Mashite, Botswana: From June 6th to 12th, 2025, riders around the world will be taking part in the 2025 Giants (LOTG) cycling event hosted by Stephen Lansdowne, hosted by Mashite Game Reserve Majority Owner and Passionate Conservationists.
The event will be held in Mashit for the third year in a row, raising important funds for the Touri Protection Trust (TCT) for conservation, poaching, and community uplifting and strength.
A 120-180km cycling trail spans over three days, split into groups of experienced leaders and up to eight riders, so the trail passes through this rugged terrain filled with elephants, leopards, lions and cheetahs for a lifelong safari riding experience. Each team is followed by a game drive vehicle with guides, trackers and spectators.
The fee for participating starts with a £2,500 sharing per person for a 6-night LOTG 2025 package that includes all meals and daily game drives and guided walks. This includes rejuvenating days where participants visit the community and conservation projects, including a three-day cycling event (Medic, Spa, Support & Mechanic, Gift Bag), two sundowner events, and a gala dinner.
The event is about having a positive impact through ecotourism and has £780 for all bookings for events donated to TCT. The goal is to raise 1 million Botswana puras, over 70,000 US dollars.
Check out the highlights of 2024 here. For more information or for email (email protection), visit the Mashatu Lotg25 webpage and book a spot.
With some spaces in the Country Group already fully booked in 2025, riders can contact us today about LOTG 2026, which will take place between May 1-7, 2026.
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Notes for editors:
•Mashatu Game Reserve is privately owned by the Lansdown Family Office (Pula), in collaboration with the Botswana Development Corporation.
• Outside the public sector and government, Mashas is the largest employer in Botswana's Bobirwa district. Mashatu currently employs more than 296 full-time employees (56% males and 44% females), with annual salary exceeding P25 million.
•98% of all employees are Botswanaians, of which 80% come from the Bobirwa district (including six villages closest to the reserve). 82 employees hold senior management positions, of which 60% are women.
About Tuli Conservation Trust (TCT):
•Tuli Conservation Trust (TCT) was founded in 1993 by the Northern Touri Game Reserve (NOTUGRE) Land Owners Association in Botswana. TCT focuses on wildlife conservation, environmental conservation and strengthening communities. Tuli Conservation Trust UK (TCTUK), the UK counterpart of TCT, is a registered charity that funds major projects, primarily anti-surveillance efforts, fence upgrades, community outreach and empowerment programs.
