INFORMATION MANUAL 2019 / 2020 INCLUDING: RATES RESERVE MAP TRAVELLING TO THE CAMPS ITINERARIES TERMS AND CONDITIONS www.mashatu.com Telephone: +27 (0)31 761 3440 Fax: +27 (0) 31 765 2880 Email: [email protected] 1 Table of Contents Orientation Map of South Africa and Northern Tuli Game Reserve Map……………………………..3 Accommodation at Mashatu……………………………………………………………………………….4 Mashatu Euphorbia.………………………………………………………………………………...4 Mashatu Lodge……………………………………………………………………………………...4 Tent Camp…………………………………………………………………………………………...4 Disabled Facilities…...…………………………………………………………………………...…4 Camp Layouts………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Camp Comparisons..………………………………………………………………………………..6 Rack Rate Sheet 2019 / 2020……………………………………………………...………………………7 When To Visit…………...…………………………………………………………...………………………9 Unique Selling Points on Mashatu….………………………………………………………………….10 Travelling to Mashatu Game Reserve……..…………………………………………………………....11 Flights into & out from Limpopo Valley Airfield on Mashatu………………………………..……...….13 Directions from Johannesburg to Mashatu Game Reserve / Pont Drift Border……………...…..…15 Directions from Gaborone to Mashatu Game Reserve / Limpopo Valley Airfield…………………..16 Day Adventure Activities available at Mashatu Game Reserve………………………………………17 Mountain Bike Safaris…………………………………………………………………………..…17 Walking Safaris…………………………………………………………………………………….17 Horse Safaris…………………………………………………………………………………….…17 Exclusive Photographic Hides at Mashatu Game Reserve…………………………………………...18 What are photographic hides?..............................................................................................18 Why photographic hides on Mashatu Game Reserve?........................................................18 The Concession……………………………………………………………………………………18 Types of Hides……………………………………………………………………………..………19 Matebole Elephant Hide…………………………………………………………………..19 Lens Rental…………………………………………………………………………………………19 Why rent a lens for your safari?.................................................................................19 What will renting a lens offer you?.............................................................................20 Our selection of lenses………………………………………………………………….…20 The Canon 7D camera body…………………………………………………………..………….21 Photographic Vehicle…………..………………………………………………………………….21 Photographic Rates and Conditions of Use………………………………………………..……21 Lenses to use at Mashatu……………………………………………………………………...…22 Multiday Adventure Activities at Mashatu Game Reserve…………………………………….………23 Horizon Horseback Mashatu..……………………………………………………………….…...23 Horizon MTB - Cycle Mashatu………………...…………………………………………….……23 Walk Mashatu – Mashatu Walking Safaris…………………………………………...…………27 About Stuart Quinn………………………………………………………………………...27 Itinerary Options……………………………………………………………………………27 Motloutse Trail Accommodation Venues……………………………………..…………28 Kgotla……………………………………………………………………………………………...28 Children’s Programme at Mashatu Lodge………………………………………………………………29 Ad Hoc Charges……………………………………………………………………………………………30 The Definitive African Experience 2019/2020…………..…………………………………………...….31 The Malatu Express 2019/2020…………..………………………………………………………………31 Boulders & Baobabs – 2020…………………...…………………………………………………………32 Romantic & Remote Package 2020……………………………………………………………………...42 General Terms & Conditions……………………………………………………………………………...43 Frequently Asked Questions…………………………………………………………………………...…45 Malaria…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………..46 2 ORIENTATION MAP OF SOUTH AFRICA MASHATU GAME RESERVE WITHIN THE NORTHERN TULI GAME RESERVE 3 Accommodation at Mashatu: Mashatu Euphorbia Villas • 8 villas • No under 16 year olds. • Only single and twin accommodation. • Air conditioned. • 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets per villa (1 indoor, 1 outdoor) Mashatu Euphorbia Villa Size: 150m² (1600ft²) Mashatu Lodge • 14 suites • Children of all ages • Trip and quad sharing options. • Air conditioned. • 1½ bathrooms per suite Mashatu Lodge Suite length: 7m x 6m = 42m² (452ft²) Annex to suite: 18m² (194ft²) Total room size: 60m² (646ft²) Mashatu Lodge Suite Configurations Mashatu Lodge has the following room configurations: Suites 1 and 2, 5 and 6, 7 and 8 are inter-leading family suites. (Available on request & subject to availability.) Suites 3 and 4 each have a king-sized bed, ¾ bed and a day bed. All other suites have a double bed, ¾ bed and a day bed. Tent Camp • 8 tents • Only single and twin accommodation. • No children under the age of 12 years old. • 220v electricity and fans Tent: 3,5m x 4,6m = 16m² (172ft²) Annex to tent: 13m² (140ft²) Total: 29m² (312ft²) Disabled facilities While all the suites at Mashatu are to a greater or lesser extent wheelchair friendly, Tent 1 at the Mashatu Tent Camp has a 1:10 sloping ramp for wheelchair access, a slightly larger toilet area and a wheelchair friendly basin height. The access is also slightly wider for easier wheelchair manoeuvring. **Please note that it is recommended that guests bring their own torches or headlamps for moving around at night. 4 Mashatu Euphorbia Villas 5 6 RACK RATES Updated 12 September 2019 Applicable to 31 December 2020 Rates are quoted in USD, with payment accepted in USD. Arrangements can be made to convert this into ZAR using the exchange rate supplied to Mashatu by our SA bank, Nedbank. MASHATU GAME RESERVE Mashatu Euphorbia Villas (From 1 June 2020) 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2019 01 Jun – 31 Dec 2020 Luxury Villa – per person per night sharing N/A $860.00 Single supplement N/A $425.00 Tour leaders / Pilot’s accommodation N/A $195.00 Children under 16 years are not permitted 2021: $945.00 per person per night sharing 2022: $1007.00 per person per night sharing Includes • Accommodation • Beverages - Local and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (Non-commissionable) • Laundry (Non-commissionable) • Conservation levy of $10.00 per person per night. Non-commissionable and non-vatable. • All meals and snacks • Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by experienced rangers and trackers • Transfers to and from the Limpopo Valley Airfield and the Pont Drift Border Post at scheduled times o Pick up at Pont Drift Border Post and Limpopo Valley Airfield at 13h00. o Drop off at Pont Drift Border Post and Limpopo Valley Airfield at 11h00 or 13h00. Excludes • Telecommunication costs • Transfers to & from the Limpopo Valley Airfield and the Pont Drift Border Post outside of specified times • Adventure activities • Cable car transfers across the Limpopo River if required Mashatu Lodge 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2019 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2020 Luxury Suite – per person per night sharing $615.00 $660.00 Single supplement $307.00 $330.00 Tour leaders / Pilot’s accommodation $165.00 $175.00 Children under 12 years, sharing with full paying adults $376.00 $405.00 Bar Prepayment – per person per night $40.00 $45.00 (Open bar for local and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) Includes • Accommodation • Conservation levy of $10.00 per person per night. Non-commissionable and non-vatable. • All meals and snacks • Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by experienced rangers and trackers • Transfers to and from the Limpopo Valley Airfield and the Pont Drift Border Post at scheduled times o Pick up at Pont Drift Border Post and Limpopo Valley Airfield at 13h00. o Drop off at Pont Drift Border Post and Limpopo Valley Airfield at 11h00 or 13h00. Excludes • All beverages Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic 7 • Telecommunication costs • Laundry • Transfers to & from the Limpopo Valley Airfield and the Pont Drift Border Post outside of specified times • Adventure activities • Cable car transfers across the Limpopo River if required Mashatu Tent Camp 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2019 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2020 Tent - per person per night sharing $455.00 $490.00 Single supplement $225.00 $240.00 Tour leaders / Pilot’s accommodation $165.00 $175.00 Bar Prepayment – per person per night $40.00 $45.00 (Open bar for local and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) Children under 12 years are not permitted Includes • Accommodation • Conservation levy of $10.00 per person per night. Non-commissionable and non-vatable. • All meals and snacks • Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by experienced rangers and trackers • Transfers to and from the Limpopo Valley Airfield and the Pont Drift Border Post at scheduled times o Pick up at Pont Drift Border Post and Limpopo Valley Airfield at 13h00. o Drop off at Pont Drift Border Post and Limpopo Valley Airfield at 11h00 or 13h00. Excludes • All beverages Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic • Telecommunication costs • Laundry • Transfers to & from the Limpopo Valley Airfield and the Pont Drift Border Post outside of specified times • Adventure activities • Cable car transfers across the Limpopo River if required Adventure Activities – per person (Minimum 2 Pax, maximum 8 Pax) The below adventure activities cannot be guaranteed unless pre-booked prior to arrival 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2019 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2020 Cycling Safaris – morning or afternoon cycle $65.00 $72.00 Photographic Tuition and Photographic hide use – per $80.00 $85.00 session (min 1 Pax) Horse Safari – morning or afternoon ride (min 1 Pax, max 4 $80.00* $90.00* Pax) Walking Safari – morning or afternoon walk $60.00 $60.00 Cable Car Crossing if Limpopo River is flowing - per person per crossing BWP 65.00* BWP 65.00* luggage per load per crossing BWP 125.00* BWP 125.00* *Non commissionable Special transfers - per person one way $40.00 $50.00 To check availability or make a booking, kindly contact our reservations team on [email protected]