Machaba Camp accommodation is a luxury 1950’s style safari camp in the Khwai area (wheelchair friendly). Little Machaba is ideal for exclusive use safaris. Aimed at affordable luxury travel markets across the world. It offers great value for money and a unique classical safari experience.
The main Machaba Camp accommodates up to 24 people. The smaller; Little Machaba sleeps up to 8 people or 12 people on an exclusive use basis. The camps are inspired by the authentic spirit of a safari with Eco-luxury canvas safari tents, en-suite bathrooms, and living areas.
Pool at Machaba Camp in Okavango Delta
Machaba Camps are environmentally friendly safari camps consciously forgoing certain conveniences like hairdryers and aircon. They rely on alternative energy; a hybrid of solar energy and a backup generator. And use low energy consuming appliances and light bulbs to lighten the load on the planet. No permanent fixtures mean that the campsites can be rehabilitated in 1.5 years. Separate Bio Plants manage the kitchen, laundry, and staff village solids.
Nestled in a riverine tree line, the camp offers privacy, spectacular river views with excellent food, and especially a layer of warm hospitality. The tents are positioned alongside the picturesque Moremi and Khwai Rivers to optimize views of the animals coming to the river’s edge to drink.
Machaba Camp has 10 Luxury Tents sleeping a maximum of 24 guests in 8 x Luxury Tents and 2 x Family Luxury Tents. Built on the ground level to make them more suited to guests that are less mobile / wheelchair friendly. Tent 5 (Family Tent) & Tent 4 (Double) also have railings in the toilet for disabled guests.
The luxury safari tents feature en suite bedrooms with a romantic king sized bed or two twin beds. The Family tents at Machaba Camp have two separate sleeping areas; each with oversized beds and comfortably catering to four guests in total. There are mini safes in all the tents as well as standing fans.
Machaba Camp accommodation
Family safari:
Children of all ages are welcome at Machaba Camp. Kids aged 5 years and younger stay free; while children between 6 and 11 pay the standard child rate. All children of 12 years and older pay the full adult rate.
Only four guests can share a Family Luxury Tent (additional children on request, please speak to us)
A private vehicle must be booked for guests traveling with children under the age of 6.
No children under 12 are allowed to participate in Mokoro and Game Walk activities.
Machaba Camp family accommodation with inter-leading tents
Little Machaba Camp
While Little Machaba shares the same island and style as Machaba Camp it is a much smaller, more intimate camp. It is built on raised decks to offer everyone picturesque views over the Moremi Game Reserve. It offers luxury safari tents with en suite bathrooms and living areas with romantic outdoor showers. They also have private romantic outdoor baths. The main dining and bar area is also on wooden decks; overlooking a large floodplain.
Little Machaba Camp has 4 x Luxury Tents sleeping a maximum of 8 x guests in 2 x Luxury Tents and 2 x Family Luxury Tents (used for 2 adults). No children under 12 years of age are allowed at Little Machaba unless exclusive use of the Camp is booked. Therefore; they can accommodate up to 12 people including the children (2 x adults and 2 x children in the Family Tents).
Facilities
Both camps have a swimming pool with sun loungers
A tented main area with a library, curio shop, and limited WiFi
A Spa Therapist offers treatments in your room.
Mokoro safari in Okavango Delta
Activities at both Machaba Camp and Little Machaba Camp:
Morning and evening game drives
Walking (guide dependent)
Mekoros (all year round but dependent on water levels)
Game viewing from the comfort of your own tent
Visits to the local community (water level dependent)
Optional after Dinner Night Drive
A typical day on safari at Machaba Camps
Kindly note times may vary slightly and winter timings are different
Wake up call at your room at 5.30 am before gathering at the main area for a light breakfast and a cuppa. At around 6.30 am, depart for your morning activity such as game drive, nature walk, or mokoro.
Return from your morning activity and enjoy brunch while sharing stories of your encounters with fellow guests.
Afternoon at leisure. Activities include relaxing in and around the swimming pool; visiting the curio shop or by all means enjoying a spa treatment in your room.
Afternoon Tea is at 3.30 pm before departing on your afternoon game drive. Dinner is under the stars at around 8 pm and afterward, an optional night safari drive is offered; before retiring for the evening.
Where are Machaba Camp and Little Machaba Camp?
The Khwai Concession is a 35 000 hectare reserve located in the northeastern section of the world famous Okavango Delta which shares its westerly border with the Moremi Game Reserve.
Leopard on safari in Okavango Delta
Accommodation Rates at Machaba Camps:
2025 Machaba Camp Rates
Secret: 11th January to 31st March 2025
Per person
$683
Single supplement
N/A
Children 6 – 11 years*
$342
Shoulder: 1st – 30th April 2025
Per person
$840
Single supplement
$336
Children 6 – 11 years*
$420
High: 1st May to 31st October 2025
Per person
$1,250
Single supplement
$500
Children 6 – 11 years*
$625
Shoulder: 1st November 2025 to 10th January 2026
Per person
$840
Single supplement
$336
Children 6 – 11 years*
$420
*Child rate at Machaba Camp. Little Machaba is for children 12 years and older unless on exclusive use. Then children from 6 – 11 years pay 50% of the adult rate and up to 5 years stay free.
Rates are fully inclusive of:
Accommodation,
All meals,
Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. Excluding imported and premium drinks,
Laundry,
Lodge activities,
Return vehicle airstrip transfers, & taxes. All rates exclude:
All flights,
Premium imported drinks,
Travel insurance and visas,
Discretionary tips,
Machaba Safaris Conservation and Community Levy.
Machaba Camp Special Offers and Packages
Stay three nights and only pay for two
Valid from 15th November to 31st March (Excluding 20th December to 6th January) every year.
Secret Season Packages
Combine the lodges in the Machaba Collection with our stay 6, and pay 4 (2 nights free). Or for a really special 9 night Botswana safari, get 3 free nights.
Valid from 11th January – 31st March and 15th November – 20th December every year.
The Machaba properties in Botswana are Monachira Camp, Machaba Camp, Gomoti Plains Camp, and Kiri Camp in the Okavango Delta. And Ngoma Safari Lodge in Chobe.
The Machaba properties in Zimbabwe are Mana River Camp and Ingwe Pan in the Mana Pools National Park. Verney’s Camp and Deteema Springs in Hwange National Park.
Secret Season Example Packages ↓
Single travelers and children need to be quoted separately
There may be a slight change in price should the itinerary be reversed
6 Nights Okavango Delta Combo Package (2 camps):
From $ 4,543 Per Person Sharing (11th January – 31 March 2025)
From $5,716 Per Person Sharing (15th November – 20th December 2025)
Includes:
Accommodation for 3 nights at Machaba or Little Machaba Camp and 3 nights at Gomoti Plains Camp on a Fully Inclusive basis
Conservation levies for 6 nights
Flights from Maun – Machaba – Gomoti – Maun
2 free nights
6 Nights Okavango Delta & Chobe National Park Combo:
From $3,672 Per Person Sharing (11th January – 31 March 2025)
From $4,345 Per Person Sharing (15th November – 20th December 2025)
Includes:
Accommodation for 3 nights at Machaba or Little Machaba Camp and 3 nights at Ngoma Safari Lodge on a Fully Inclusive basis
Conservation levies for 6 nights
Flights from Maun – Machaba – Kasane
Return road transfers from Kasane Airport (Ngoma Safari Lodge)
2 free nights
6 Nights Okavango Delta Combo (2 camps)
From $4,542 Per Person Sharing (11th January – 31 March 2025)
From $5,716 Per Person Sharing (15th November – 20th December 2025)
Includes:
Accommodation for 3 nights at Machaba or Little Machaba Camp and 3 nights at Kiri Camp on a Fully Inclusive basis
Conservation levies for 6 nights
Flights from Maun – Machaba – Kiri – Maun
2 free nights
9 Nights Okavango Delta (2 camps) & Chobe National Park Combo:
From $ 6,237 Per Person Sharing (11th January – 31 March 2025)
From $ 7,736 Per Person Sharing (15th November – 20th December 2025)
Includes:
Accommodation for 3 nights at Machaba or Little Machaba Camp, 3 nights at Gomoti Plains Camp, and 3 nights at Ngoma Safari Lodge on a Fully Inclusive basis
Conservation levies for 9 nights
Flights from Maun – Machaba – Gomoti – Kasane
Return road transfers from Kasane Airport (Ngoma Safari Lodge)
3 free nights
Okavango Delta Honeymoon Offer
Stay 5 nights between the Machaba camps and the bride gets a 50% discount on accommodation.
Valid all year (cannot be used in conjunction with another special deal)
Clients must be married within a period of 6 months
Complimentary couples massage (lodge dependent)
Private dinner included
Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
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