Mashatu Game Reserve - Land of the Giants Cycling Event, Botswana: 6 nights from R62 049 for cyclists and R42 415 for spectators

Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana— Land of the Giants (LOTG) Cycling Event, Botswana — 6 nights from R62 049 for cyclists and R42 415 for spectators - see itinerary below.

• BONUS:  All buyers will receive a R500 Cycle Lab Gift Voucher

The availability at the lodges for LOTG 2027 as follows.

1. Euphorbia Mashatu - 4 villas , accommodating max 8 pax sharing - suitable for up to 1 team of 8 cyclists

2. Mashatu Lodge - 3 suites, accommodating max 6 pax sharing

3. Kolokolo Safari Home - 4 suites, accommodating max 8 pax sharing – suitable for 1 team of 8 cyclists.

4. Mashatu Tent Camp - 8 tents, accommodating max 16 pax sharing – suitable for up to 2 teams of 8 cyclists.

Mashatu Game Reserve, known as the 'Land of the Giants', is a privately owned wilderness destination in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve of eastern Botswana. The property comprises multiple luxury accommodation options including Euphorbia Mashatu villas, Mashatu Lodge, Tuli Safari Lodge, Mashatu Tent Camp and exclusive safari homes, alongside award-winning photographic hides and a dedicated PhotoMashatu team for wildlife photography support.

The reserve hosts the annual Land of the Giants (LOTG) cycling event — a week-long, hosted cycling and safari experience that blends multi-day mountain-bike stages with the classic safari programme. Riders cover staged distances on purpose-planned tracks through elephant-lined paths, sandstone ridges and river valleys; the event includes guided cycling groups, support vehicles, medics, mechanics, daily game drives and optional safari walks, and uplifts conservation fundraising and awareness for the Tuli Conservation Trust.

Guests enjoy full-board accommodation packages, guided game drives, photographic hides, mountain-bike rentals (and e-bikes on request), cultural visits, transfers including internal flights to Limpopo Valley Airfield, and on-site services such as Wi‑Fi, laundry and curated dining under open skies. Accommodation ranges from private 5-star villas with plunge pools to intimate tented suites, offering both exclusive-use and family-friendly options.

Mashatu places conservation and community impact at the heart of its experiences: LOTG proceeds support anti-poaching work and Tuli Conservation Trust initiatives. For event bookings and lodge reservations the property provides a reservations team and an events manager for LOTG enquiries; travellers can contact Mashatu for rates, itineraries and to secure space for this signature conservation-focused cycling and safari programme.

• LOTG 2027 ITINERARY
• Day 1 Sat 01.05.2027
  • Arrival day … arrive in the reserve by air/road. Transfer via game drive to respective lodges. Check in at the respective lodges and enjoy afternoon lodge activities i.e. high tea followed by game drive/walk, sundowners and dinner at the lodge.
• Day 2 Sun 02.05.2027
  • Induction day … at the race village between morning and afternoon activities i.e. any time between early morning game drives/walks, brunch, high tea and afternoon game drives/walks. The race village will be open from 7am to 4pm for registration. All bikes will be at the race village ready for pre-event checks and fitment. Pre / post registration time will be spent with the Anti-Poaching Team, learning about the valuable work they do to preserve the Reserve. All cyclists and spectators will meet for a combined sundowners that evening at 5:00pm, followed by night drive back to the respective lodges for dinner.
• Day 3 Mon 03.05.2027,  Day 4 Tue 04.05.2027 & Day 5 Wed 05.05.2027
  • 3 days of cycling … 40 to 60 km of cycling in Mashatu Game Reserve each day! 5am wake-up calls, 5:30am breakfasts, 6am depart from lodges on game drives to the race village, 7am to 12noon cycling event. Water points and refreshments provided.
  • Spectators have the option of joining the support vehicles, or game drive vehicles, to follow the cyclists on their daily routes; or they can partake in one optional activity per cycling day, from the race village i.e. walks, horse rides, photographic hide sessions, spa treatments and yoga sessions. 
  • Back at the lodges in the afternoons for lunches and afternoon activities i.e. high teas followed by game drives/ walks, and sundowners in the bush, and dinners at the respective lodges.
• Day 6 Thu 06.05.2027 
  • Adventure day … early morning breakfast followed by a game drive which includes tea/coffee at the iconic site of Mmamagwa or the Confluence, a choice of adventure activities including hide sessions also on offer. Afternoon relaxation at the respective lodges, including combined high tea and sundowners. 6pm game drive departures to Gala Dinner under the starry African skies, including prize giving, entertainment, camaraderie with fellow riders and spectators.
• Day 7 Fri 07.05.2027
• Departure day … early morning game drives/walks, followed by brunch at the respective lodges between 10am and 11am. Check out from the respective lodges and transfers via game drive for departure from the reserve by air/road