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Mashatu – Land of the Giants

Best time to go
June to August
Highlights
Wildlife Adventures and Relaxation
Best For
Family Travel
Duration
4 nights
Price
from $4,300

Overview

Experience the magic of Mashatu Game Reserve, where elephants roam freely and the African wilderness comes alive. This safari is specially crafted for families, offering exciting wildlife encounters, interactive learning, and kid-friendly activities.

Stay at Mashatu Lodge, where your family can relax in spacious accommodations, explore the interactive Discovery Room, and splash in the swimming pool between game drives. Enjoy a family-friendly happy hour at the Matebole Hide, where both kids and parents can watch wildlife up close from a unique vantage point. Spend a night in the Lala Limpopo Hide, where you can sleep out under the African night sky and wait for animals to drink just meters away.

Day 1

Arrive at OR Tambo, where you will be met by a Nurture Africa representative and be transferred by road to Mashatu Game Reserve, where families are welcomed with refreshing drinks. Settle in before heading out on an exciting afternoon game drive designed for all ages. Spot your first elephants, giraffes, and maybe even a big cat!

Day 2 – 4

While at Mashatu Game Reserve you will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, one night at the Lala Limpopo Sleep-out Hide and a family happy hour in the Matebole Hide. Explore the lodge and all it has to offer with a spa, discovery room and pool.  Your family is sure to have fun.
Day 5 – Final morning game drive, followed by a delicious brunch before saying goodbye to Mashatu’s incredible landscapes and wildlife.

Trip Highlights

  • Close-up wildlife viewing of elephants, lions, leopards and more
  • Safe and interactive game drives designed for families
  • Activities for kids, including a discovery room to keep the little ones engaged
  • A magical night at the Lala Limpopo Hide, an unforgettable experience under the stars

Includes

  • 4 nights’ accommodation at Mashatu Lodge, perfect for families
  • All meals and select beverages, including special kids’ meals
  • Expert guiding tailored for families, ensuring engaging wildlife experiences
  • Game drives, bush walks, and exclusive hide sessions
  • Educational activities for kids, including tracking and discovery sessions

Excludes

  • International flights and domestic flights
  • Accommodation, meals, and transfers not specified in the itinerary
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa, passport, and vaccinations
  • Gratuities
  • Personal bar bills, souvenirs, and personal items
  • Optional excursions/activities not included in the itinerary

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