Mafuri Safari, South Africa
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Days 1 + 2
Mashatu Tented Camp is nestled in the remote northern area of the Mashatu Game Reserve in the Tuli Block of Botswana. The camp sleeps a maximum of 14 guests in seven twin tents. Although rustic in character every facility is provided. 
The tents are insect-proofed, have comfortable beds and each has an en-suite shower and W.C. facility. There is an open sided thatch deck where meals are served, and a traditional boma for intimate campfire dinners. This camp also contains a plunge pool. Activities are centred around game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles in the 75000 acre Mashatu Game Reserve. Besides elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena, general game like giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland and a variety of antelope, the nocturnal species like spring hares, bat eared fox, civet cat, genet cat, honey badger and mongoose etc occur throughout the reserve. The bird life is prolific with Mashatu Game Reserve recording over 350 different species. For an additional cost, a limited number of mountain bicycles are available for participation in cycling safaris. Horseback riding and archaeological walks are also available as optional extras.
Days 3 + 4
Pafuri Camp is situated on the northern bank of the Luvuvhu River within lush riverine forest. The camp consists of twenty luxurious thatched tents that are raised off the ground on wooden walkways. Each camp has its own plunge pool, dining room and lounge, although the two adjacent camps can be combined to accommodate larger parties. 
There are six family tents, which are able to sleep families of up to four under one roof. The interiors are stylish, with a Makuleke influence. Each tented room has wonderful views onto the Luvuvhu River. The rooms are comfortably furnished and have 220v lighting and an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water and an additional "outside" shower for those who want to enjoy being closer to nature.
The area is home to all the Kruger animal species, including lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard - although the Pafuri is most famous for its big herds of elephants and for special, rare birds like the Pel's fishing owl. Animals such as nyala, eland and Sharpe's grysbok are not commonly seen in the Kruger further south from Pafuri. On our morning and afternoon activities, guests may choose from a range of options, including game and nature drives in open 4x4 vehicles; night drives throughout the concession (north of the Luvuvhu), birding walks and foot safaris all accompanied by an armed guide. Alternatively some guests will enjoy just sitting on one's verandah watching the wildlife and birdlife wandering through the camp.
The Makuleke people who live on Kruger's western boundary are the landlord for this camp and for the area. They earn direct financial benefits from every guests stay at Pafuri.
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