CYCLING SAFARIS

Bring your mountain bike and your stress and ride among the giants.
You owe yourself the opportunity just once in your life!

Cycle Mashatu enjoys the cycling concession on Mashatu Game Reserve under the expert guidance of the very affable Greg Bond.

Many would argue that you have not lived until you have cycled in the Land of the Giants - an intoxicating experience indeed!

Head out each morning early and push yourself to your physical limits on ancient elephant paths, over rough gravel and through cool streams of water. In a land as diverse as Mashatu, you are guaranteed new mediums and trails around every corner.

Your safety is secure in the hands of armed rangers who head and tail the group of cyclists - and who remain in radio contact with a vehicle that travels close behind but out of earshot and sight.

Wilderness Cycling Safaris

This is an awesome adventure experience! Each night is spent camped at different locations in the bush under the stars. The days are spent exploring the area and tracking down game, visiting the sites and generally having a good time on the bikes. The camp sites are very basic, with a bucket shower and a "bush loo" making up the ablutions.

Minimum 4 guests; Maximum of 8 guests

Itinerary

You arrive at Pont Drift Border Post or Limpopo Valley Airfield. You will be met at by the bicycle guides and bicycles. You will change into your cycling gear (recommended that you arrive in cycling gear) and cycle to the first destination.

The following morning you will cycle for 4 – 6 hours to the next camp. In the evening you can either do a short ride or walk in the vicinity of the camp , or have the chance to simply relax and enjoy the sunset.

On the 2^nd morning you will repeat day one by cycling off to the next wilderness camp.

On your last morning you will either ride to the border, to Pete’s Pond or to the Mmamagwa Kgotla, where you can enjoy a good hot shower, a late breakfast and check out. You will then be transported by vehicle to the border post or airfield for your departure.

Facilities available at the bush camps:

Bucket shower with hot water.
Light snack before morning ride, big brunch upon arrival at camp. Dinner cooked over the coals in the evening. Light refreshments during ride.
Choice of bottled and canned beverages to guests account.
No tents – guests sleep under the stars. Guests take it in turns to do night watch .
Bedding – mattress, pillows and blankets provided. (Please bring our own sleeping bag, and towels).
No laundry facilities.

Camp Based Cycling Safaris

This cycling safari is based at the Mashatu Tent Camp or the Mashatu Main Camp and undertaken on a daily basis.
You will be taken out in the early mornings and late afternoons. In the evenings you have the option of a night game drive from Sunset Koppie. Midday is spent around the pool or at the hide watching wildlife and birds. You will have the choice of going on a Ivory and Archeology tour with our resident elephant researcher.

Itinerary

Upon arrival you will be transferred from the border post or airport to the camp where you will be met by the cycling guides and bicycles.

A short orientation ride will take place on the first afternoon or evening to Sunset Koppie. You will be then put onto the game vehicle and taken on a game drive, returning to the camp for supper in the boma.

Next morning breakfast will be served before heading out ( 4 – 6 hour ride). You will be given light refreshments during the ride and will return to camp for high tea on the terrace overlooking the waterhole. A short evening ride will take place to watch the sunset at Sunset Koppie. You will be taken on a game drive on their way back to camp and return in time for another wonderful dinner in the boma.

Day 2 goes much the same as day 1. You will be taken to new areas in the reserve learning more about the history of Mashatu and tracking more wildlife. Ending the day with a gam e drive and dinner.

On the final morning – a buffet breakfast before a short early morning ride. You will return to the camp and have time to clean up. You will be transported to the border post or to Limpopo Valley Airfield at 13h00.

Combination Cycling Safaris

You have the option of staying in the wilderness and staying at the Tent or Main Camp. Either the first night can be spent in the Tent Camp/ Main Camp and the other 2 nights spent in the wilderness or the first 2 nights are spent in the wilderness and the last night at the tented camps. Minimum of 3 nights. Single supplement will be charged in camps, no single supplement will be charged for wilderness nights.
Minimum of 4 guests and maximum of 8 guests.

Itinerary

Minimum of 3 nights. Single supplement will be charged in camps, no single supplement will be charged for wilderness nights .

Minimum of 4 guests and maximum of 8 guests.

A combination of the above itinerary’s will apply.

List of Requirements for the Cycle Safaris

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