Located in the northern province of Limpopo, the Soutpansberg, meaning ‘Salt Pan Mountain’ is South Africa’s most northern mountain range, which forms part of the UNESCO-designated Vhembe Biosphere Reserve. Known as the gateway to the neighbouring countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, the spectacular Soutpansberg mountain range stretches from east to west covering over 130 kilometres. These mountains boast a rich cultural heritage, diverse fauna and flora, and unspoilt wilderness featuring rugged peaks rising from the baobab-dotted plains. Take a guided tour to a nearby Venda village, explore the sacred valleys and lakes, and discover the ancient historical rock art of this beautiful area.
A hidden gem situated in Botswana, Mashatu is an award-winning game reserve spanning 42,000 hectares (103,000 acres) of privately owned, unfenced land in the conserved wilderness area known as the Northern Tuli Game Reserve.
Nestled in the remote eastern corner of Botswana, where the borders of Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe meet - Mashatu boasts a diverse landscape of wide plains, lush riverbeds, mopane woodland, sandstone ridges and ancient trees (especially baobabs).
Known as the “Land of the Giants” - largest population of elephant herds on a private game reserve in Southern Africa, and home to seven of Africa's giants (African elephant, lion, giraffe, baobab tree, eland, ostrich, and kori bustard).
Increasingly known as the "Land of the Leopards" for unrivalled big cat and predator sightings.
Our camps include Euphorbia Mashatu, Kolokolo Safari Home, Mashatu Lodge, Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu, Mashatu Tent Camp and Shalimpo Safari Camp; offer immersive, eco-friendly stays with the warmest Botswana hospitality.
All lodges offer all-inclusive stays with two daily daily game drives and the option to substitute one game drive for a guided safari walk. A pristine destination shaped by the Lansdown family’s enduring commitment to conservation, authenticity and sustainable travel.
Situated in the northernmost reaches of South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park, the Makuleke Contractual Park is a rich and diverse ecological region known for its exceptional wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Often referred to as the Pafuri Triangle, the area takes its name from the wedge-shaped tract of land formed by the confluence of the Limpopo and Luvuvhu rivers at the historic Crook’s Corner. Covering approximately 26,500 hectares of remote and unspoilt wilderness, the park encompasses riverine forests, floodplains, baobab-studded landscapes, and open woodlands. Its unique location creates a natural wildlife corridor that attracts an extraordinary variety of animals. Visitors may encounter large herds of elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, rhinoceros, and numerous antelope species. The region is also a premier birdwatching destination, with more than 350 recorded bird species.
