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Family-run since 2012, Machaba Safaris operates a tight portfolio of owner-led camps across Botswana, spanning the Okavango, Khwai and Chobe. Classic safari styling, conservation-first thinking, and a culture of hands-on hosting that's hard to fake at scale.

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The house

The story.

Machaba Safaris was founded in 2012 by the Liversedge family, starting with a single tented camp on the banks of the Khwai River in northern Botswana. The name 'machaba' is the Setswana word for the sausage tree (Kigelia africana) that shades the original camp's main area.

From that first camp, the family grew the portfolio to six properties across three of Botswana's finest wildlife areas: the Khwai community concession, the Okavango Delta and the Chobe riverfront. Each camp was designed by the Liversedges themselves, built with local materials and staffed by guides drawn from the surrounding communities.

Why Machaba Safaris

Why Machaba Safaris.

Owner-led and family-run across all six camps, Machaba delivers the kind of hosting that larger operators struggle to replicate. The Liversedges are regularly in camp, guides stay season after season, and repeat guests are greeted by name. Rates start from $1,315 per person per night in green season.

The portfolio spans three distinct ecosystems: the Khwai concession for raw, off-road predator tracking; the Okavango Delta for mokoro and water-based game viewing; and the Chobe riverfront for elephant herds and sunset boat cruises. Our safari specialists can combine two or three camps on a single fly-in itinerary with light-aircraft transfers.

01 Chobe

Ngoma Safari Lodge

Ngoma Safari Lodge, developed with the Chobe Enclave Conservation Trust, is committed to making a sustainable difference to the local communities and their environment.

From, per person sharing $1,365

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02 Moremi

Monachira Camp

Monachira Camp sits on an island in the Moremi Game Reserve, raised on wooden decks above the floodplains of the Monachira channel in the north-eastern Okavango Delta.

From, pps $1,680

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03 Okavango Delta · Classic

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp is a traditional style camp nestling in the game-rich Khwai area.

From $1,315 pps Check availability The lodge

04 Okavango Delta · Classic

Little Machaba

Little Machaba is situated in the game-rich Khwai area.

From, pps $1,315

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05 Okavango Delta · Flagship

Gomoti Plains

Gomoti Plains Camp sits on a private community concession bordering the Gomoti River in the south-eastern Okavango Delta, with canvas tents framed by towering palm trees.

From, per person sharing $2,095

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06 Okavango Delta · Flagship

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.

From, per person sharing $2,095

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Journeys

Most popular itineraries.

4-day Chobe National Park safari 4 days · complete package From $2,430

6 Day Romantic Chobe & Okavango Safari 6 days · complete package From $5,745

9-Day Classic Botswana Safari 9 days · complete package From $11,635

Common questions

Machaba Safaris, answered.

How do I get to Machaba's camps in Botswana?: Most guests fly internationally to Johannesburg or Cape Town, then connect to Maun or Kasane on a scheduled flight. Light-aircraft transfers from Maun reach the Khwai and Okavango camps in 20 to 40 minutes. Ngoma Safari Lodge is a 90-minute drive from Kasane. Our safari specialists arrange all flights and transfers on one itinerary.
What does the nightly rate include at Machaba camps?: Rates include accommodation, all meals, house drinks, laundry, and twice-daily activities such as game drives, guided walks, mokoro excursions or boat cruises depending on the camp and season. Light-aircraft transfers between camps are typically quoted separately. Green-season rates start from $1,315 per person per night.
Which Machaba camp should I choose?: Machaba Camp and Little Machaba on the Khwai for raw predator encounters and off-road driving. Gomoti Plains and Kiri Camp in the Okavango Delta for water-based game viewing and mokoro. Ngoma Safari Lodge on the Chobe riverfront for elephant herds and sunset cruises. Monachira for a more remote, exclusive Delta experience. Most guests combine two or three camps.
When is the best time to visit Botswana with Machaba?: The dry season from May to October is peak game viewing, when animals concentrate around permanent water. The Okavango Delta flood peaks between June and August, creating the classic water-and-wildlife experience. Green season from November to April offers lower rates, dramatic skies and excellent birding.
Is Machaba suitable for families with children?: Some Machaba camps welcome children from age six or older, with adapted activities and flexible meal times. Family-friendly policies vary by camp and season. Our safari specialists can confirm which camps suit your children's ages and build an itinerary accordingly.
Why book Machaba through us?: We book at the same rates as Machaba directly. Our safari specialists have visited the camps and can advise on the best combination for your interests, season and budget. We arrange flights, inter-camp transfers and any extensions to Victoria Falls or Cape Town on a single itinerary.

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