Shalimpo Safari Home Botswana
Mashatu Game Reserve
Features
- Mashatu is part of a greater Northern Tuli Game Reserve (Botswana) which spans 76 000 hectares of privately-owned land bordering South Africa.
- The largest population of elephant herds in a private game reserve in Southern Africa.
- Incredible cat and predator sightings, renowned for iconic leopard sightings.
- One game viewing vehicle and guide are provided to safely take you around the reserve on morning and afternoon game drives.
- Incredible vistas, unusual topography, and wide-open terrain.
- Big FiveNo Buffalo And Rhino Due To The Vegetation At The Reserve
- Off RoadYes
- Camp FencedNo
- Child PolicyChildren of all ages are welcome
- PoolYes
- SPANo
- AirconNo - Fans Only
- Cellphone SignalLimited
- Malaria AreaLow Risk Malaria Area
- WI-FICommunal Areas Only
- Wheelchair FriendlyNo
- Back-up PowerOff Grid/Solar
Location
Mashatu Game Reserve, Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Tuli Block, Botswana
Getting There
By air: 1hour 40 minutes, Lanseria Airport to Limpopo Valley Airfield.
By road: 6.5 hours from Johannesburg.
2.5 hours from Polokwane Airport.
Accommodation
- Four bedroom exclusive use self-catering safari home, accommodating 8 guests
Rates & Special Offers
Deals By Date
Please note:
- All rates are subject to availability.
Proof of SA residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the lodge. - Surcharges and a minimum 3 night stay may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted above applicable to SA Residents only. Special discounted offers for International Residents are available on request.
- Rates are per night, based on a maximum of 8 guests.
- Children of all ages are welcome at Shalimpo Safari Home.
- Children of all ages are permitted on game drives under strict adult supervision and at the discretion of the ranger / guide.
About Shalimpo Safari Home Botswana
Shalimpo Exclusive Safari Home is an exclusive home set within the Mashatu Game Reserve. The home is ideal for friends or a family to enjoy the best of two worlds – an exciting game reserve and the privacy of a luxury bush stay.
Tucked away in the eastern corner of the Northern Tuli Game Reserve lies Shalimpo Safari Home. Perched atop a koppie, this unique home is a harmonious convergence of the Shashe and Limpopo Rivers, weaving together Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
From its vantage point, Shalimpo commands breathtaking views that extend across the landscape
The home welcomes up to 8 guests. Four bedrooms offer comfort, with two en-suites and two sharing 1 bathroom. An open-plan indoor dining room and lounge lead to a covered patio, inviting leisurely moments of reading, laughter, and board games.
An open-air braai and boma area offer a casual dining experience and stargazing in the evenings. The large farm-style kitchen can be used for self-catering. A small plunge pool is perfectly situated in the garden at Shalimpo.
One game viewing vehicle and guide are provided to safely take you around the reserve on morning and afternoon game drives: with enchanting bird life and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife sightings.
Shalimpo’s charm lies in its remote authenticity, free from electricity, powered solely by solar energy and lanterns. Our attentive on-site team ensure the home is kept clean during your stay. Shalimpo is an invitation to embrace rustic nature, a realm where the confluence of natural wonders becomes your sanctuary.
ROOM TYPES:
The self-catering home welcomes up to eight guests. Four bedrooms offer comfort, with two en-suite and two sharing a bathroom. An open-plan indoor dining room and lounge lead to a covered patio.
ROOM FEATURES:
- Solar powered
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Bathrobes
- Bathroom amenities
- Mosquito nets
- Coffee/tea facilities
- Fully equipped Kitchen
- Fan
- Fireplace
- Daily Cleaning service
LODGE FEATURES:
- Solar Powered
- Self-catering accommodation
- Braai/BBQ facilities
- Private plunge pool
- Vistas of the confluence merging Botswana, South Africa and Botswana
- Patio/terrace
- Outdoor dining area
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Overlooking the confluence
- Baby Sitting
- Pre-arrival shopping
LODGE ACTIVITIES:
- Daily Morning/Afternoon Game Drives
- Daily Morning/Afternoon Guided Walks
About Mashatu Game Reserve
Mashatu is part of a greater Northern Tuli Game Reserve which spans 76 000 hectares of privately-owned land in the north-eastern sector of Botswana’s Tuli Block. An unpopulated wildlife area situated in eastern Botswana.
Nestled in the remote eastern corner of Botswana, where the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers meet, Mashatu boasts a landscape of wide plains, lush forests, rugged hills, and ancient ridges, creating an unparalleled ecological diversity.
An extraordinary landscape, adorned with abundant Mashatu, Mopane, Euphorbia and iconic Baobab trees. This distinct terrain is a testament to the marvels of evolution.
Named the “Land of the Giants” as Mashatu is home to no less than seven of Africa’s “giants” – the African elephant, the lion, the giraffe, the baobab tree, the eland, the ostrich and the kori bustard. It is therefore fitting that these giants have a massive habitat spanning 42 000 hectares of pristine wilderness, where they can roam freely.
Experience daily game drives at sunrise and sunset, where you’ll connect with the essence of the African wilderness. Mashatu Game Reserve is where nature’s captivating story unfolds. No fences hinder the creatures’ natural movements; they reside here by choice. Amid the poaching threat, Mashatu stands as a guardian of herds, offering safety to Africa’s giants.
Lodge Features
Air Strip
Boma
Bush Walks
Child Minding
Getting There
Travelling by air: Limpopo Valley Airfield is an international airport situated within Mashatu Game Reserve, making it efficient and accessible to fly directly into the reserve without having to land elsewhere to clear customs into Botswana.
- Johannesburg
- Scheduled daily flights from Lanseria Airport to Limpopo Valley Airfield with Mashatu Connect. Mashatu Connect Flights can be arranged by BushBreaks on request.
- SA Airlink flight to Polokwane Airport, and self-drive from Polokwane Airport to Pont Drift Border Post.
Travelling by road (Pont Drift Border) : Travelling to Mashatu via road is a fun adventure, approximately 6.5 hours from Johannesburg and 2 hours from Polokwane Airport.
Please note that Pont Drift Border opens at 08:00 and closes at 16:00. Please try to arrive early. You will need a valid passport to enter Botswana. You will be required to fill in forms at the office and hand them in with your passport to get stamped. Once your passport has been stamped, your bags may be checked by an official.
You will leave your car on the SA side at Pont Drift Border. You will be met by a guide who will drive you in an open game vehicle through the Reserve directly to your accommodation. Please note that you will still need registration papers and a letter of authority to take the car across the border and valid license disc.
Driving from:
- Johannesburg
- OR Tambo International Airport to Pont Drift Border Post, 511km ,5 ½ hrs, N1 to Polokwane, R521 to Pont Drift.
- Polokwane
- Polokwane International Airport, 206km, 2 ½ hrs, from Polokwane take R521 to Pont Drift Border Post.
- Botswana
- Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Limpopo Valley Airfield:
Head northeast on Airport Rd for 300 m.
2. Turn left to continue on Airport Rd and proceed for 3.1 km.
3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit to stay on Airport Rd for 2.5 km.
4. Turn left after 850 m.
5. After 650 m, turn right.
6. Turn left onto Francistown Rd/A1 and continue on A1 for 190 km.
7. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit to stay on A1 for 94.6 km.
8. Turn right after 47.6 km.
9. After 47.8 km, turn left.
10. Continue onto A15 for 2.2 km, then turn right after 53.4 km.
11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and continue for 700 m.
12. Turn right after 650 m, then left after 32.0 km.
13. Keep right for 18.5 km, then turn left after 32.7 km.
14. Turn left onto River Crossing (Drift) after 150 m.
15. Continue onto Transit Rd for 15.5 km.
16. Turn left after 2.4 km, and your destination, Limpopo Valley Airport, will be on the right at R45G+9F6, Bobonong.