Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Afternoon thundershowers, green landscapes and migrant birds; wildlife is spread out.
Afternoon thundershowers, green landscapes and migrant birds; wildlife is spread out.
Machaba Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Photo: Machaba Safaris · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
Accommodation, All meals and 7 more
10 tents
Double Room, Family Room · Sleeps up to 24 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
25 min from Khwai River Lodge airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$1,080
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Machaba Camp
Machaba Camp sits beneath riverine trees beside the Khwai River in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, looking towards Moremi Game Reserve. Eight double tents and two family tents combine canvas walls with en-suite bathrooms, patio decks and outdoor showers. Game drives explore the surrounding wildlife area, while guided walks and water-dependent mokoro excursions offer different perspectives. Back at camp, there is a communal pool, a library and a tented lounge and dining area. Children of all ages are welcome, with a private vehicle required for families travelling with children under six.
“A good fit for families wanting a tented safari beside the Khwai River, with room to unwind by the pool between game drives and space to spread out in the two family tents.”
Best for
FamiliesFirst safariRepeat safari-goers
Known for
What you can expect to see
BuffaloElephantLeopardLionWild dog
Buffalo and elephant herds, leopards, lions and African wild dogs are highlights of the Khwai wildlife area around camp.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Selected drinks
- Lodge activities
- Laundry
- Airstrip transfers
- Taxes
- Dining area
- Patio deck
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Mokoro excursions
Not included
- Flights
- Transfers
- Visas
- Gratuities
The Conservation and Community Levy costs USD 35 per person per night. Flights, other road transfers, imported and premium drinks, travel insurance, visas and gratuities are excluded.
Optional extras (at a cost)
A private vehicle costs USD 550 per night through 10 January 2027 and USD 600 per night from 11 January 2027. It is compulsory for families travelling with children under six.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Bar
- Lounge
- Fire pit
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Safe
- Fan
- Outdoor shower
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 24 guests
- Double Room8 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Patio deck, Indoor shower, Outdoor shower, Fan, Safe
- Family Room2 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Patio deck, Indoor shower, Outdoor shower, Fan, Safe
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Khwai River Lodge airstrip
- 25 min transfer
- Machaba Camp
- How you arrive
- By air · 25 min from Khwai River Lodge airstrip
- Transfers
- Fly to Khwai River Lodge airstrip for a 25-minute drive to camp, or arrive by self-drive. Return airstrip transfers are included.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- No single supplement
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Afternoon thundershowers, green landscapes and migrant birds; wildlife is spread out.
Afternoon thundershowers, green landscapes and migrant birds; wildlife is spread out.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Afternoon thundershowers, green landscapes and migrant birds; wildlife is spread out.
Afternoon thundershowers, green landscapes and migrant birds; wildlife is spread out.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Drier air and very good all-round viewing as wildlife gathers around water systems.
Drier air and very good all-round viewing as wildlife gathers around water systems.
May
GoodWildlife: Drier air and very good all-round viewing as wildlife gathers around water systems.
Drier air and very good all-round viewing as wildlife gathers around water systems.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Drier air and very good all-round viewing as wildlife gathers around water systems.
Drier air and very good all-round viewing as wildlife gathers around water systems.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Large wildlife concentrations near water and thinning vegetation improve visibility; nights are cold.
Large wildlife concentrations near water and thinning vegetation improve visibility; nights are cold.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Large wildlife concentrations near water and thinning vegetation improve visibility; nights are cold.
Large wildlife concentrations near water and thinning vegetation improve visibility; nights are cold.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Large wildlife concentrations near water and thinning vegetation improve visibility; nights are cold.
Large wildlife concentrations near water and thinning vegetation improve visibility; nights are cold.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Wildlife gathers around remaining water before the first rains; migrant birds return.
Wildlife gathers around remaining water before the first rains; migrant birds return.
Nov
GoodWildlife: Wildlife gathers around remaining water before the first rains; migrant birds return.
Wildlife gathers around remaining water before the first rains; migrant birds return.
Dec
GoodWildlife: Wildlife gathers around remaining water before the first rains; migrant birds return.
Wildlife gathers around remaining water before the first rains; migrant birds return.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.