Machaba Camp | The Safari Awards

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All you need to know

Intro

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. The name Machaba is the local Setswana name for the Sycamore Fig Tree, the tree of life. 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.

Highlights

Machaba Camp is independently owned and run, and 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.

Need To Know

Luxury tented camp – 10 Tents in Total – Max 24 guests 2 luxury Family tents and 8 luxury tents We are a family Friendly Camp - Children of all ages welcome A private vehicle is required for children under 6 participating in game activities. We are a 30 minute charter flight from Maun We are a 45 – 60 minute charter flight from Kasane Please note the 30 Minute drive from the airstrip to the Camp. Machaba Camp is situated on the boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. Machaba Camp is a combination camp in that we offer both land and water activities. Mokoros, Night drives, walks and off road driving allowed Machaba Camp is built on the ground and is wheel chair friendly – Tent 5 has rails in the bathroom. We can arrange game drives in the Moremi Game Reserve – on request

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay

The average stay at Machaba Camp is 3 nights

Child Policy

We are a family Friendly Camp - Children of all ages welcome A private vehicle is required for children under 6. 1. Children 0-2 stay free, children 3-11 pay standard child rate (50% of adult sharing rate). Children 12+ pay full adult rate 2. No more than two children under 12 years of age in family luxury tent with two adults. 3. One child permitted to stay in standard luxury tent with two adults at standard child rate 4. One child and one adult in standard luxury tent - single supp. applies. 5. One adult permitted to stay in family luxury tent with two other adults at full adult rate.

Accommodation

Luxury tented camp – 10 Tents in Total – Max 24 guests 8 x Luxury Tents 2 x Family Luxury Tents Children of all ages welcome. A private vehicle is required for children under 6 participating in game activities

Accolades

Machaba Camp has been operational for 2 years and we are proud to the recipients of the following awards: Certificate of Excellence - 2014 Trip Advisor for Moremi Game Reserve Safari Awards Winner 2014 – Best Value property in Botswana Selected to join “Classic Safari Camps of Africa” Safari Awards Winner 2015 - Best New Camp In Botswana

Season

Machaba Camp operates year round.

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)

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