Euphorbia Mashatu

The rooms offer comfort, space, and stunning views, making it ideal for safari enthusiasts. Guests appreciated the modern design and perfect execution. The hospitality team and outstanding food left a memorable experience.

This place is fabulous! We were pampered in every possible way. The food was wonderful and prepared in very interesting ways. The bar is well stocked with premium brands. The room was off the charts! It is beautifully designed, beautifully decorated with breathtaking views and complete privacy. We loved the outdoor shower and the private lounging patio while we watched the animals in the river valley. It was serenely comfortable and just what we needed after a few hours of bouncing through the rocky terrain on a game drive. The food, drink, and service were all superb. The camp manager, Lops, assistant manager, Miss T, and all of their staff were very friendly, efficient and attentive. The place was spotless, polished, and beautiful. They take full advantage of their gorgeous surroundings. The game drives were fantastic. Our guide, Paul, and our tracker, Pontsho, were terrific. Every outing was interesting and we never wasted a minute. If it was there, we saw it. They both were very engaging and helped us to understand the nuances of what was going on around us. We had morning coffee and sun-downer drinks in spectacular locations. We tracked down lions and leopards, saw all the birds and even a crocodile. The giraffes and elephants were everywhere. Paul expertly maneuvered us to get just the right angle and light for pictures. While Paul was driving, it was great to have Pontsho in the back seat spotting interesting things along the way while fielding questions and teaching us a little Setswana. The banter between them was priceless. The terrain at Mashatu is rugged to say the least. We drove places that I would not have imagined was possible. Those safari Land Cruisers are something else. The off-roading itself was fun, especially at night. We had both a morning session and an evening session at the elephant hide. I thought it might be a little hokey, but it was really awesome. We could have reached out and touched a spotted hyena (a very bad idea!) and watching the infant elephants bother the entire herd had us cracking up. The guide at the hide was knowledgeable about photography as well as animals. This is a premium safari experience in every way.

Euphorbia made our entire trip. Out of the 4 lodges we stayed, this by far was the best. Best in service, best in staff, best in design, comfort and hospitality. The area is quite pretty with decent game viewing. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by the manager Miss T along with bar tender extraordinaire KG who presented us with a beautiful welcome drink. Miss T gave us the grand tour of the lodge - AMAZING! The design of the lodge as well as the furnishing were thought out with such care. They incorporate within the lodge elements of the surrounding area. The bar area is just beautiful - gorgeous design, art and a well stocked bar and comfortable seating. There is also a beautiful fireplace! The rooms were amazing as well. From the layout, the view to the well stocked minibar. What really made our stay was our extremely knowledgeable guide and spotter - Goms and Jacks. They were amazing in tracking cats that it was mind boggling. Plus their knowledge and passion for the area and animals enhanced our hours together, making each of our drives unique and enjoyable. Plus Goms' driving up and down the rocky embankments in hot pursuit was handled with aplomb. Plus they have wonderful sundowner spots! Once returned to the lodge we were again warming greeted by staff and Miss T as well as interesting mocktails from KG. Not only is he a wonderful mixologist but knows which wines pair perfectly with meals. The had a wonderful selection of wines, especially from South Africa. Meals were served by friendly staff - Jessica, Gloria and KB and were quite tasty. No wish or want was too much. The manager, Miss T is new to the site and quite young but none of which takes away from her expertise in hospitality. She exudes friendless, warmth and knowledge. We looked forward to our evening cocktail chats with her, and her sharing her Botswana culture and experiences with us . This is a well run camp with staff that enhance the experience. Miss T and the Mashatu management have put together a wonderful team! It was hard to leave!