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Mashatu Tented Camp

Mashatu luxury lodge in the Tuli Block, Botswana

Description

Mashatu Game Reserve is located in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve of Botswana bordering South Africa. It is the embodiment of all that defines Africa. Space so open and vast, taking it all in is almost too much; an array of wildlife from the gigantic to the miniscule; majestic skies open to the universe and unfettered by smog; a quiet so loud it thrums with life; and unexpected adventure beyond the game drive with horse-back safaris, cycling safaris and walks in the wild. Experience the lives of Africa's big cats, as well as on of the world's largest mammals - the elephant - through the mesmerizing Mashatu Research Programme.

Mashatu’s camps are an expression of the warm hospitality of Africa’s people. Relaxation is key, regardless of whether your choice is the luxury of Mashatu Main Camp, or the rustic appeal of Mashatu Tent Camp.

Safari vehicles meander into the bush twice a day, bringing visitors into close contact with an Africa that is largely known only in wildlife documentaries and glossy books. But this Africa is real, and distinctly tangible through all six senses.

Mashatu Game Reserve is a place to connect you to the essence of what life is meant to be. Uncomplicated, bold, and beautiful.

The Mashatu Tent Camp is almost one with the environment – just blink and you might miss it! This is the leisure choice for the guest who seeks the ultimate one-on-one bush experience, or who prefers a more intimate environment with never more than 14 companions (and no children under 12 years of age).

8 completely private comfortable tents are tucked under the branches of enormous trees, accessible via meandering pathways. The tents are themselves spacious and comfortable (enabling adults to stand upright). Each unit is mounted on a concrete platform, and has its own private outdoor en-suite facilities (including W.C and shower). Have you ever showered under the stars?

Instant camaraderie is a by-product of this characteristic camp. Meal-times are shared without pomp and ceremony, either in the open-air thatched gazebo, or in the boma overlooking a floodlit and popular waterhole. A plunge pool provides a refreshing break from the unrelenting sunshine typical of the summer months.

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AT MASHATU MAIN CAMP

With this program we intend to entertain children, but at the same time to educate them about the bush and the wildlife we share our lives with. Children will always be under the supervision of a responsible manager and/ or ranger while on the program, whether within the confines of the camp, or out in the bush.

Leading the programme is Mpho Manthe, together with the team of Mashatu rangers. After a year of experience at Disney World (USA), Mpho has a rich knowledge of children’s entertainment – many of the games designed for this programme found their origin at Disney.

The program is geared towards children aged 12 years and under. Activities will depend on the time of the year, and the number of days the children are with us in camp.

Research volunteers will also lend assistance to the children’s program, subject to availability..

A Mashatu backpack including an interactive check-list, bird colouring book, coloured pencils & sharpener, compass & thermometer and water are given to each child between the ages of 4 and 12.

Children @ Mashatu

Animal Trivia

Children each get a poster of a particular animal. After reading the facts pertaining to that animal while viewing corresponding pictures – children then explain the specifics of their subject to the rest of the group. A great means of interaction facilitating relationship building, great fun and general knowledge.

Who Am I?

Each child get’s a turn. A poster with one of the animals in the group poster is placed on the child’s back. S/he then asks “yes/no” questions to find out what animal it is …. “Do I have horns? Do I have scales? etc.”

Game Walk

A short walk is conducted around the bustling Main Camp area. This is ideal for kids to learn more about the different rocks, trees, birds and nests in the wild. Children will also be taught how to track animals and identify the different spoor and droppings in the bush. Children will be escorted by an armed ranger.

Wildlife Movies

For those children not eating with their parents in the boma, a delicious children’s meal is prepared. After dinner a video will be screened in the recreation centre

Crocodile Feeding

After brunch kids have the opportunity to watch the crocodiles being fed by one of the Mashatu managers/rangers (parents are also welcome to join!).. A short (and entertaining) discussion on crocodile ecology and behaviour accompanies feeding time.

Interactive “animal-building” exercise

Kids will visit the Discovery Room where the skulls of different animals are displayed. By studying the different skulls, they will learn the differences between carnivores and herbivores. By looking at the different bones in the body of an animal, participants are encouraged to try to build their own animal. In the process participants we will learn how an animal fits together, and what the function of all the bones in an animal’s body are.

Cultural Experience

Botswana has a very rich cultural history. In this activity, we aim to teach children more about the current local inhabitants of the country and area, as well as the ancient cultures that existed thousands of years back. Children will learn to make stone tools, ostrich and giant land snail beads and clay figurines from termite mound clay.

This is a great play session …. be prepared to get dirty!

Pool Games

There is no better way of getting clean than in a pool. Children will be entertained in the pool with a variety of pool games (including Hippo Polo) under the diligent supervision of one of the camp managers.

Electronic Animal Tracking

Research is a vital part of any reserve and Mashatu currently has three major active research programs. Radio tracking forms part of these research projects. In this session we will expose children to the general field of research, and teach them how to track animals with the telemetry equipment.

To begin, a short introductory explanation on why and how animals are tracked is delivered in the Discovery Room. Following this, participants set out to find a radio-collared toy hidden somewhere in the camp (hint … it might even be just outside of the camp). The children will be able to listen to the beeping sounds of the transmitter, and to follow their own instincts on where to go.

Mashatu Game Reserve is able to tailor corporate and incentive programmes for groups of up to 44 people (sharing).

Additional activities may be designed in accordance with the dynamics of the group. Mashatu's adventure programme has proven to be a great motivator, immense fun and undeniably memorable for participants.

Another fantastic experience for smaller groups is a sleep out under the stars in the Kgotla (traditional boma enclosure) on the private reserve. While this is the ultimate bush-encounter, participants are still treated to the creature comforts of flushing toilets and hot running water.

For groups taking exclusive use of Mashatu's camp/s, a surprise bush dinner may be arranged where participants arrive at a secret location during their drive to find twinkling lantern lights, individually set tables, a sumptuous bush barbeque, and an evening of companionship under the stars.

MASHATU'S ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

Brave an adventure safari that strays from the traditional safari experience: go bushwhacking on foot, gallop through verdant Mopane plains on horseback or confront Mashatu’s unforgiving terrain on a mountain bike.

Guests may delve even deeper into this exceptional land with one of Mashatu's specialist adventure research activities.

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Facilities

Mashatu Main Camp offers a fully air-conditioned conference room, with seating for up to 48 delegates “Boardroom Style” and includes: VCR and TV monitors, overhead projectors, slide projectors, screens, flip charts and white boards. No additional charge is levied for the use of the conference room.

Special offers

RSA citizen
We are only able to offer ZA Rand rates to SA Residents with proof of residency required to qualify for the special rate. Mashatu Main Camp Single per night: ZAR3150.00 Per person per night: ZAR2100.00 Mashatu Tent Camp Single per night: ZAR2250.00 Per person per night: ZAR1500.00 Includes Air-conditioned (except Tent Camp), en-suite accommodation, all meals and snacks, game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by experienced rangers and trackers, nature walks, conference facilities (at Mashatu Main Camp), transfers to and from the Limpopo Valley Airfield and the Pont Drift Border Post at scheduled times. Excludes Items of a personal nature such as bar purchases, communication costs, laundry and airport transfers to and from the Limpopo Valley Airfield and the Pont Drift Border Post outside of specified times, any applicable airport taxes, entrance fees, adventure activities, and cable car transfers across the Limpopo River.

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