Saturday, August 17, 2024 This October, Mashatu in Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve unveils the luxurious Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide, offering a unique wildlife photography experience. Mashatu, located in Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve, is set to introduce a luxurious overnight photographic hideaway, the Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide, slated to open in October. This innovative project, developed in collaboration with C4 Photo Safaris and co-founder, professional photographer Shem Compion, offers a unique experience by seamlessly integrating the hide into the natural landscape.
This design ensures an unobtrusive environment where photography enthusiasts and wildlife lovers can observe animals in complete seclusion from dusk until dawn. The waterhole, formerly known as Pete’s Pond, has long been a hotspot for wildlife activity, attracting Mashatu’s elephant herds, along with various other animals and birds. This new hide offers a thrilling opportunity to witness these creatures up close, sometimes just meters away, with eye-level views from the hide’s windows.
The introduction of innovative, non-intrusive lighting around the waterhole will enhance both daytime and nocturnal photography experiences. The hide is equipped with sensors to alert guests to nighttime activity and a comprehensive control panel to adjust lighting settings, including side, front, and back lighting, as well as color temperature and angle. Photographers are encouraged to bring a full ran.