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Kiri Camp
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About the lodge
An overview of Kiri Camp.
Kiri Camp sits on a private island in the NG32 concession of the Okavango Delta, raised on wooden decks above the Kiri floodplains beneath a canopy of ebony trees. Ten canvas tents, water and land activities, and the freedom of a private concession make it a strong base for spotting lion, buffalo and wild dog away from the busier parts of the delta.
Highlights
- Private NG32 concession with off-road driving, night drives and armed walking safaris
- Combination of game drives, motorboat cruises and mokoro trips when water levels allow
- Known for lion and buffalo interactions and rare wild dog sightings
- Ten canvas tents raised on wooden decks under an ebony forest, overlooking the Kiri floodplains
- Only a five-minute transfer from Kiri Waka airstrip
You Should Know
- Children of all ages welcome; under-6s require a private vehicle to be booked
- Walking safaris from age 16, mokoro trips from age 12
- Mokoro and boating are seasonal and water-dependent, typically April to October
- Fly-in access only, via Kiri Waka airstrip
- Tents have ceiling fans rather than air-conditioning
The Details
Location
Kiri Camp lies on an island in the Kiri River system within the NG32 community concession, between the Boro and Kiri rivers and around 12 miles south-west of Chief's Island in the Okavango Delta. The camp is named after the Kiri channel that flows past the island.
Because NG32 is a private concession, the camp can offer off-road driving, night drives and guided walking safaris that are not permitted inside the public reserves. The area is known for diverse plains game, large prides of lion, big buffalo herds and good numbers of wild dog, with regular leopard and cheetah sightings.
Accommodation
The camp has ten canvas tents in total: eight luxury double tents with a single bathroom, plus two family units of two bedrooms with two bathrooms each, giving a maximum of 24 guests. Tents are raised on elevated wooden decks set into a slope, with sweeping views over the floodplain and the surrounding ebony forest.
Tents are built from wood, canvas and reeds, with running hot and cold water, flush toilets, bathtubs in every room, ceiling fans, hairdryers and 240V plug points. In-room Wi-Fi is available.
Activities
Game drives use open vehicles seating up to six guests, with private vehicles available on request. The concession allows off-road driving and night drives so guests can stay with predator sightings after dark. Guided walking safaris explore the surrounding islands with armed Machaba guides.
When water levels are high, motorboat cruises through the channels and mokoro trips through the water lilies add a quieter water-level perspective on the wildlife. Birding, photography and catch-and-release fishing on request complete the activity offering.
Dining
Meals are served in the tented dining area at the heart of camp or al fresco under the trees, with a swimming pool and communal lounge alongside. Cuisine is wholesome and gourmet-inspired, paired with local and international wines and spirits. Kosher meals are available on request.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in a luxury canvas tent
- All meals and afternoon tea
- Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, excluding premium imported drinks
- Twice-daily lodge activities including game drives, walking, mokoro and boating (seasonal)
- Laundry service
- Return vehicle airstrip transfers
- Taxes
- Excludes premium imported drinks, international and internal flights, travel insurance, visas, gratuities and the Machaba Conservation and Community Levy of USD 35 per person per night
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Kiri Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 May 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All inclusive - accommodation, all meals, laundry, lodge activities, return vehicle airstrip transfers, alcoholic & nonalcoholic beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks)
$2,095
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
All inclusive - accommodation, all meals, laundry, lodge activities, return vehicle airstrip transfers, alcoholic & nonalcoholic beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks)
$1,575
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
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Stay & Pay
Stay 3, Pay 2 at Kiri Camp. Valid 15 November to 31 March, excluding 20 December to 10 January inclusive. Conservation levies are charged per person per night of stay.
Honeymoon
Bride pays 50% on accommodation across Machaba Safaris lodges, with a minimum five-night stay. Includes one complimentary couples massage (lodge dependent), a private dinner and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. Valid all year, cannot be combined with other special deals. Couples must be married within six months of travel and a valid marriage certificate is required at the time of booking. Conservation levies are charged for the bride for the duration of stay.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Kiri Camp: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- 12+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children 6–11 pay 50% of adult rate. Children 0–5 free of charge (private vehicle required for game activities).
Notable exceptions
- Children of all ages are welcome to stay. Children under 6 require a private vehicle ($550 per night) to participate in game activities. No children under 12 permitted on mokoro or walking safari activities. Two dedicated family units available within the 8-tent camp.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Kiri Camp. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Mokoro
Mokoro & Boating
Kiri Camp offers both mokoro excursions and boating as part of its fully inclusive lodge activities in the Okavango Delta. Boating is water-level dependent. Both activities are included in the lodge rate.
Included in lodge rates. Boating described as 'water dependent'. Mokoro and Walking also listed. Season: year-round camp. Airstrip: Kiri Waka, 5 minutes drive.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- subject to water levels for boating; year-round camp
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Kiri Camp.
Cultural walk
Tsodilo Hills Experience
Guests fly by helicopter to the iconic Tsodilo Hills, approaching from the air to appreciate their significance before landing for a guided hike with a San guide who explains the ancient rock art. The trip is a half-day excursion from the Delta camps and includes a picnic lunch, entrance fees, and a private guide.
Helicopter-based excursion; approximately half-day; price per person with minimum 2 pax; includes entrance fees, private San guide, and picnic lunch; price ex Gomoti Camps/Kiri Camp: $995 per person. Valid 01 Jan–31 Dec 2026.
- Cost
- $995 per person (ex Kiri Camp)
- Availability
- Advance booking required; subject to availability; 100% cancellation fee within 48 hours
Community project visit
Conservation & Co-Existence Cultural Experience
A helicopter-accessed experience combining visits to two community coexistence projects in a remote part of the Okavango Delta. The first stop is a CLAWS (Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainably) project where guests meet the head herdsman, learn about human-wildlife conflict mitigation, and tour the community-run cattle bomas. Includes entrance fees and a donation to the projects.
Helicopter-based; per person with minimum 2 pax; includes entrance fees and a donation; price ex Gomoti Camps/Kiri Camp: $1,169 per person. Valid 01 Jan–31 Dec 2026. Visits two community coexistence projects.
- Cost
- $1,169 per person (ex Kiri Camp)
- Availability
- Advance booking required; subject to availability; 100% cancellation fee within 48 hours
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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