| In the remote eastern corner of Botswana, at | | | | Africa, unchanged since the days of early visitors |
| the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe rivers, | | | | such as Kipling, Selous and artist/explorer Sir |
| lies an area known historically as the Tuli enclave - | | | | Thomas Baines. Historic and archeological sites |
| a diverse wilderness of savannah, riverine forests, | | | | abound; notable are the Motloutse Ruins and the |
| marshland, open plains and sandstone outcrops. | | | | Pitsani Koppie sites. |
| The reserve name is derived from the | | | | The excitement of Mashatu has not changed |
| magnificent Mashatu trees, which are prevalent | | | | over time. It is still home to large herds of |
| throughout this immense tract of privately owned | | | | elephant, prides of lion and cheetah. Along the |
| land. Mashatu is also the home to no less than | | | | river courses, huge Mashatu trees provide shade |
| seven of Africa's giants: the African elephant, the | | | | for eland, impala, wildebeest, giraffe and zebra, |
| lion, the giraffe, the baobab tree, the eland, the | | | | whilst at night, the bat eared fox, African wild cat |
| ostrich, and the kori bustard. It is fitting therefore, | | | | and the magnificent leopard search for prey. |
| that some 75,000 acres/30,000 hectares of | | | | Some 350 species of birds may be seen. Mashatu |
| pristine game land be set aside for these unique, | | | | Game Reserve proudly provides a refuge for the |
| prodigious features of this exhilarating continent. | | | | largest single population of elephant on |
| It's here that you will experience a unique and | | | | privately-owned land in Africa. Known as the relic |
| spectacular safari experience - and many would | | | | herds of Shashe, these elephants are the last |
| argue that you have not lived until you have | | | | living testament to the great herds that once |
| cycled in the Land of the Giants! | | | | populated the meandering Limpopo valley. Today |
| Head out early morning and late afternoon - push | | | | the population on Mashatu Game Reserve alone, is |
| yourself to your physical limits on ancient | | | | estimated to number in excess of 700. |
| elephant-trodden pathways, over rough gravel, | | | | The wildlife experience at Mashatu is personalized. |
| and through cool streams of water. In a land as | | | | Dedicated and experienced Tswana rangers and |
| diverse as Mashatu, you are guaranteed new | | | | trackers are keen to show you their world. The |
| mediums and trails around every corner. The | | | | Cycle Teams set out at dawn and again at dusk |
| panoramic vistas are enhanced ten-fold as your | | | | in search of the diverse variety of fauna and flora |
| adrenalin courses through your veins. | | | | which abound throughout the reserve. |
| Your safety is secured in the hands of the armed | | | | The richness of the Mashatu experience has been |
| rangers who head-and-tail the team of cyclists - | | | | considerably enhanced with the continuous |
| and who remain in radio contact with a support | | | | development of new adventure activities, like the |
| vehicle which travels a close distance behind (and | | | | unique Cycle Safari. The bush may now be |
| out of earshot of) the cyclists at all times. | | | | enjoyed from the added vantage points of |
| Mashatu Game Reserve, an area of history and | | | | mountain bike and on foot. |
| legend, offers some of the most exciting game | | | | Whether you visit Mashatu for the excitement of |
| viewing in Africa. It is a place of exceptional | | | | the big game viewing, the relaxation of unspoilt |
| beauty where one can explore the rugged, | | | | Africa, the adrenalin of adventure in the wild or to |
| unspoiled African landscapes guided by | | | | simply experience a pace of life that beats to the |
| experienced rangers and trackers. In addition to | | | | rhythm of a different drum - your Safari |
| the game experience, Mashatu offers a view of | | | | Expedition will change your life! |