Mashatu to launch Lala Limpopo Overnight Hide in Botswana

Mashatu in Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve is currently developing a brand-new luxury overnight photographic experience, the Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide, due to launch in October.  

Created in partnership with concessionaire C4 Photo Safaris,  the new hide has been subtly sunk into the ground to blend in with the surrounding scenery and will offer photography enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike the opportunity to view wildlife in absolute privacy from dusk till dawn.  

Travel agents are advised to prebook this bucket list activity when they are reserving accommodation at Mashatu to ensure availability.

The waterhole, previously known and loved by many as Pete’s Pond, has always been a hive of wildlife activity as Mashatu’s many herds of elephants and other animals and birds come down to drink and wallow in the waterhole - which will make for some the most thrilling wildlife encounters imaginable, given that they are at eye level, sometimes as close as a couple of meters away from the window. Innovative, non-intrusive lighting is also being introduced around the waterhole to ensure the best possible conditions for both daytime and nocturnal photography, with sensors to alert you to activity during the night and full control panel, allowing adjustment of the side, front and back lighting, as well as colour temperature and angle.

Lala (meaning sleep) Limpopo will be available to book for exclusive use and will sleep up to four photographers or guests at a time.  There is also a small kitchen and lounge/dining area, full bathroom with shower facilities and a separate bedroom for the tour leader, Mashatu ranger or C4 guide who is always available for safety, advice and tips.  There will also be facilities for editing photography between filming and shooting.  There is also a small outdoor courtyard to the rear entrance should guests wish to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors without disturbing the wildlife. 

There will be an opening special of 50% running for the months of October and November 2024 for those eagerly awaiting, lenses at the ready.  All photo hides on Mashatu close for the rainy season.