| Cycling safari's are conducted from the | | | | be transported on a vehicle equipped with a |
| Mashatu Tent Camp for a minimum of 8 guests | | | | bicycle rack. After a warm welcome and |
| and a maximum of 14 guests, at no additional | | | | check-in at the Tent Camp, guests will be |
| charge. A levy will be charged for individual | | | | shown to their rooms to freshen up before |
| guests requiring a cycling safari from | | | | meeting for a delicious buffet lunch on the |
| Mashatu Main Camp or Mashatu Tent Camp. This | | | | terrace. There is time for a short siesta or |
| must be requested on confirmation of the | | | | a dip in the plunge pool before afternoon |
| reservation and is subject to availability. | | | | refreshments are served at 16h00 on the |
| | | | terrace. A briefing on safety and the cycling |
| Cycling safaris are recommended only in the | | | | modus operandi will take place. The first of |
| winter months of April through to September. | | | | the cycling safaris commence with an |
| | | | approximate 90 minute cycling adventure in |
| Radio-linked groups of cyclists accompanied | | | | the "Land of the African Giants". |
| by armed rangers set out at dawn and again at | | | | |
| dusk in search of the diverse variety of | | | | Sundowners are served as the sun sinks into |
| fauna, flora and historic artefacts that | | | | the dusty horizon. A vehicle will collect the |
| abound throughout the reserve. | | | | mountain bikes during this break. |
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| For safety reasons, a vehicle remains in | | | | The cyclists continue on a spotlit night |
| close proximity of the cyclists but out of | | | | drive in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles |
| earshot. | | | | to view the nocturnal species so prolific in |
| | | | the Mashatu Game Reserve. |
| Mashatu has mountain bicycles available, but | | | | |
| it is recommended that visitors bring their | | | | DAY 2: |
| own bikes. | | | | |
| | | | An early morning wake up call heralds the |
| The cycling safari is completely flexible and | | | | dawn. After a light breakfast, the first |
| whilst a program is recommended, this can be | | | | morning cycling sojourn begins (3 - 5 hours). |
| amended according to the preferences and | | | | There is a break for light refreshments |
| fitness of the respective cyclists. | | | | during the cycling safari. Guests return to |
| | | | camp for a well-deserved brunch. The |
| Participants may elect the cycling safari but | | | | remainder of the day may be spent relaxing by |
| this will not exclude them from game drives | | | | the pool or browsing in the curio shop. After |
| if fatigue or injury dictates. | | | | tea, coffee & refreshments on the terrace in |
| | | | the late afternoon, cyclists depart on |
| Mashatu Game Reserve recommends that all | | | | another cycling safari through Mashatu Game |
| participants wear cycling helmets for the | | | | Reserve - as described in day 1. |
| duration of the cycling safari. They are not | | | | |
| obligatory. Tyre liners for the prevention of | | | | DAY 3: |
| punctures are compulsory. | | | | |
| | | | Another early morning cycling safari or an |
| It is recommended that cyclists dress in | | | | open safari vehicle game drive experience is |
| neutral colours - light clothing for daytime | | | | available. |
| and very warm insulated jackets for evenings | | | | |
| and early mornings. | | | | Guests return to camp for a hearty breakfast |
| | | | prior to checkout and the transfer to the |
| DAY 1: | | | | Pont Drift Border Post for their return trip |
| | | | home. |
| On arrival at the Limpopo Valley Airfield or | | | | |
| the Pont Drift Border Post, a Mashatu | | | | For cycling safari's of more than 2 nights, |
| representative will meet the guests and | | | | cyclists will be invited to spend a night |
| transfer them in open safari vehicles to | | | | under the stars in a specially, constructed |
| Mashatu Tent Camp. The mountain bicycles will | | | | "sleep-out boma". |