Mashatu Game Reserve: Land of Giants
Discover Botswana's 'Land of Giants': a diverse wildlife haven with dramatic landscapes, conservation efforts, and thrilling safari adventures.
Mashatu Game Reserve, also known as the 'Land of Giants,' is a 42,000-hectare private reserve in Botswana's Northern Tuli Game Reserve. It's home to massive herds of elephants, diverse wildlife, and dramatic landscapes. Sharing unfenced borders with South Africa and Zimbabwe, animals roam freely across this protected area.
A brief summary to Mashatu Game Reserve
- Pont Drift, BW
- +27317613440
- Visit website
- Monday 8 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 8 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 8 am-5 pm
- Thursday 8 am-5 pm
- Friday 8 am-5 pm
- Saturday 8 am-5 pm
- Sunday 8 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Pack layers, as temperatures can fluctuate significantly, especially during the winter months (April-August) when nights can be chilly.
- Bring binoculars to enhance your wildlife viewing and birdwatching experience.
- Consider booking activities in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability for game drives, horseback safaris, and photographic hides.
- A valid passport is required, and it's advisable to check visa requirements based on your nationality before traveling.
- If driving from South Africa, be aware of the Pont Drift border post's operating hours and the possibility of crossing the Limpopo River via cable car during flood conditions.
Getting There
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Road
To reach Mashatu Game Reserve by road from Johannesburg, South Africa, allow approximately 6.5 hours of driving time. The route leads to the Pont Drift border post, where you'll cross the Limpopo River into Botswana. If the river is not in flood, you can drive across; otherwise, a cable car provides transport. After clearing customs and immigration, a Mashatu guide will meet you and drive you to your accommodation within the reserve. Keep in mind that the Pont Drift border post typically operates from 8 AM to 4 PM. Cable car fees are included in the transfer costs.
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Air
For a quicker arrival, consider flying directly to Limpopo Valley Airfield (LVA), Mashatu's private airport. Mashatu Connect offers scheduled charter flights from Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg. Upon arrival at LVA, a Mashatu guide will transfer you to your chosen camp within the reserve. Flight times are approximately one hour from Johannesburg. Contact Mashatu Connect for current flight schedules and pricing.
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