24 April 2024 - 30 April 2024
From USD $6 500,00 price per sharing person
23 February 2024 - 29 February 2024
From USD $6 500,00 price per sharing person
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Highighting the beauty of the Nothern Tuli Game Reserve:A land unlike anything else.
Affectionately known as the “land of Giants”, Mashatu is the epitome of what defines a wilderness area in Africa. Steeped in mysterious history and embellished by the bounty of the wildlife that this 90,000 acre wilderness has to offer, Mashatu will take you back in time and awaken your senses in the present. On the eastern tip of Botswana, bordering South Africa and Zimbabwe, Mashatu is characterised by Woodland Savanna, wide open plains areas, sacred Sandstone outcrops and swampy vleis. This diversity of habitats supports the largest Elephant population on private property in Botswana. Some 1000 Elephants call Mashatu home. Leopards stalk the Majali dry river, and Mashatu provides some of the best leopard viewing in Africa, often reclining in a huge Mashatu (Nyala berry) tree. Lion, Cheetah and Hyena are also found on the reserve, with an array of other species Eland, Wildebeest, Zebra, Impala and Bushbuck. Birders and bird photographers will also not be disappointed, with over 360 species recorded. The overall photographic hit rate is one of the highest we know of, with birdlife, predators and large mammals all combining to keep your cameras very busy. There is a fantastic sunken photographic hide on the reserve, giving the wildlife the opportunity to seek you out. This hide has produced several award winning images. It is perfectly positioned to utilise the light, and because of the low perspective, the backgrounds are incredible. When the Elephants aren’t around many species of mammals and birds use the waterhole, so there is usually something exciting to photograph.
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ITINERARY
This safari will consist of an itinerary as such:
Day 1 - Arrival Day
You will be road transferred from Johannesburg to Pont Drift Border where a Mashatu representative will met and transfer you to Tuli Safari Lodge for your two night stay.
Day 3 - 6
After breakfast you will be transferred to Mashatu Lodge for a further 4 nights.
Day 6
After your morning activity and brunch, you will be transferred Back to Pont Drift Border in time for your road transfer back to the Johannesburg. This unfortunately is the end of your safari!
who'sGUIDING YOU?
24 April 2024 - 30 April 2024
Janet Kleyn
Janet is a professional wildlife photographer and qualified nature and trails guide. She joined the C4 team in 2017 as manager of the photographic concession at Mashatu Game Reserve in the Northern Tuli block of Botswana. There she spent six years as our “hide” lady, accompanying guests to the photographic hides as well as on the photo vehicle. In this role she shared her expert advice, tuition and tips to help her clients take their photography to the next level. Janet prides herself on her client focus and making the best possible experience for each individual. Janet’s skill was much in demand, with guests from around the world requesting her as a private tutor and guide. Her calm demeanour and wonderful nature with her guests meant that Janet was always held in high esteem by guests and staff alike. Janet has an in-depth understanding of clients’ needs and expectations. It is with this knowledge, combined with her excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, that she now leads our team to ensure your photographic safari is meticulously planned and not only meets, but exceeds your expectations.
24 April 2024 - 30 April 2024
Aubrey Tseleng
Botswana born and raised, Aubrey Tseleng qualified as a teacher of Art. In 2006 he studied at the University of Cape Town towards a BA Fine Arts, majoring in Photography. His work has been recognised through several awards including The Katrine Harries Purchase Award and the Tierney Fellowship.
23 February 2024 - 29 February 2024
Danielle Carstens
Danielle has been taking photographs ever since she can remember. As a young girl, she always had a disposable Kodak film camera in hand.
Many years later, she still has a camera in hand, albeit an upgraded one. Her love for photography, coupled with her inherent love for wildlife and wild places, led her to be a professional photographic guide in Africa, her home continent. She spent years living in Botswana and guiding photo tours throughout the country’s wildest regions with guests from all over the world. In addition to Botswana, she has also lead photo tours in Namibia, South Africa and Kenya and has travelled to some of Africa’s lesser known countries including Sudan, Lesotho and Madagascar.
Having spent countless hours in the bush over 30 years has lead to her in-depth knowledge of animal behaviour, which she believes is one of the most important aspects of wildlife photography. To see her guests discover the art of photography while spending time in the beauty of nature, is what makes her happy. Taking time to observe wildlife and appreciate the moment is what it is all about for her.
Her dream is for photographic safaris to become the most sustainable form of tourism in order to conserve the wildlife and wild places that are becoming more precious by the day. When not in the bush, she enjoys being in or on water - swimming, kayaking or just enjoying the sunshine.
23 February 2024 - 29 February 2024
Aubrey Tseleng
Botswana born and raised, Aubrey Tseleng qualified as a teacher of Art. In 2006 he studied at the University of Cape Town towards a BA Fine Arts, majoring in Photography. His work has been recognised through several awards including The Katrine Harries Purchase Award and the Tierney Fellowship.