On Mashatu Game Reserve, part of the Tuli block which is in eastern Botswana and borders South Africa and the Limpopo River.
Mashatu is a huge private game reserve, which is part of the Tuli block, a ‘big game’ area, known as the ‘Land of Giants’ for its large population of elephant as well as eland, lion, ostrich, enormous Kori Bustard and massive Baobab trees. Its varied terrain ranges from belts of thick thorn scrub and tall mashatu and fever trees lining the Limpopo River, to vast dusty plains, rocky ‘kopjes’ and sandstone outcrops. It has quite a feeling of history too, with evidence of pioneering explorers such as Cecil Rhodes of the Anglo Boer war, and traces of ancient settlements dating back 1500 years. Nights on safari are in 3 camp locations, all different in style – a traditional tented safari camp, a ‘tree house’ style camp raised on stilts amongst the trees and an ancient ‘kgotla’ enclosure where, protected from game, you sleep in cozy camping pods.
Tuli Safaris are for strong intermediate riders and above, who are confident to ride in an unfenced area with ‘big’ (and potentially dangerous) game. They follow a route through the Mashatu Reserve, with nights in 3 different camps, all comfortable but also with an adventurous feel.
Another way to explore this area is on an African Explorer Safari which combines a few nights at a camp in South Africa with a few nights on Mashatu. This is our top choice for a ‘first’ camping safari or for anyone needing to build confidence (for further information see Southern Africa – African Explorer Safari with Horizon Horseback). Strong child riders of 12yrs or over are accepted.
On certain dates, non-riding partners can cycle at Horizon Mashatu rather than ride a horse. Cycle Mashatu safaris use the same camps and run alongside horse safaris, but with game viewing by mountain bike not a horse. Ask us for more details. Unfortunately Reserve restrictions mean no accompanying non-riders unless joining a set cycling programme.
These safaris tick many boxes on a horse safari wishlist! Quality horses, the thrill of riding with ‘big’ game, the variety and feeling of adventure using 3 different camps, which are comfortable but also give an exciting and authentic bush experience – a true escape from the everyday. Hospitality is generous and Mashatu is relatively little visited so you feel you are exploring somewhere offtrack. Safaris are great value too!
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