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Lodge · Okavango Delta
Machaba Camp
Machaba Camp is a traditional style camp nestling in the game-rich Khwai area.
From $1,315 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Okavango Delta
Machaba Camp
From $1,315 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowMachaba Camp is a traditional style camp nestling in the game-rich Khwai area.
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About the lodge
An overview of Machaba Camp.
Machaba Camp is a traditional style camp nestling in the game-rich Khwai area.
Highlights
- Eco-luxury at its finest
- Spectacular river views and excellent food – enveloped in a layer of warm hospitality
- Spot a wealth of land and water-based wildlife not too far from the camp
You should know
- Children of all ages are welcome; Machaba Camp is a family-friendly camp.
- Two family tents and eight double tents (maximum capacity: 24 people).
The detail
Machaba Camp is a classic camp, decorated in an understated 1950s colonial style. Situated on the banks of the Khwai River and offering breathtaking views of the Moremi Game Reserve, it is one of the most exquisite and affordable camps in the region. With its 10 tented rooms, relaxed ambiance, abundant game viewing, and fine dining, it is the ideal safari destination for both couples and families.
Game drives are conducted in the mornings and afternoons/evenings at the camp. These drives usually last about three hours each and explore the river systems and flood plains around the camp. The area is teeming with wildlife, offering a good chance to see large predators, herds of elephants and buffalo, as well as the diverse plains animals native to the region. Night drives are conducted in the early evening, providing an opportunity to spot smaller, more nocturnal animals with the use of spotlights.
Walking safaris are also available, typically conducted in the mornings with armed guides. These walks are unhurried, allowing time to observe the smaller details of the bush that might go unnoticed during a game drive. Walking safaris are dependent on weather conditions and the terrain’s state at the time.
Experience a Mokoro safari in the shallower waters of the Okavango. This peaceful and quiet activity is a wonderful way to explore the waterways. Mokoro excursions take place in the mornings, but longer day trips can also be arranged. Discover the islands around the camp and return feeling rested and rejuvenated.
Price includes
- Prices are fully inclusive of accommodation, all meals, laundry, lodge activities, return vehicle airstrip transfers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks), and taxes.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, a selection of beverages, lodge activities and round-trip road transfer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$1,315
per person · night
Festive
1 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, a selection of beverages, lodge activities and round-trip road transfer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$880
per person · night
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.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Long stay
Combine any of our camps for our Long Stay Discount: reduced nightly rates apply automatically from six nights, with a further reduction from nine nights, across the Secret, Shoulder and High seasons of 2027. Machaba Camp also features in our multi-camp Botswana and Botswana-and-Zimbabwe itineraries, which combine three nights here with stays at our sister camps in the Delta, Chobe and Hwange.
Family
Children of all ages are welcome at Machaba Camp. Children aged five and under stay free of charge, and children aged 6 to 11 pay 50 per cent of the adult sharing rate. A private vehicle must be booked for guests travelling with children under six, and a maximum of four guests may share a Luxury Family Tent.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Machaba Safaris's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Special – Bride Pays 50%
Bride pays 50% on accommodation; one complimentary couples massage (lodge dependent); private dinner included; complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
Machaba Safaris offers a Honeymoon Special valid all year across their lodges, including Machaba Camp. The bride receives a 50% discount on accommodation. The package requires a minimum 5-night stay and is available to couples married within the 6 months prior to travel. Inclusions are one complimentary couples massage (lodge dependent), a private dinner, and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. A valid marriage certificate must be submitted at the time of booking. Note that conservation levies are still charged for the bride for the full duration of stay.
- Minimum stay
- 5 nights
- Proof
- Valid marriage certificate must be sent at time of making a booking
- Combinable
- Not combinable with another special deal
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Machaba Camp, 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+
- Child rates
- Children 6–11 years pay 50% of adult rate. Children 0–5 years free of charge (private vehicle required at $550/night).
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- No dedicated kids' programme
- Exceptions
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Children of all ages are welcome to stay at Machaba Camp. Children under 6 years require a private vehicle ($550 per night) to participate in game drives. Walking safaris remain restricted to ages 12+. Note: sister camp Little Machaba only accepts children over 12 unless booked on an exclusive-use basis (6–11 pay 50%, 0–5 free under exclusive use) — this restriction applies to Little Machaba, not Machaba Camp itself.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Machaba Camp. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Mokoro
Mokoro Excursion
Machaba Camp offers mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursions as one of its included lodge activities in the Okavango Delta. This is listed alongside game drives and walking as a core activity available to guests, with the rate inclusive of all lodge activities.
Included in the fully inclusive lodge rate. Listed as a standard lodge activity alongside game drives and walking. No further specifics on duration, group size, or guide qualifications stated in the excerpts.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- subject to availability
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 Machaba Camp.
Cultural walk
Tsodilo Hills Experience
A helicopter-accessed half-day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Tsodilo Hills, led by a San guide who explains the ancient rock art and its cultural significance. Guests fly over the Okavango Delta en route, enjoying aerial game viewing, before hiking the hills with private guide commentary. The experience includes entrance fees, a private San guide, and a picnic lunch.
Approx. half-day experience. Helicopter-based (min 2 pax). Includes entrance fees, private San guide, and picnic lunch. Price: $995 per person ex Gomoti Camps. Kiri. Machaba Camps. Monachira Camp. Valid 01 Jan–31 Dec 2026. 100% cancellation fee if cancelled within 48 hours.
- Cost
- $995 per person
- 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 one of the most remote parts of the Okavango Delta. The first stop is a CLAWS (Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainably) project, where guests meet the head herdsman, hear about human-wildlife conflict mitigation, and tour the bomas used to protect cattle from predators. Entrance fees and a donation are included.
Helicopter-based (min 2 pax). Includes entrance fees and a donation. Price: $1,169 per person ex Gomoti Camps. Kiri. Machaba Camps; $644 ex Monachira Camp. Valid 01 Jan–31 Dec 2026. 100% cancellation fee if cancelled within 48 hours.
- Cost
- $1,169 per person (ex Machaba 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.
Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Machaba Camp backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Jolene and Nerine across the team.
"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
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