Mashatu Game Reserve, located within Botswana's Northern Tuli Game Reserve, is a 29,000-hectare haven of biodiversity where the Limpopo and Shashe rivers converge. This expansive reserve shares unfenced borders with South Africa and Zimbabwe, creating a seamless blend of landscapes that support a rich tapestry of flora and fauna. It is renowned for its diverse topography, including riverine forests, craggy hills, sandstone ridges, and sweeping savannahs, which together form a sanctuary for iconic African wildlife, including majestic herds of elephants and a myriad of predatory species.
The reserve is also a prime destination for birdwatchers, hosting over 350 bird species, and offers unique photographic opportunities through its underground Matebole hide. Beyond its natural allure, Mashatu is home to significant paleontological and archaeological sites, featuring ancient dinosaur footprints and early human artifacts, making it a place where natural beauty and historical significance intertwine. Its unique vegetation, such as the towering baobabs and lush mashatu trees, thrives in the semi-arid climate, ensuring the reserve remains a vibrant oasis year-round for wildlife enthusiasts.
Excellent game sightings, superb accommodation at Kolakola Lodge, and looked after by an amazing team headed by Tjay. Privileged to participate in the Land of the Giants cycling event at Mashatu, highly recommended, and our cycling guide Nasa made sure we were safe and saw lots of game on our bicycles.
Philda Shathani Hobona
5
Reviewed: 2024-05-05
It was the best weekend of my life! Good food, accommodation and entertainment!
Chrizelda Viljoen
5
Reviewed: 2023-02-05
Beautiful place and saw so much wildlife, birdlife, different plants etc. The game rangers and staff at the villa was just top class. Will definitely be going more into Botswana 2 discover other places.
Clarina Emanuel
5
Reviewed: 2022-04-20
We were at the Mashatu Game Reserve for four days ... did morning and evening game drives. Such a serence place.... undisturbed by humans. We got to see several animals. Our highlights were spotting leopards and lions. Loads of beautiful elephants, zebras, giraffes. We will be back again.
Robyn Mullen
5
Reviewed: 2019-02-20
Stayed at the tented camp (2012) where facilities, staff and service was fantadtic. Game drives always interesting and fun - lots of photo opportunities.
Dave Brooke 
Philda Shathani Hobona 
Chrizelda Viljoen 
Clarina Emanuel 
Robyn Mullen 
