Lodge

Mashatu Lodge (PhotoMashatu)

Run by Mashatu Game Reserve · Mar–Nov

In season nowOutside protected areasUnverified

About

The main lodge of Mashatu, a large private reserve in Botswana's Tuli Block known for elephants, big cats and dramatic rocky landscapes. Its PhotoMashatu programme offers a dedicated photographic vehicle (ideally two guests), in-camp tutoring by a resident photographer, camera hire and sessions in the underground Matebole hide.

Open months

Mashatu Lodge (PhotoMashatu) by month
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

Light through the day, 15 November, local time, Africa/Gaborone
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

Light mix by month, hours a day, under a clear sky
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 lodge

Distance: Unknown
Lens: Unknown
Language: English
Species nearby: African elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Spotted hyena and Aardwolf

For photographers

Hides on site: Yes
Photo vehicles: Yes
Power and charging: Unknown
Internet: Unknown

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

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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.

Light by month at Mashatu Lodge (PhotoMashatu), in Gaborone time
Month	Golden hour		Daylight	Sun at noon
Month	Morning golden hour	Evening golden hour	Daylight	Sun at noon
Jan	05:37–06:05	18:21–18:49	13h 20m13 h 20 min	89°
Feb	05:57–06:23	18:12–18:38	12h 49m12 h 49 min	81°
MarIn season	06:09–06:35	17:50–18:16	12h 14m12 h 14 min	70°
AprIn season	06:20–06:46	17:21–17:47	11h 35m11 h 35 min	58°
MayIn season	06:32–07:00	17:00–17:28	11h 4m11 h 4 min	49°
JunIn season	06:44–07:13	16:55–17:24	10h 47m10 h 47 min	45°
JulIn season	06:47–07:15	17:04–17:33	10h 54m10 h 54 min	46°
AugIn season	06:32–06:59	17:18–17:45	11h 21m11 h 21 min	54°
SepIn season	06:04–06:30	17:28–17:54	11h 57m11 h 57 min	65°
OctIn season	05:36–06:02	17:37–18:04	12h 35m12 h 35 min	77°
NovIn season	05:17–05:44	17:52–18:20	13h 10m13 h 10 min	86°
Dec	05:18–05:47	18:11–18:39	13h 29m13 h 29 min	89°

Getting there

Nearest airport: Unknown

Sources

Sources not statedConfidence unknownChecked Oct 2026

Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026