14 luxury suites lie along the camp’s perimeter and are designed to allow absolute privacy and a communion with the bush and its inhabitants. Watch elephants splashing at the waterhole, listen to the lyrical melody of the woodlands kingfisher on a branch overhead, smell the grassy scent of the bushveld, touch the bark of an ancient tree and inhale a breath of air so pure, it’s intoxicating.

Each of the air-conditioned suites at Mashatu Lodge is tastefully decorated and includes impressive black and white prints of Africa’s most beautiful animals. A double bed and an extra-large single bed, together with a seating area that includes a single day bed, comfortably accommodates families. The ample en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower facilities and a separate W.C. complete the well-appointed suites.

This is the ideal camp for the family traveler. A large swimming pool is a focal point where Mashatu Lodge visitors cool down and relax between game activities. The Discovery Room is the portal through which curious visitors get a glimpse of another world – one that existed long before the appearance of man. The animal specimens and relics will fascinate and educate visitors of all ages.

Meals are a sumptuous celebration of traditional African Cuisine – flavoursome, but lacking in ostentation. Fresh fruits, vegetables, home-made breads and pies, succulent meat dishes and delicious desserts will appeal to a guest who appreciates home cooking at its best.

For a touch of retail therapy, the fully stocked curio shop showcases a variety of African crafts, clothing and jewellery. Fear not – if you run out of sunscreen or your battery runs flat, you can replace these too.

A 30 minute vehicle transfer from Mashatu Lodge is a refuge that is very different. The Mashatu Tent Camp is almost one with the environment; blink and you might miss it! This tented camp is the leisure choice for the guest who seeks the ultimate one-on-one bush experience and who prefers a more intimate environment (and no children under the age of 12).

Eight completely private tents are tucked under the branches of enormous trees, accessible via meandering pathways. The tents themselves are spacious, comfortable and large enough that adults need not duck to move around in. Each is mounted on a concrete platform and has its own private outdoor en-suite facilities, including W.C. and shower.

Instant camaraderie is the norm at this unique camp. Meal times are shared without pomp and ceremony, either in the open-air thatched gazebo, or in the boma (enclosure) overlooking the floodlit, well-populated waterhole. The camp’s plunge pool invites guests to cool off and escape the relentless heat typical of the summer months.

The sturdy and shaded hide also overlooks the waterhole, and here bush enthusiasts can sit quietly and witness animals going about their day, completely unaware that they are being watched. It is humbling indeed to be an observer, to be part of the perfect, natural world.

Within a unique wildlife area in Botswana, host to some of the finest predator viewing on the continent, this new eco-camp is set to leave a lasting impression. Mashatu Euphorbia Villas is the new flagship camp of the Northern Tuli Game Reserve and is situated in the privately owned, Mashatu Game Reserve. This breath-taking hideaway is tucked away within a euphorbia forest, high up on a cliff face, which opens to reveal exquisite vistas overlooking the Majale River and endless, rolling plains below.

Mashatu Euphorbia Villas is an intimate composition of 8 “green” villas, combining luxury with conservation and sustainability. With 92% rain-free days per annum at Mashatu, solar energy is utilised, along with state-of-the-art water treatment and recycling systems, creating a refuge, run on renewable and non-invasive resources

A world-class eco-camp which combines luxury with conservation and sustainability.

Experience the famously warm ‘Mashatu welcome’ to your personal villa, with a design based on the local Mopane tree’s pod. The curves and shape of the villas are inspired by the Mopane, being the predominant food source for many animals, during the dry months of the year. The villas exude an earthy glamour, boasting solar-heated, private plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, a primary WC and second ‘loo with a view,’ all while giving guests that feeling of the ultimate retreat.

Savour the essence of exclusivity, with only 4 guests per safari vehicle, as one explores the 29000-hectare Land of the Giants, returning to camp at the end of the day to enjoy a drink around the fire or in the “nest” on the cliff edge.

A dramatic dining experience is created, as guests sit in a boma of Euphorbias lit from below, out on one of the viewing decks, or in the privacy of their own villa. With a maximum of 16 guests, exclusivity and intimacy is ensured, where engaging and attentive staff are on hand to make this a safari of a lifetime.

Mashatu Euphorbia Villas is the perfect place to add adventure to a safari, by mountain biking, walking, horseback riding or enjoying the renowned underground photographic hide, while returning each evening to an aura of natural elegance and comfort.

Mashatu Euphorbia Villas will begin welcoming guests from June 2020, but reservations are now open.

Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu is an exciting new addition to the Mashatu portfolio, set on the bank of the mighty Limpopo River, with beautiful rolling lawns surrounded by sandstone outcrops. This 4-star camp has a swimming pool tucked away against the giant rocks, a star gazing deck, a hide and walking trail within the lodge grounds, as well as its own vegetable garden which supplies the kitchen.

Eight luxury tented suites are spacious, airy and elevated. They present themselves as draped canvas walls and roofs over timber frames. Large wrap-around decks provide a relaxing outdoor space with views over the Tuli and surrounding bush. The interiors are a modern interpretation of the classic ‘out of Africa’ décor, with a flowing open plan design. All suites feature an island bed, lounge area, freestanding bath, large separate shower, double basin vanity area, separate W.C. and ample storage space.

A highlight at Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu is the experience of the “moving tables” – dinner and brunch in a different location for each meal. On a 2-night stay guests would experience a bush brunch or dinner, as well as private dining set up in surprise spots around the camp, or on their own patios (private dining on request). The extensive lodge gardens and grounds include a large swimming pool, waterhole, hide and walking trail. Additional activities offered exclusively at Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu are after dinner night drives, and cultural experiences / village tours (a full day’s activity).