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