The Mpumalanga Lowveld is acknowledged to support one of the greatest diversities of mammalian species on the African continent.
It is here, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, that the MalaMala Game Reserve is situated. The reserve straddles the perennial Sand River and includes a variety of habitat types; dense riverine forest, acacia-combretum bushveld, open grassland and rocky outcrops, each supporting different plant and animal communities.
Located in the North Eastern Tuli Block of Botswana, Mashatu is the largest privately owned game reserve in Southern Africa.
Mopane veld and open acacia savannah stretch southwards to the thick
riverine vegetation of the mighty Limpopo River. 
Mashatu is home to seven of Africa's giants (hence it has come to be known as the "Land of the Giants") - the baobab; the eland; the ostrich; the Kori Bustard; the giraffe; the Limpopo River and the mighty elephant. Indeed , Mashatu protects the largest herd of Elephant on private land in Africa today.
Interwoven with this natural tapestry are reminders of man's presence in ancient times. In the North-Eastern part of Mashatu, black eagles nest at the Motlouse ruins, the remains of an ancient civilisation thought to be connected to the dynasty of Monomatapa.
For more information on Mashatu Game Reserve - please visit our website on www.mashatu.com
