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In addition to the
game drives conducted in 4 wheel drive safari vehicles by experienced
rangers and trackers, Mashatu Game Reserve is also able to offer
activities conducted by research scientists and concessionaires based on
Mashatu Game Reserve. The applicable fee assists in the funding of the
scientists’ research.
We suggest that these
are pre-booked prior to arrival at the camps to ensure availability of the
activity. On site reservations may be made on check-in at the camps but no
guarantee can be given that activities will be available.
Please note the rates are subject to change at
any stage.
IVORY DRIVES
Mashatu has the largest free roaming, flourishing elephant population on
private land in Southern Africa. Join our resident elephant specialist and
researcher, Jeanetta Selier, on a morning drive to learn more about these
amazing creatures. Learn how to identify, as well as age and sex the
different herds, which Jeanetta has come to know so well over the years.
Getting right up close and personal with these fascinating pachyderms
enables guests to learn more about their behaviour, their complex social
structure and their communication skills.
(Min 02 pax & Max 08 Pax)
MOUNTAIN BIKE
SAFARIS
For the more adventurous - join a mountain bike safari and see the bush
from a completely different perspective. The experienced rangers will
accompany you as you pedal your way along ancient elephant paths. The
exhilaration of cycling amongst the “Giants of Mashatu’ is awesome and a
lifetime experience. Early morning and late afternoon rides are available.
(Min 02 pax & Max 08 Pax)
Rates valid from 01 April 2006 until 31 March 2007:
US$35.00 per person per ride
HORSE SAFARIS
"Take a ride on the wild side." A horse safari in the Land of Giants will
arouse the explorer in you. Allow the spirit of your horse to carry you in
rhythm with the African beat, to return you to an age-old Africa. Join
Limpopo Valley Horse Safaris for a morning or afternoon ride from Fort
Jameson's Camp on the Limpopo River.
Note: this is a fast, advanced ride - only experienced riders permitted.
(Min 01 pax & Max 08 Pax) (including transfers to and from Fort Jamesons)
PREDATOR DRIVE
Hi, my name is Villiers (a.k.a. Catman) and I study the movement patterns
of the reserve’s leopard population. Join me on a Predator Drive as we
track down and follow these elusive animals with advanced telemetry
equipment, whilst the sun sets over the African bush. Learn more about the
study, as well as the ecology and behaviour of all the large predator
species that call Mashatu home. This is an opportunity to spend the
afternoon and early evening hours with one of the world’s most attractive
cats, whilst at the same time funding a project, which is of great
importance to leopard conservation.
(Min 02 pax & Max 08 Pax)
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