Mashatu Private Game Reserve

Where the borders of Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa meet, exists one of the brightest stars in Botswana’s tourism universe, Mashatu Game Reserve. Mashatu is part of a greater, unpopulated wildlife area situated in eastern Botswana. Located at the confluence of the mighty Limpopo and Shashe Rivers, this expanse of pristine wilderness, is guardian to the largest herds of Elephant on privately owned land in Africa. It is here that a vast geological treasure chest opens to a diverse landscape of undulating mopane veld, wide open plains, craggy sandstone hills and boundless azure skies. This ancient, unspoiled land, studded with Baobab trees, is the perfect setting for an exciting wildlife adventure or safari. The name, Mashatu, ‘Land of Giants’ ® originated from the locally revered Mashatu tree and the magnificent giants that roam this prodigious land. As the largest private game reserve in Botswana, at 29 000 ha (72 000 acres) and one of the largest in southern Africa, Mashatu is an appropriate setting for the world’s largest land mammal, the Elephant, the world’s tallest mammal, the Giraffe and king of the beasts, the Lion. In addition to these renowned mammals, some of the fascinating Mashatu giants include the world’s largest antelope, the Eland, the world’s largest bird, the Ostrich, the world’s heaviest flying bird, the Kori Bustard and iconic, ancient Baobab trees. Mashatu emulates Botswana’s objective at low impact tourism, ensuring a sense of exclusivity and privilege for those fortunate enough to visit this distinct part of southern Africa. It is the authentic, wild Africa one dreams of; a medley of landscapes, wildlife, adventure and adrenaline.