Mashatu Tent Camp

Mashatu Tent Camp

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North Eastern Tuli Block, Botswana

EcoRating :

Stars : 4

Capacity : 16

Price : R3735

Full Description

Nestled in the remote northern area of the reserve lies Mashatu Tent Camp. Mashatu "land of the Giants" is the largest private game reserve in Southern Africa, featuring seven of Africa`s iconic giants: including elephant and lion. One of the most exciting, diverse aand unexplored regions in Southern Africa. Mashatu is a well-spring for wildlife, archaeology and adventure. Based at the confluence of Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, Mashatu offers a distinctive view of Africa,complemented with its unique adventure activities.

This idyllic getaway provides accommodation in the form of eight twin tents. Although rustic in character every facility is provided. The tents are insect-proofed, have comfortable beds and each has an en-suite shower and W.C. facility. There is an open sided thatch deck where meals are served and a traditional boma for intimate camp­fire dinners. This camp also contains a very welcome plunge pool. Your total comfort is the priority of your hosts. While on game drives, you will be taken care of by your ranger and on your return, the camp staff will gladly attend to your every need.

Mashatu Adventures: (costs available on request)

• Limpopo Valley Horse Safaris
• Cycling Safaris , morning and afternoon
• Walking Safaris,morning and afternoon
• Mashatu Research
• Ivory or Archaeology Drive
• Predator Afternoon Drive
• Cable Car Crossing (If Limpopo River is flowing)

Mashatu Tented Camp Amenities:

• En-suite shower facilities.
• Insect proof screening in the tents.Insect repellent supplied in all tents and on all vehicles.
• Purified water.
• Filtered plunge pool.
• Lala-Palm enclosed boma where dinner is held under the stars.
• Fans in the tents.
• Limited solar power.
• Hide overlooking a floodlit waterhole.

ECO TOURISM EFFORTS

Research and Conservation Projects at Mashatu Game Reserve.

A research program which incorporates scientists into the operation to study aspects important to the protection and conservation of the area in a on going active which will change from time to time as researchers complete their different studies.

The following projects are currently active at Mashatu:

1. Central Limpopo Valley Elephant Research Project
2. Mashatu Predator Research Program
3. Limpopo / Shashe Trans Frontier Conservation Area (TFCA)
4. Mashatu Archaeological and Historical Sites
5. Arachnid Project
6. Botswana Cheetah Conservation Program

Mashatu now offers Ivory and Predator Drives to guests staying at Mashatu Main and Tent Camp, allowing guests the opportunity to have a hands-on experience in wildlife research, and gain in depth knowledge of the animals under study. As these project are a concession to the researchers enabling them to fund their studies, an extra fee is charged to participate.

 

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Activities and Facilities

• Bar
• Curio Shop
• En-suite Bathroom
• Mosquito Screening
• Fans
• Viewing Deck
• Pool
• Qualified Guides
• Boma Dinners
• Mountain Biking
• Horse Riding
• Birding
• Night Drives
• Game Walks
• Game Drive

NOTE : Some of the activities and facilities are not covered by the rate quoted and may be surchargeable.

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Rates

2011:

Rate per person sharing is USD $285 @ R2280 pps

2012:

Rate per person sharing is USD300 @ R3735

Single Supplements for single occupied rooms available on request. Children under 12 years are not permitted.

 The Rate Include:

• En suite accommodation
• All meals and snacks
• Game Drives in open four wheel drive safari vehicle conducted by experiences rangers and trackers
• Game Walks
• Transfers to and from the Limpopo Valley Airfield and the Pont Drift Border Post at scheduled times

The Rate Exclude:

• Purchases of a Personal Nature
• Communication Costs
• Laundry
• Transfers to and from Limpopo Valley Airfield and Pont Drift Border outside specified times
• Entrance Fees 
• Adventure Activities
• Purchases of Personal Nature

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