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Mashatu Combo with Danielle Carstens 2026

9 September 2026 - 15 September 2026

USD $8 650,00 pps / USD $10 850,00 single

This webpage offers you a glimpse of the safari. For the full details of the safari with a day to day itinerary, full logistics, details of accommodation and a comprehensive list of what is included and excluded, please download the full brochure.

SAFARI OVERVIEW

  • Your Guide: Danielle Carstens
  • Group Size: Minimum and maximum of 4 guests.
  • Recommended for: Photographers of all levels who want to capture Africa’s iconic wildlife in one of the continent’s most rewarding photographic destinations. This safari includes hide sessions and classic game drives for a diverse portfolio of images.
  • Fitness level: Low – You will be required to climb onto and off a safari vehicle and participate in short walks to and from hides. Game drives take place on unpaved terrain, which can be bumpy and dusty.
  • The C4 Experience: This itinerary has been designed by our expert team to maximise your photographic opportunities at Mashatu. With three sessions in the legendary Matebole Hide and one night in the exclusive Lala Limpopo Sleep-Out Hide, you will experience Africa from unique perspectives. C4’s award-winning photo guides ensure not only world-class tuition but also meticulous planning and seamless logistics, so you can focus on your photography and enjoy every moment of your safari.

From open savannas to underground hides, Mashatu offers a rare fusion of luxury, wilderness, and world-class wildlife photography.

This remarkable Photo Safari immerses you in the wild beauty of Mashatu Game Reserve, where every moment offers the chance to capture Africa at its most raw and awe-inspiring. Known as the “Land of the Giants,” Mashatu’s 90,000-acre wilderness is home to the largest elephant population on private land in Botswana, alongside leopards, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Its sweeping plains, sandstone ridges, and ancient Mashatu trees provide striking backdrops for unforgettable photography. Your journey combines the thrill of open-vehicle game drives with exclusive photographic hide experiences. Spend an extraordinary night at the new Lala Limpopo Sleep-Out Hide, where nocturnal wildlife comes alive under the stars. By day, photograph predators and herds from the legendary Matebole Underground Hide, a low-perspective vantage point that brings wildlife to eye level. With three Matebole sessions, an overnight sleep-out, and daily safari drives, this itinerary ensures the highest photographic success rate. Whether it’s the intimacy of predators at close range or the majesty of elephants against vast skies, Mashatu promises a diverse portfolio of images and memories. This safari blends luxury, wilderness, and photography into one seamless experience, leaving you inspired and eager to return to Africa’s untamed heart.

HIGHLIGHTS

Safari Highlights
  • Beautiful accommodation at Mashatu Tent Camp, Mashatu Lodge and Lala Limpopo Sleep-out Hide. Each location offers a unique setting and a diverse range of habitats to explore and photograph.
  • Accompanied by Danielle Carstens, an experienced wildlife photography guide, ensuring expert advice throughout your safari.
  • Exceptional opportunities to spend extended time with predators and elephants in stunning natural backdrops, perfect for capturing memorable wildlife moments.
  • Exclusive use of both the legendary Matebole Underground Hide and the new Lala Limpopo Sleep-out Hide, giving you unparalleled access to wildlife photography.
  • On-the-ground training during safari drives and bush walks to help you take incredible images, tailored to your skill level.
  • Mid-day photography tutoring sessions with your guide, providing tips, techniques, and constructive feedback to improve your work.

Photography Highlights
  • Close-quarter photography of predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
  • Excellent, open sightings and photography of very relaxed elephants.
  • General game is relaxed and easy to photograph, providing ideal learning opportunities.
  • Varied landscapes including plains, rocky outcrops, forested areas, and open riverbeds, offering diverse photographic backdrops.
  • Exclusive hide experiences: a total of 5 hide sessions, including the legendary Matebole Underground Hide and the new Lala Limpopo Sleep-out Hide.

Testimonials

What C4 Photo Safaris guests say

I would like to a quick note to say thank you for a great photographic safari. Shems photographic knowledge and willingness to share his skills with us made this trip well worth it. The sightings and the opportunities that were presented to us were spectacular, from the first game drive to the last drive.

Prakash Bhikha

An excellent destination to conduct a field workshop. At the current price I wont hesitate to join again.jpg experience and sightings will always be part of my memory. Thanks Shem for yet another few beautiful days out in nature!

Johann Mader

The course is highly recommended for anyone wanting to know how to achieve the most from their camera when it comes to wildlife photography. Mashatu is an excellent place to view wildlife in big open wide spaces.jpg tented camp is great and has wonderful and friendly staff and is a very relaxing place to spend time at.

Allan Elliot

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Danielle Carstens
9 September 2026 - 15 September 2026