Machaba Camp Okavango Delta Botswana

Overlooking the famous Moremi Game Reserve Machaba Camp is independently owned and run. Machaba Camp is aimed at the affordable luxury travel markets across the world, offering great value for money and a unique classical safari experience. Machaba Camp will appeal to the novice safari guest as well as to the seasoned safari traveller.

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The name Machaba is the local Setswana name for the Sycamore Fig Tree, the tree of life. The Machaba tree abounds in the Okavango Delta and most African riverine forests. Machaba trees are renowned for their abundant fruit, which feed a vast array of animals throughout the year, including elephant, baboons, bush buck, green pigeons and many more.

Accommodation at Machaba Camp Okavango Delta

Safari Tents

The camp is built in the classic 1950's style, with luxury safari tents, en-suite bathrooms and living areas, not forgetting the romantic outdoor showers. All the tents are situated on the ground and the pathways to the tents meander between the large riverine trees.

All 10 luxury tents are situated in the beautiful riverine treeline on the Khwai River, overlooking the famous Moremi Game Reserve. From these tented verandas one can watch the daily parade of animals coming down to drink at the river in front of camp. The camp consists of 8 luxury twin tents and 2 luxury family tents.

Facilities that are available at Machaba Camp: Swimming Pool, with loungers, Tented Main Area, Library, and Picturesque views over the Moremi and Khwai River.

Points to consider

* Botswana is a malaria area and precautions are recommended.
* The water in camp is safe to drink and minimum electricity is available in the rooms, however charging facilities are available for cameras etc.
* 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.

Where is Machaba Camp?

Machaba Camp is situated in the game rich Khwai area, on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta overlooking the famous Moremi Game Reserve.

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.