Botswana Camps & Lodges
Mashatu Tented Camp, Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana
A Tented Camp in Botswana
Camp Details
Mashatu tented camp is the leisure choice for the guest seeking the ultimate one-on-one bush experience and who prefers a more intimate environment. Listen to the symphony of the night—a chorus of hyenas, leopards, and lions—right outside your door.
Eight completely private tents are tucked under the branches of enormous trees, accessible via meandering pathways. The tents themselves are spacious, comfortable and large enough that there’s no need to duck to get around. Each is mounted on a raised platform and has its own private outdoor en-suite facilities, including W.C. and shower.
Instant camaraderie is the norm at this unique camp. Meal times are shared either in the open-air thatched gazebo, or in the boma (enclosure) overlooking the floodlit, well-populated waterhole. The camp’s plunge pool invites guests to cool off and escape the heat of the summer months.
The sturdy and shaded hide also overlooks the waterhole, where bush enthusiasts can sit quietly and witness animals going about their day, completely unaware that they are being watched. It is humbling indeed to be an observer, to be part of the perfect, natural world.
WHY CHOOSE MASHATU TENTED CAMP?
- The largest reserve on private land in Botswana
- Situated in the centre of the proposed Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area
- Very good predator and elephant viewing
- A true wilderness with a diversity of ecosystems and a variety of interesting landscapes
- Adventure safaris; walking, cycling and horse safaris
- A unique photographic experience encompassing a range of hides
- Archaeological ruins; sister ruins to Mapungubwe
- Eight perennial and non-perennial rivers that transect Mashatu
- Over 350 bird species
- Incredible sunrises and sunsets
- The night skies
- 92% rain free days over the past 16 years
- Hospitable African employees many of whom have over 20 years of service on Mashatu.
Questions about Mashatu Tented Camp
How does the tented camp compare with Mashatu Lodge?
It is the more intimate of the two, with eight private tents tucked under large trees along winding paths. Each sits on a raised platform with its own outdoor en suite facilities including WC and shower, and the tents are tall enough to move around in comfortably. Rates start from around US$635 per person per night.
Are meals shared with other guests?
Yes, and the camp is known for the easy camaraderie that comes with it. Meals are taken either in the open-air thatched gazebo or in the boma overlooking a floodlit waterhole that stays busy with wildlife into the evening.
Is there a hide for photography?
There is a sturdy, shaded hide overlooking the same waterhole, where you can sit quietly and watch animals going about their day. A plunge pool provides relief in the summer heat. The wider reserve also offers walking, cycling and horseback safaris and further photographic hides.
Activities
Mashatu Tented Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 Jan - 28 Feb; 01 Nov - 31 Dec | – | US $ 635 |
| 2026 | 01 Mar - 30 Jun | – | US $ 685 |
| 2026 | 01 Jul - 31 Oct | – | US $ 730 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Mashatu Tented Camp rates include:
• Accommodation.
• Conservation levy of$10.00 per person per night. Non-commissionable and non-vatable.
• All meals, snacks, teas, coffees and one complimentary sundowner drink per afternoon game drive.
• A guided gamewalk and game drive or two guided game drives per night’s stay.
• Transfers between Mashatu Tent Camp and the Limpopo Valley Airfield, Pont Drift Border Post or Mathathane Village
Questions about Mashatu Tented Camp
How does the tented camp compare with Mashatu Lodge?
It is the more intimate of the two, with eight private tents tucked under large trees along winding paths. Each sits on a raised platform with its own outdoor en suite facilities including WC and shower, and the tents are tall enough to move around in comfortably. Rates start from around US$635 per person per night.
Are meals shared with other guests?
Yes, and the camp is known for the easy camaraderie that comes with it. Meals are taken either in the open-air thatched gazebo or in the boma overlooking a floodlit waterhole that stays busy with wildlife into the evening.
Is there a hide for photography?
There is a sturdy, shaded hide overlooking the same waterhole, where you can sit quietly and watch animals going about their day. A plunge pool provides relief in the summer heat. The wider reserve also offers walking, cycling and horseback safaris and further photographic hides.
Activities
Child Policy
Children 12 years and above are welcome at Mashatu Tented Camp.
Questions about Mashatu Tented Camp
How does the tented camp compare with Mashatu Lodge?
It is the more intimate of the two, with eight private tents tucked under large trees along winding paths. Each sits on a raised platform with its own outdoor en suite facilities including WC and shower, and the tents are tall enough to move around in comfortably. Rates start from around US$635 per person per night.
Are meals shared with other guests?
Yes, and the camp is known for the easy camaraderie that comes with it. Meals are taken either in the open-air thatched gazebo or in the boma overlooking a floodlit waterhole that stays busy with wildlife into the evening.
Is there a hide for photography?
There is a sturdy, shaded hide overlooking the same waterhole, where you can sit quietly and watch animals going about their day. A plunge pool provides relief in the summer heat. The wider reserve also offers walking, cycling and horseback safaris and further photographic hides.
Activities
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