Safari – Page 20 – Pure Breaks

Mashatu Lodge

Mashatu Lodge is located at the heart of the private Mashatu Game Reserve, within the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. The Lodge is positioned near the Majale River, a green haven surrounded on all sides by an arid landscape. Guests can relax in the shade of the camp’s woodland, lounging beside the pool or exploring the fascinating displays at the camp’s Discovery Room. Mashatu Lodge is also home to a waterhole, with an underground photographic hide positioned so that guests can view elephants splashing, drinking and squirting water up close.

The Jackal and Hide

The Jackal & Hide is a charming and rustic tented retreat designed to give guests an immersive and authentic safari experience. The camp rests in the heart of the Khwai Private Reserve, surrounded by sweeping grasslands – a perfect environment for herds of game and prowling predators. Get lost in the beauty of the natural world, and observe the huge quantities of game that have made the Khwai Private Reserve their home, including zebra, giraffe, antelope, elephants, lions, leopards and crocodiles. The camp consists of 8 tented rooms which are designed to blend in with their surroundings, causing minimal disruption to the wildlife, and overlooks the unique landscape of the stunning Okavango Delta.

Mashatu Euphorbia

Mashatu Euphorbia is a luxurious safari camp, located in the private Mashatu Game Reserve. The camp consists of 8 eco-friendly villas, which sit high up on a cliff face, and overlooks the Majale River and sweeping plains and woodlands that stretch across the vast landscape. Mashatu Euphorbia takes its name from the surrounding forest of euphorbia succulents which parts open at the edge of the cliff so that guests can enjoy the stunning views below. The ‘green’ villas are powered by solar energy to reduce carbon emissions, and Mashatu Euphorbia also uses water treatment and recycling systems to reduce waste and the consumption of resources.

Hyena Pan Tented Camp

Hyena Pan Camp consists of just eight spacious tents on raised decks, giving guests a private and exclusive safari experience in an area rich with amazing wildlife. Located in the Khwai Private Reserve, Hyena Pan borders the Moremi Game Reserve, as well as Chobe National Park and the Khwai River, placing it at the heart of some of the most abundantly populated wildlife reserves in Botswana. The natural tree log dividers mark the camp’s boundaries, without cutting it off from the amazing creatures that are constantly passing by, including scores of colossal and gentle elephants who often visit the camp.

Sable Alley

Sable Alley lies within the Khwai Private Reserve, a haven of wildlife surrounded by the lush floodplains of the Okavango Delta. Hidden amongst the shade of towering trees, the camp is made up of 12 canvas sided rooms, spaced out for privacy and with elegantly designed interiors. The rooms are elevated by wooden decking which provides guests with sweeping views of the stunning Khwai River and the vast stretches of land. Here, guests will be able to spot passing parades of elephants and buffalo from the comfort of their plush double beds. Sit back on your private verandah with a refreshing beverage, and look out at the lily-covered lagoon filled with lounging hippos.

Sky Beds

Take your safari experience further after a stay at either Hyena Pan Camp or Sable Alley, by experiencing a unique night at Skybeds. The Skybed rooms are located in the heart of the Khwai Private Reserve, overlooking a waterhole which is frequented by a variety of mammals such as elephants, giraffe, zebra and buffalo. The elevated beds are positioned 2 storeys above the ground, allowing guests to get a birdseye perspective of giant elephants and giraffe, and enjoy stunning safari views all night from the safety of their snug double beds. With just 3 rooms available, Skybeds is perfect for guests looking for an exclusive safari experience under the gorgeous African stars.

Mashatu Tent Camp

Mashatu Tent Camp is a small and intimate safari camp located within the Mashatu Game Reserve. The camp is comprised of 8 spacious and private tents that lie under a green canopy of towering trees. Mashatu Tent Camp blends into the natural environment with its earthy colour scheme, meaning that the wildlife is unbothered by the camp’s presence and exciting game viewing opportunities come directly to you. Get to know your fellow guests and share incredible meals together beside the raging boma, escape that heat by taking a dip in the camps plunge pool, and watch animals visit the nearby waterhole from the seclusion of a shaded hide.

Little Mombo

Little Mombo is an extension of and shares the same island as the larger sister camp – Mombo Camp. Matching its high standards in every regard. It offers the same abundance of big game viewing, some of the best in Botswana, overlooking a floodplain that is a beautiful setting for a variety of wildlife. The camp, built under a shady canopy, has four luxurious and spacious tented accommodations, each with en-suite facilities, outdoor shower and individual sala. Little Mombo has its own dining area, kitchen, lounge and plunge pool, making it ideal for small, private groups, while a spa, gym and lap pool lies between the two camps. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives in open 4×4 vehicles to view the high concentrations of plains game and their predators, which include all the big cats.

Kwando Splash Camp

Splash Camp is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Private Kwara Reserve. The area has long been known as Splash due to the huge water crossings that had to be traversed to access the main camp area. The Private Kwara Reserve shares a 30km water boundary with the infamous Moremi Game Reserve, and its unique location boasts both permanent water and seasonal flood plains, as well as extensive dry bush wilderness. Favoured by labyrinths of permanent water channels and secret islands, this area offers the quintessential delta experience, and is considered to be amongst the best in Botswana for game viewing and safari oriented activities. Splash’s décor is contemporary yet simple, and in keeping with the Kwando Safaris’ philosophy of being immersed in nature, all the rooms are open to the sights and sounds of the wilderness.

Mombo Camp

Mombo Camp, on Mombo Island just off the northern tip of Chief’s Island, is built under large shady trees and overlooks a wonderful floodplain teeming with indigenous wildlife. Accommodation comprises eight spacious tents raised off the ground on teak decking, all built to maximise the vistas over the plains. Each tent is elegantly furnished, complete with en-suite bathrooms, a dressing area, indoor and outdoor showers and a bathtub that creates a luxuries sense of indulgence. The expanded deck includes a sala and plunge pool. Boasting a range of activities from game drives to helicopter flights, birdwatching to spa and gym facilities and fine, all inclusive dining, there’s plenty to keep even the most avid safari enthusiasts thoroughly entertained.