Ten reasons why you should visit the Mashatu Game Reserve

Mashatu Game Reserve comprises of 29,00 hectares of privately owned land in the conserved wilderness area known as the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. However, Mashatu is one of the largest privately owned game reserves in Southern Africa, that provides a sanctuary to the largest herds of elephant.

By Jarred Manasse

17 Nov 2016

Mashatu Game Reserve is home to more than 350 birds species - including the enchanting Lilac-breasted roller. Mashatu is also home to giraffes, antelopes, eland, ostrich, leopards, elephants, aardwolf, Bat-eared fox, African wildcat, Honey badger, Spotted hyena and Black-backed jackal. Activities include, early morning and evening game drives.

If you’re planning a Botswana safari and want to explore the “Land of Giants” - here are 10 reasons why you should visit the Mashatu Game Reserve.

Elephant family strolling through the savanna at midday 1/200 f13 20mm ISO100 #elephant #elephants #babies #littlefive #bigfive #calf #savanna #landscape #animal #safari #mashatu #mashatugamereserve #botswana #africa #photography #Canon #canon650d #650d

A photo posted by Celestine Landt (@celestial_prospects) on Oct 5, 2016 at 1:32pm PDT

Elephants might be the main attraction at the Matabole hide, but don't underestimate the beauty of impala! . Safari Diary | Mashatu Photo Workshop | 19 June 2016 . #impala #wildlifephotography #reflection #mashatugamereserve #botswana #wildlife_perfection #epic #travelafrica #allnatureshots #exploreafrica

A photo posted by Isak Pretorius (@isak.pretorius) on Jul 10, 2016 at 11:40am PDT

Morning breakfast companions @mashatu #botswana #elephants

A photo posted by Well Crafted Travel (@wellcraftedtravel) on Apr 30, 2016 at 3:23am PDT

The lovely kudu �� #wildlife #africa #mashatugamereserve #majestic_wildlife_ #ecotraining #botswana #kudu

A photo posted by Lucy Jones (@lj13.5) on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:59pm PDT

#Mashatu #Mashatugamereserve #Rockcamp #Botswana

A photo posted by Nicholas Podmore (@nickpodmore) on Jan 18, 2016 at 9:56pm PST

Be'dazzled' #followme #africa #zebras #botswana #mashatu #mashatugamereserve #wildlife #wildlifephotography #travel #travelgram #travelphotography

A photo posted by PGPhotography (@pgphotografy) on Jan 7, 2016 at 12:20pm PST

Got the privilege of travelling to Botswana recently- here's a pic of wilderbeest in action #Africa #botswana #Wilderbeast #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotos #travel #travelgram #travelphotography #mashatugamereserve #mashatu

A photo posted by PGPhotography (@pgphotografy) on Jan 3, 2016 at 12:04pm PST

Thirsty work after killing a young male impala at dawn. Baby impala in the midday heat. Now chilling off... #Mashatu #mashatugamereserve #africa #botswana #nature #naturelovers #wildlifefilmmaker #wildlife #landscape #kimwolhuter #africa #africanwildlife #africananimals #animals #animallover #wildanimals #wild #endangered #cheetah #cheetahkill #impala #baby #savehabitat #savethespecies #savecheetah @mashatu_game_reserve

A photo posted by Kim (@kimwolhuter) on Dec 29, 2015 at 9:04am PST

Just got that naughty look. #Mashatu #mashatugamereserve #africa #botswana #nature #naturelovers #wildlifefilmmaker #wildlife #hyena #kimwolhuter #africanwildlife #africananimals #animals #animallover #wildanimals #wild #cute #cub @taztpot @sav_in_the_wild

A photo posted by Kim (@kimwolhuter) on Jul 31, 2015 at 3:58pm PDT

When the hyaenas move off the jackals move in. There's too much for them so they will often go and bury bits of meat to come back to later. #Mashatu #mashatugamereserve #africa #botswana #nature #naturelovers #wildlifefilmmaker #wildlife #hyena #jackal @sav_in_the_wild @taztpot

A photo posted by Kim (@kimwolhuter) on May 7, 2015 at 6:37am PDT

About Jarred Manasse

Manasse is the owner of Write For You, offering freelance copywriting services in Cape Town. He is also the content manager for Encounters Travel, a UK-based travel agency who offers adventure tours and small group holidays all over the globe.