About Machaba Camp
Machaba Camp is independently owned and operated, targeting the affordable luxury travel market worldwide. It offers great value for money and a unique classical safari experience, appealing to both novice safari guests and seasoned safari travellers.
The name "Machaba" is the local Setswana word for the Sycamore Fig Tree, also known as the tree of life. These trees are abundant in the Okavango Delta and most African riverine forests.
Machaba trees are renowned for their abundant fruit, which feeds a vast array of animals throughout the year, including elephants, baboons, bushbuck, green pigeons, and many more.
Accommodation at Machaba Camp
The camp is built in the classic 1950s style, featuring luxury safari tents with en-suite bathrooms and living areas, including romantic outdoor showers. All the tents are situated on the ground, with pathways meandering between the large riverine trees.
All 10 luxury tents are located in the beautiful riverine treeline on the Khwai River, overlooking the famous Moremi Game Reserve. From these tented verandas, guests can watch the daily parade of animals coming down to drink at the river in front of the camp. The camp consists of 8 luxury twin tents and 2 luxury family tents.
Facilities at Machaba Camp
- Swimming pool with loungers
- Tented main area
- Library
- Picturesque views over the Moremi and Khwai River
Points to Consider When Visiting Machaba Camp
- Botswana is a malaria area, and precautions are recommended.
- The water in the camp is safe to drink, and there is minimal electricity available in the rooms; however, charging facilities are available for cameras and other devices.
- Children of all ages are welcome at the camp; however, a private vehicle will need to be booked for families with children under the age of 6 years old.
Items to Consider Packing for Machaba Camp
- Long sleeves and trousers
- Sunglasses
- Closed shoes/boots
- Fleece/warm sweater
- Sunblock
- Compact jacket
- Neutral-coloured clothing
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Insect repellent
- Hat
- Flip flops
Where is Machaba Camp?
Machaba Camp is situated in the game rich Khwai area, on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta, constructed on the same site as the previous Machaba camp.
Fly to Johannesburg, and then onto Maun - Botswana. From Maun, you take a smaller charter plane to Khwai Airstrip, where you will be collected for a short 20 minute road transfer to the camp. Luggage restriction in smaller aircraft - 20kg per person soft bags