Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
Mashatu Lodge
Remote luxury on a Limpopo tributary
On the eastern fringes of the Kalahari Desert, Mashatu Lodge is a literal oasis among the undulating and seemingly endless plains of the wild, a draw to wildlife from miles around. 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.
14 luxury suites lie along the camp’s perimeter and are designed to allow absolute privacy and a connection with the bush and its inhabitants. Each is tastefully decorated and feature a en suite bathrooms, a double bed and an extra-large single bed, together with a seating area that includes a single day bed, comfortably accommodating families with younger children.
A large swimming pool is a focal point where guests cool down and relax between game activities. Meals are a sumptuous celebration of traditional African cuisine, with fresh fruits, vegetables, home-made breads and pies, succulent meat dishes and delicious desserts that are home cooking at its best.
Being a private reserve, activities are extremely varied, including vehicle safari, walking safari, hiking, mountain biking, horse-back safari and night vehicle safari.
Highlights
Day and night game drives included
Adventure activities available at additional local cost:
Horse-back safari, Waking safaris, Mountain biking
Adventure activities cannot be guaranteed unless pre-booked prior to arrival
14 air conditioned suites
Swimming pool
Photographic hide
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Places to combine Mashatu Lodge with
Namibia
Anderssons at Ongava offers an unforgettable Namibian safari experience imbued with Afro-Mediterranean elegance. This extraordinary lodge invites you to explore nature with unparalleled comfort and style. From the moment sunlight filters through the mopane bush, awakening the landscape, Anderssons promises a seamless blend of relaxation and adventure.
The lodge’s nine suites serve as a harmonious extension of the surrounding environment. Constructed with natural stone and warm wood elements, each suite is a sanctuary of tranquility, featuring climate-controlled interiors and expansive glass frontages that frame the wilderness. Step onto your private viewing deck, where a sweeping 180-degree panorama immerses you in the sights and sounds of Ongava Game Reserve. Wildlife viewing becomes a part of your daily routine as the animals roam freely here, often within view of your suite.
Central to the lodge is a bar and relaxation area that seamlessly integrates with the landscape, overlooking a vibrant waterhole. Here, you can gather in convivial surroundings, sipping cocktails while observing wildlife. Nearby, the Ongava Research Centre invites you to delve into the cutting-edge efforts that drive conservation and expands understanding of African ecology.
Begin a day here with an early morning game drive in an open 4×4 vehicle. For a different perspective, venture into the underground photographic hide, where you can capture intimate moments of wildlife at eye level. Back at the lodge, the infinity-edge pool is a serene oasis that is perfect for cooling off under the African sun. Relax in the library, taking in the tranquil ambiance and panoramic waterhole views.
Tanzania
Rubondo Island lies in the tranquil southwest corner of Lake Victoria in Tanzania and is enveloped in lush subtropical rainforest. The island is a protected sanctuary, teeming with endangered chimpanzees and a wealth of other wildlife.
The camp features eight secluded cottages that sit at the edge of the forest, each crafted from traditional materials to harmonise with the island’s natural beauty. A spacious family unit provides an ideal retreat for larger groups, while every cottage offers a private veranda overlooking the lake.
Wake up to the gentle sounds of the forest: the rustle of leaves, the distant call of a fish eagle and the occasional splash of water as hippos stir in the lake’s shallows. Here sitatunga antelope move silently through the papyrus swamps, bushbuck graze at the forest edges and forest elephants forge trails through dense greenery.
Your mornings might begin with the aroma of fresh coffee, enjoyed as the lake shimmers under the soft morning light. From here you can embark on a variety of adventures. Days on Rubondo Island invite a range of immersive adventures. Trek through the forest in search of chimpanzees, traverse the lake on a boating safari or set off on a guided game drive.
