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Machaba Camp Botswana

Machaba Camp offers safari pleasure, with elephants grazing the Khwai floodplains and permanent water near Moremi Game Reserve adding to its year-round attraction. This classic tented camp, set against a wooded setting, draws an abundance of animals.

The roomy tents, with direct access to sandy grounds and a view of the river, exude rustic appeal without elaborate decking. Rush mats, oriental rugs, comfortable seats, and oak furniture provide a cosy atmosphere in the interiors. Folding directors' chairs and metal-framed beds are authentic elements, yet plush mattresses, contemporary bathrooms with wide mirrors, and exquisite dining spaces with white tablecloths provide modern comforts.

Guests enjoy the pool with a view and explore sandy walkways lighted by storm lanterns, all while recognising the camp's commitment to sustainability.

Lodge Details

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Location

  • Accessible by Fly-and-transfer
  • Ideal length of stay 3 nights
  • The camp lies to the east of the Khwai Community Concession
  • Great for year round travel due to the permeant water fringing the Moremi Game reserve
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Accommodation & Facilities

  • 10 Tents are set back from the waters edge
  • Polished concrete floors lie beneath a canvas roof, covered by a taut flysheet and supported by a sturdy timber frame.
  • Eight of the tents are standard, while the remaining two, designed for families, consist of two connected tents with a shared bathroom at the rear.
  • From the veranda at the front of each tent, zipped canvas doors open to reveal double or twin beds, a spacious teak writing desk with brass light fixtures, and a free-standing fan.
  • All tents have en-suite bathrooms that come with indoor and outdoor showers and a separate flushing toilet/
  • The main area at Machaba has a classic safari camp feel.
  • There is a swimming pool in the main area
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Activities

  • 4WD Safari
  • Birdwatching
  • Guided walking safari
  • Mokoro
  • Night drive
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Dining

  • Able to cater for all dietary requirements , with advance notice
  • A light breakfast  is served before morning activities of cereal , yogurt , muffins and fresh fruit
  • Brunch is served after morning activities consisting of pies,  salads, fruit and cheese platters. Hot breakfast of eggs , sausages etc can be also cooked on request.
  • Afternoon tea, will consist of a mix of sweet and savoury snacks such as crostini, churros, milk cakes etc. A homemade non – alcoholic drink will also be provided.
  • For dinner which is served after the afternoon activity, a soup in the winter months with be the starter. This will be followed by a 5* meat, fish or vegetable dish and for a desert something deliciously sweet.
  • Guests are given a water bottle on arrival, which they are encouraged to top up from the filtered supply in the camp's main area.
  • It is not recommended that guests drink from the taps.
Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp is our favourite because it offers a perfect balance of real safari experiences and environmentally aware methods. Machaba Camp, located in the game-rich Khwai section of the Okavango Delta, provides visitors with unequalled chances to immerse themselves in Africa's natural treasures while minimising their environmental effect. Machaba Camp perfectly embodies NWS's ethos of providing extraordinary wildlife encounters in a responsible and luxurious manner, ensuring unforgettable experiences for their discerning clients.