Discover Africa Safaris

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$3,900 to $5,250 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Mashatu Discovery

Mashatu Discovery

You arrive at OR Tambo airport and are met by the representative for the road transfer to the lodge - this is about 6.5 hours drive. You will be driven to the border post at Pont Drift, where you meet with the Mashatu safari guide who will take over and transfer you to the lodge. The border crossing includes a "cable car" transfer across the Limpopo River, the adventure will start right there!

* Alternatively you can fly to the lodge, contact us for the supplement.

Arrive at Mashatu and relax before dinner and night. The lodge is situated on the eastern fringes of the Kalahari Desert and water is its most precious resource. The lodge is in close proximity to water, and in thickets of vegetation, which forms an enclave populated by birds and animals. Watch elephants splashing at the waterhole, listen to the melody of the woodlands kingfisher, smell the grassy scent of the bushveld, touch the bark of an ancient tree and inhale a breath of air so pure, it’s intoxicating.

Main Destination:
Northern Tuli Game Reserve
Best Time To Visit May to September (Winter)
High Season July to December (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather March to May (Fresh after rain and less hot)

Wildlife in Northern Tuli GR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Mashatu Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Mashatu GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2-4

Game viewing in the Land of the Giants

Game viewing in the Land of the Giants

The 4 nights stay at Mashatu includes your meals, selected beverages, and 2 game drives per day (option of a guided walk). Chat to us as per your preferences and we can add optional activities such as horse riding, cycling, full day walking safari for example.

At 720 square kilometers, the Northern Tuli Game Reserve is an extensive conservation area of great scenic diversity, fascinating history and rich wildlife. It is the largest privately owned conservation area in Southern Africa, with the largest elephant population on private land.

The area is sometimes called 'The Land of Giants', which refers to the presence of the world's largest terrestrial mammals (elephants), the world’s tallest mammals (giraffes), the world’s largest antelopes (elands), the world’s largest birds (ostriches), the world’s heaviest flying birds (kori bustards) and the world's broadest trees (baobabs). The headline species here are undoubtedly leopards, lions and elephants.

Main Destination:
Northern Tuli Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Mashatu Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Mashatu GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Fly out to Johannesburg

Fly out to Johannesburg

Last morning in the bush and transfer to the airstrip after breakfast. The seat in charter flight is included, you will fly to Lanseria airport (in South Africa) and a road transfer to OR Tambo on time for your flight back home. Or contact us to extend your trip.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Discover Africa Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Discover Africa Safaris.