For those seeking a rustic and intimate safari experience, the Night Under the Stars invites you to walk to your fly camp/star bed, where uniquely designed and positioned tents blend seamlessly with Mashatu’s wilderness. It’s an experience that enables you to become one with the land — listening to the distant calls of hyenas, enjoying fireside chats with fellow nature lovers, and gazing up at a sky full of stars from the comfort of your tent.

This additional activity is offered year-round for a maximum of six guests. Children under 12 are not permitted; those aged 12–18 must be accompanied by a parent. The experience is available to guests staying at our commercial lodges and Kolokolo Safari Home (excludes Shalimpo Safari Home).

Serokolo Spa, proudly founded and operated by Mashatu’s first female concessionaire, is a sanctuary of wellness in the heart of the African bush. Run by local Motswana women, the spa offers treatments that draw on indigenous, healing ingredients, providing an authentic and restorative experience amidst serene natural surroundings.

Guests can enjoy spa treatments at Mashatu Lodge (Mashatu Spa House) and Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu (Tuli Spa House). Private villa treatments are available for guests at Euphorbia Mashatu, with serene veranda setups overlooking private wilderness views. Guests staying at Mashatu Tent Camp or Kolokolo Safari Home are transferred to either Mashatu Lodge or Tuli Safari Lodge for their spa experience. (Serokolo Spa is not available for Shalimpo Safari Home guests).

Horizon Horseback Mashatu is celebrated for having some of the finest schooled horses on the African continent, offering riders an unparalleled connection with the wilderness. A horseback safari at Mashatu delivers unforgettable memories, bringing you closer to Africa’s wildlife from a perspective few ever experience.

Available to guests at Euphorbia Mashatu, Mashatu Lodge, Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu, and Kolokolo Safari Home, rides are offered in the morning or afternoon, traversing natural ditches, leaping over logs, and following open plains where elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and elusive big cats roam.

For those seeking a new perspective of the African wilderness, Mashatu offers an exhilarating mountain bike safari — a unique opportunity for adventure travellers to explore the land on two wheels. Available to guests staying at Euphorbia Mashatu, Mashatu Lodge, Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu, Mashatu Tent Camp, and Kolokolo Safari Home, these guided rides take place in the soft light of early morning or late afternoon, when the bush is at its most alive.

Accompanied by our experienced rangers, you’ll follow ancient elephant paths and winding trails through Mashatu’s vast landscapes — pedalling in the tracks of the giants themselves. Every ride is tailored to the fitness and pace of the group, ensuring both adventure and relaxation.

Night Drives at Mashatu allow guests to explore the bush after dark in the company of experienced rangers. Departing after dinner, you venture on a drive to witness the nocturnal wildlife that emerges when the sun sets — from stealthy predators to small, fascinating creatures that thrive under the cover of night. As the bush comes alive, it’s also the perfect time to marvel up at the African night sky, witnessing galaxies and shooting stars that majority don’t experience in cities nowadays. The sky tells a story, as the land and wildlife does, and our rangers share their knowledge, weaving wisdom of both the wildlife and night sky.

Minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 guests for a personal experience.

Mashatu offers guests the chance to connect with the local culture through immersive Cultural Village Tours. Journey into the villages that surround the reserve, where skilled artisans craft traditional African items such as intricately woven baskets. Explore nearby ancient rock paintings and relics, gaining insight into the region’s rich heritage and timeless traditions. Each tour is transformative, providing a deeper understanding of the local way of life while offering meaningful impact — 50% of proceeds are directed to the community, supporting initiatives that sustain culture and livelihoods.

Adding a Cultural Village Tour to your stay allows you to experience Mashatu beyond its wildlife — offering connection, learning, and purpose in a way that enriches guests and community alike.

Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as “the world’s most intrepid sleepover”, the Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide offers a front-row seat to Africa’s wild theatre – witnessing starlit African skies and nocturnal wildlife from dusk to dawn. The waterhole is 2m from the photographing window. A new experience for photography enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike- built with innovative lighting to sure you always get a great photo.

A bucket-list experience for anyone visiting Mashatu, the Matebole Hide offers something truly extraordinary — a perspective of wildlife that’s almost impossible to put into words.

From this sunken, underground hide, you sit eye level with a waterhole, where elephants, predators, antelope, and countless bird species gather to drink just metres away — an experience that feels almost cinematic in its intimacy.

An award-winning hide as photographers shots taken at the hide have gone on to win international claim and awards.

At Mashatu, guests have the rare opportunity to substitute one of their daily game drives for a guided safari walk — a chance to experience the wilderness from a different perspective on foot.

Accompanied by our experienced rangers, you’ll move quietly through the bush, learning about the delicate web of life that sustains this remarkable ecosystem. From the spoor of a leopard to the intricate patterns of an insect or the scent of a wild herb – each corner will reveal something enlightening.

Guests at Mashatu enjoy two exceptional game drives daily — one in the early morning and one in the late afternoon. Mashatu game drives are highly exclusive, aligning with our responsible-tourism ethos, with max 6 guests per vehicle and no more than three vehicles per sighting (limited to 4 guests per vehicle when staying at Euphorbia Mashatu).

Begin your day with freshly brewed coffee and homemade bakes as the sun rises, and later, marvel at the sunset whilst enjoying refreshing sundowners and authentic African snacks.