In Botswana’s far east, where the Limpopo and Shashe rivers meet South Africa and Zimbabwe, the Northern Tuli Game Reserve — best known through its flagship, Mashatu — is a privately managed wilderness nicknamed the “Land of Giants.” It holds one of the largest elephant populations on private land in Africa, alongside strong leopard and lion, and is celebrated for its underground photographic hides and dramatic riverine and rocky scenery.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★★☆ Infrastructure: ★★★☆☆ Photography: ★★★★★
Adventure: ★★★★☆ Exclusivity: ★★★★☆ Value for Money: ★★★★☆ Scenery: ★★★★☆
Location: Eastern Botswana, tuli block; near Pont Drift; SA–Botswana–Zimbabwe tri-border
Key wildlife: Elephant (large herds), leopard, lion, eland, cheetah, abundant plains game
Best for: Photographers (hides), elephant, walking & horseback safari, value
Best time: May–September (dry); November–March (lush, migrant birds)
More about this reserve will be added here over time.
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