Photo hide
Matebole Underground Hide (Mashatu)
Run by Mashatu Game Reserve · Up to 8 photographers · Mar–Nov
About
Two shipping containers sunk into the ground beside a busy waterhole give eye-level views of elephants drinking a few metres from the lens, along with predators and birds. Half-day, full-day and 12-hour uninterrupted sessions are sold to Mashatu guests, up to eight per session, with exclusive-use options and optional PhotoMashatu tutoring.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 04:58 | Night |
| 04:58 | 05:17 | Blue hour |
| 05:17 | 05:44 | Golden hour |
| 05:44 | 06:47 | Soft |
| 06:47 | 08:36 | Medium |
| 08:36 | 15:00 | Harsh |
| 15:00 | 16:50 | Medium |
| 16:50 | 17:52 | Soft |
| 17:52 | 18:20 | Golden hour |
| 18:20 | 18:38 | Blue hour |
| 18:38 | 24:00 | Night |
3 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.5 h |
| Feb | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h |
| Mar (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.5 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.2 h | 4.3 h |
| May (window) | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 5.3 h | 2.4 h |
| Jun (window) | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 7.1 h | 0.2 h |
| Jul (window) | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 6.0 h | 1.5 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 3.7 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.1 h |
| Oct (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Nov (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.4 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.5 h |
The hide
- Hide
- Sunken, at eye level with the ground
- Session
- 4 hours
- Places
- Up to 8 photographers
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
Green means ShutterAtlas has checked it. Yellow means it has not been checked yet. Red means it happens here.
Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Gaborone time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 05:37– | 18:21– | 13h 20m13 h 20 min | 89° |
| Feb | 05:57– | 18:12– | 12h 49m12 h 49 min | 81° |
| MarIn season | 06:09– | 17:50– | 12h 14m12 h 14 min | 70° |
| AprIn season | 06:20– | 17:21– | 11h 35m11 h 35 min | 58° |
| MayIn season | 06:32– | 17:00– | 11h 4m11 h 4 min | 49° |
| JunIn season | 06:44– | 16:55– | 10h 47m10 h 47 min | 45° |
| JulIn season | 06:47– | 17:04– | 10h 54m10 h 54 min | 46° |
| AugIn season | 06:32– | 17:18– | 11h 21m11 h 21 min | 54° |
| SepIn season | 06:04– | 17:28– | 11h 57m11 h 57 min | 65° |
| OctIn season | 05:36– | 17:37– | 12h 35m12 h 35 min | 77° |
| NovIn season | 05:17– | 17:52– | 13h 10m13 h 10 min | 86° |
| Dec | 05:18– | 18:11– | 13h 29m13 h 29 min | 89° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026