Safari
Mashatu Exclusive Photo Safari with Isak Pretorius
Run by C4 Photo Safaris · 9 days · Up to 4 people · May
About
An eight-night early dry-season safari on Mashatu for three or four guests with Isak Pretorius, focused on leopard, lion, cheetah, hyena and elephants in open terrain and sandstone landscapes. It includes low-angle sessions in the Matebole hide and an exclusive overnight in the Lala Limpopo sleep-out hide.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | In season |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 May
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:14 | Night |
| 06:14 | 06:32 | Blue hour |
| 06:32 | 07:00 | Golden hour |
| 07:00 | 08:08 | Soft |
| 08:08 | 10:44 | Medium |
| 10:44 | 13:15 | Harsh |
| 13:15 | 15:52 | Medium |
| 15:52 | 17:00 | Soft |
| 17:00 | 17:28 | Golden hour |
| 17:28 | 17:46 | Blue hour |
| 17:46 | 24:00 | Night |
3.2 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 | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.5 h |
| Apr | 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 | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 7.1 h | 0.2 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 6.0 h | 1.5 h |
| Aug | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 3.7 h |
| Sep | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.1 h |
| Oct | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Nov | 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 trip
- Length
- 9 days
- Group size
- Up to 4 people
- Led by
- Isak Pretorius
- Route
- Starts and ends in Mashatu Game Reserve
- Language
- English
Route
- Mashatu
- Matebole Hide
- Lala Limpopo Sleep-Out Hide
What the price covers
- Hide fee: Yes
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.
| 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° |
| Mar | 06:09– | 17:50– | 12h 14m12 h 14 min | 70° |
| Apr | 06:20– | 17:21– | 11h 35m11 h 35 min | 58° |
| MayIn season | 06:32– | 17:00– | 11h 4m11 h 4 min | 49° |
| Jun | 06:44– | 16:55– | 10h 47m10 h 47 min | 45° |
| Jul | 06:47– | 17:04– | 10h 54m10 h 54 min | 46° |
| Aug | 06:32– | 17:18– | 11h 21m11 h 21 min | 54° |
| Sep | 06:04– | 17:28– | 11h 57m11 h 57 min | 65° |
| Oct | 05:36– | 17:37– | 12h 35m12 h 35 min | 77° |
| Nov | 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