Name: Luxury Botswana Safari Tour
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: 8-day-botswana-premier-safari-collection
Price: 5790 USD
Availability: InStock

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Mashatu Game Reserve comprises 31,000 hectares (76600 acres) of privately owned land in the conserved wilderness area known as the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. The reserve lies in the eastern extremity of Botswana where the great Limpopo and Shashe Rivers converge. This exceptionally diverse landscape includes wide open plains, grassland, riverine forests, rocky hills, marshland and majestic sandstone ridges.

The reserve offers amazing photographic safaris, especially with their hide by the water-hole. They have 3 of the Big Five, namely the leopard, the lion and the elephant which are complimented by some lesser well-known, but interesting, species, including the aardwolf (or “earth wolf”), the bat-eared fox, the African wildcat, the honey badger, the spotted hyena and the black-backed jackal.

Your 5-Day Itinerary

Outside porch seating | Photo credit: Mashatu Lodge

Inside couch seating | Photo credit: Mashatu Lodge

Bedroom interior | Photo credit: Mashatu Lodge

Walkway through bush, showcasing how safe Botswana is

Snacks and drinks table | Photo credit: Mashatu Lodge

Seating area with sunset | Photo credit: Mashatu Lodge

Leopard being observed on a safari | Photo credit: Mashatu Lodge

Cycling safari | Photo credit: Mashatu Lodge

You arrive at OR Tambo airport and are met by the representative for the road transfer to the lodge - this is about 6.5 hours drive. You will be driven to the border post at Pont Drift, where you meet with the Mashatu safari guide who will take over and transfer you to the lodge. The border crossing includes a "cable car" transfer across the Limpopo River, the adventure will start right there!

* Alternatively you can fly to the lodge, contact us for the supplement.

Arrive at Mashatu Lodge and relax before dinner and night. The lodge is situated on the eastern fringes of the Kalahari Desert and water is its most precious resource. The lodge is in close proximity to water, and in thickets of vegetation, which forms an enclave populated by birds and animals. 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.

Mashatu Lodge

The 4 nights stay at Mashatu includes your meals, selected beverages, and 2 game drives per day (option of a guided walk). Chat to us as per your preferences and we can add optional activities such as horse riding, cycling, full day walking safari for example.

At 720 square kilometres, the Northern Tuli Game Reserve is an extensive conservation area that encompasses the extreme southeast corner of Botswana. It is an area of great scenic diversity, fascinating history and rich wildlife. It is the largest privately owned conservation area in Southern Africa, with the largest elephant population on private land.

The area is sometimes called 'The Land of Giants', which refers to the presence of the world's largest terrestrial mammals (elephants), the world’s tallest mammals (giraffes), the world’s largest antelopes (elands), the world’s largest birds (ostriches), the world’s heaviest flying birds (kori bustards) and the world's broadest trees (baobabs). The headline species here are undoubtedly leopards, lions and elephants.

Mashatu Lodge

Last morning in the bush and transfer to the airstrip after breakfast. The seat in charter flight is included, you will fly to Lanseria airport (in South Africa) and a road transfer to OR Tambo on time for your flight back home. Or contact us to extend your trip.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

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My wife and I have dreamed of a safari trip to Africa for years. I found Discover Africa on a Google search and was drawn to them to help us organize the trip of a lifetime. Our expectations were greatly exceeded. Matthys was excellent to work with to tailor a package of experiences that worked so well for us. He listened well to our feedback to enable him to design the entire trip to fit our interests. We were met at each location with warm and knowledgeable guides who made our travel so comfortable and relaxing. The lodges were amazing exceeded only by the game drives where we saw so many beautiful animals in their natural setting. Victoria Falls is so lovely. Meeting local people in their villages was very moving. We have memories and photos that are amazing and will last a lifetime. Thank you for working with us to design and deliver the trip of our dreams!!

Our daughter traveled with us to celebrate her graduation from university. She wishes she had something on her forehead saying ‘Ask me about my trip!’ We love sharing our experiences and photos with anyone who is willing to listen.

Thank you, Matthys, for making our dream come true!!

"An outstanding safari through Discover Africa- from the organisation and attentiveness, Thanks Vihann, to the sublime wildlife viewing and stunning sunsets this was Africa as you imagine it. Okavango is stunning and pristine form the air and the camps fabulous...."

Paul, United Kingdom · 22 Jul 2026 ·

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"We had an amazing safari experience in Botswana thanks to Chrizaan! She planned everything perfectly and was very professional, honest, and helpful throughout the entire trip. She supported us every step of the way and was always available whenever we..."

Mojgan Owliaey, Germany · 18 May 2026 ·

"My wife and I have dreamed of a safari trip to Africa for years. I found Discover Africa on a Google search and was drawn to them to help us organize the trip of a lifetime. Our expectations were greatly..."

Rick, United States · 6 Jul 2025 ·

"We found that Discover Africa was the perfect agent to use for booking our Botswana trip. The itinerary, the advice and the correspondence from beginning to end were faultless. We had the holiday of a lifetime that exceeded our expectations...."

Mr and Mrs Pellet, United Kingdom · 16 May 2025 ·

"The itinerary options developed and information provided by Matthys allowed us to design a fantastic first time safari for my family. Every detail was considered and we were very well taken care of by the Desert and Delta staff in..."

Rhona, United States · 15 Aug 2020 ·

"Megan arranged a wonderful tour of South Africa and Botswana for us. The hotels and safari lodges were first class. We especially liked the Chobe Game Lodge and the Fairlawn Boutique Hotel. The safaris were unforgettable. We viewed lots of..."

Gerry, United States · 10 Jun 2016 ·