Limpopo Valley 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.

Limpopo Valley Horse Safaris operates as a concessionaire on Mashatu Game Reserve. The area is perfect for riding; good going with natural ditches and logs to jump gives an exhilarating ride. Regular game sightings not only of the elephants and cats but also of antelopes, wild dogs, jackals, bat eared foxes, giraffe and the occasional canter with zebras and wildebeest across the plains leaves you with unforgettable holiday memories.

Guests accommodated at Mashatu Main or Tent Camp have the opportunity to participate in a morning horse safari. This is a fast advanced ride for experienced riders only. A riding “test” will be conducted prior to the horse safari and anyone not deemed to be experienced enough will not be allowed to continue on the morning ride.

A very early transfer from the camp to rendezvous with Limpopo Valley Horse Safari’s will be arranged. It is advisable to pre-book this activity prior to arrival at Mashatu to ensure it is available.

Cycle Mashatu – an independent company - offers a unique 4-day mountain biking getaway in the Mashatu Game Reserve, a big game area within the Northern Tuli Game Reserve of Botswana.

The Cycle Mashatu Wilderness Trail provides an extraordinary opportunity to ride at leisure along ancient elephant migration paths, cycle through vast herds of wildlife and to sleep under starlit African skies. Join us for this unforgettable wildlife biking experience in Mashatu, the “Land of the Giants”!

Mountain Bike Excursions

For the more adventurous, join a mountain bike safari and see the bush from a completely different perspective. Experienced rangers accompany the cyclists as they pedal their way along ancient elephant paths.

Cycling amid the “Giants of Mashatu” is an awesome, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the mountain bike safaris are tailored to suit the fitness and strength of the riders. Rides are conducted in the early morning and late afternoon.

Mountain bikes, cycling helmets and water bottles are available at Mashatu.

Walking safaris

The Mashatu Game Reserve or “Land of the Giants” offers a multi-dimensional walking safari experience. Choose between a dedicated 2 or 3 night walking safari staying in wilderness camps or a ½ day walking trail whilst staying at Mashatu Main Camp or Mashatu Tent Camp.

• Accompany one of Mashatu's walking experts
• Witness the habits of the wild animals of Africa
• Learn about the hidden secrets of nature
• Find the smaller hidden creatures
• See how the eco-system involves the inter-relatedness of species
• Track down an animal from its footprints