For stays from 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026, the beautiful green season offers incredible sightings and warm days. Our exciting specials offer a dream Christmas Safari Holiday, perfect for family and friends.
What makes this christmas season special?
November to January’s green season is one of the most spectacular times to visit Mashatu.
After the first summer rains, the landscape transforms into a lush green haven with yellow devil thorn flowers across the reserve creating a sea of yellow.
The season of birth — baby elephants, antelope calves, and predator cubs add excitement to every sighting. Families especially love witnessing these tender moments in the wild.
Soft golden sunsets, grand cloud formations, occasional afternoon thunderstorms and starry night skies make for truly cinematic safari photography.
With over 350 bird species, birdwatching at Mashatu peaks in summer as migratory birds return due to the abundant new life and greenery.
Enjoy world-class game viewing, luxurious lodges, and adventure-filled activities that offers exclusivity and a safari at your own pace.
4-star safari lodge with 14 luxury suites.
Each suite consists of a double and extra-large single bed, seating area, single day bed and en-suite bathroom – perfect for family travel.
Two large swimming pools.
Amenities catered to the whole family, including a fully stocked curio shop with authentic items, Discovery Room with ancient relics and artefacts, and an on-site spa using local, natural ingredients.
Included:
Two game drives daily / one game drive and one guided game walk per night’s stay
Additional:
WalkMashatu / Night Under the Stars
Photographic Hides
Community cultural visits
Night drives
Confluence visits
Horseback Safari
Cycling Safari
Serokolo Spa Treatments
1 November – 31 January:
USD
Adult rate p/p sharing – $830.00
Children rate p/p sharing – $415.00
ZAR
Adult rate p/p sharing – R11,360.00
Children rate p/p sharing – R5,680.00
BWP:
Adult rate p/p sharing – P7,930.00
Children rate p/p sharing – P3,960.00
4-star safari lodge with 8 luxury tented suites.
Large wrap-around decks and modern, open-plan interiors. All suites feature an island bed, lounge area, freestanding bath, large separate shower, double basin vanity area, separate bathroom.
Set on the bank of the mighty Limpopo River, surrounded by sandstone outcrops. The extensive lodge gardens include a large swimming pool, hide overlooking a waterhole for wildlife viewing, walking trail and stargazing deck.
Included:
Two game drives daily / one game drive and one guided game walk per night’s stay
Additional:
WalkMashatu / Night Under the Stars
Photographic Hides
Community cultural visits
Night drives
Confluence visits
Horseback Safari
Cycling Safari
Serokolo Spa Treatments
1 November – 31 January:
USD
Adult rate p/p sharing – $695.00
Children rate p/p sharing – $345.00
ZAR
Adult rate p/p sharing – R9,510.00
Children rate p/p sharing – R4,720.00
BWP:
Adult rate p/p sharing – P6,635.00
Children rate p/p sharing – P3,295.00
5-star, luxurious safari home designed for exclusive-use, ideal for family and friends in groups of 8.
Dedicated team and private chef.
Boasting 4 en-suite bedrooms, spacious communal lounge and dining area, mesmerizing fireplace and wrap-around veranda offering views of the Limpopo River.
Expansive private gardens with a boma, lawn games and reservoir swimming pool.
Included:
Two game drives daily / one game drive and one guided game walk per night’s stay
Additional:
WalkMashatu / Night Under the Stars
Photographic Hides
Community cultural visits
Night drives
Confluence visits
Horseback Safari
Cycling Safari
Serokolo Spa Treatments
1 November – 31 January:
USD
Exclusive-use, minimum house rate per night for 1-4 guests – $4,000.00
ZAR
Exclusive-use, minimum house rate per night for 1-4 guests – R54,740.00
BWP:
Exclusive-use, minimum house rate per night for 1-4 guests – P38,200.00
*Contact our reservations team for rates sleeping up to 8 guests.
Safari home designed for exclusive-use, ideal for groups of 8 people.
Self-catering with a fully-equipped farm-style kitchen. 4 bedrooms, indoor dining room and lounge, cosy patio and garden seating with views of the confluence. Braai and boma area for dining and stargazing.
Game drives from Shalimpo traverse an area of around 13 000 ha within the unfenced Northern Tuli Game Reserve, adjacent to the core area of Mashatu. Guests can expect wildlife sightings, the sound of cattle bells and traditional cattle herders in the distance, or locals moving through the area – the rhythm of life that makes the confluence extraordinary.
Included:
Two game drives daily / one game drive and one guided game walk per night’s stay
Additional:
Night drives
1 November – 31 January:
USD
Exclusive-use, sleeping 8 guests – $1,660.00
ZAR
Exclusive-use, sleeping 8 guests – R22,720.00
BWP:
Exclusive-use, sleeping 8 guests – P15,850.00
Travel by Air
International private airport situated within Mashatu Game Reserve. Fly directly into the reserve without having to clear customs elsewhere in Botswana.
Mashatu Connect (travel company) offers daily flights between Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg and Limpopo Valley Airfield in Mashatu.
Travel by Road
Approximately 6 hour drive from Johannesburg, 2 hour drive from Polokwane Airport and 7 hour drive from Gaborone.
Upon arrival at Pont Drift Border Post, guests either cross over the Limpopo River by game vehicle with our rangers or via the cable car, if the river is in floor.
Mashatu Connect (travel company) offers road transfers. Guests can also self-drive and leave their vehicles at the border.
