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Mashatu

Botswana Central District Private Game Reserve

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About Mashatu

The Mashatu is a Private Game Reserve in Botswana in the provinces of Central District. The park was established on 01.07.1890 and covers an area of 0.29 km². The Mashatu offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

Located in eastern Botswana on the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers, the reserve is one of the largest private reserves and part of the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. Only three of the "Big Five" live in the park, excluding rhino and buffalo, but elephant and leopard sightings are unparalleled. The exclusivity of the reserve, with a very limited number of vehicles on game drives, ensures quality sightings. This is even more so due to the sparse vegetation. The distance to Johannesburg Airport is approximately 523 km.

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Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Okay

350Bird species

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Official Name

Mashatu

Provinces

Central District

Area

0.29 km²

Foundation

1890-07-01

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Savannah,Wetland

Big Five-reserves

Self-drive-reserve

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Landscape

The main habitat of the Mashatu is the Savannah.

The reserve comprises a diverse wilderness of savannah, riverine forest and wetland. Most striking are the sandstone cliffs and dry riverbeds frequented by herds of elephants in search of water. The majestic nyala berry tree or "mashatu" found along the rivers provides shade and food for a variety of animals.

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Name	Location
Pont Drift	South

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Okay

350Bird species

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Best tavel time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Dry time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Climate

chilly-warm

Tavel time

October (Beginning) - April (End)

Climate

mild-hot

High season

May (Beginning) - October (End)

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Low season

May (Beginning) - October (End)

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The climate in Mashatu is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning October to End April The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning May to End September inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning May End September.

Rainfall is very variable, but falls almost exclusively in the summer months, from October to April. Summers are hot and winters are mild. Warm clothing for early morning game drives is recommended.

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The Mashatu is home to 0 mammals such as African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Elephant, Giraffe, Greater Kudu as well as 350 bird species, 0 reptile species, 0 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Mashatu provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing.