Sample Botswana Water & Wildlife

Situated in the game rich Khwai area on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta, lies the sophisticated Machaba Camp. The setting is exquisite and guests will fall in love with the understated elegant colonial architeture of Machaba. Wake up to the sounds of hippo wallowing in the Delta and enjoy outdoor dining on the banks of the Khwai.

Ten luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers are located between tall riverine trees. Each of the tents have views of the Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. From these tented verandas one can watch the daily parade of animals coming down to drink at the river in front of camp. Machaba, despite its obvious luxury is still an affordable camp.

Kiri Camp is named after the Kiri channel which flows passed the island on which the camp is situated. The camp is raised on wooden decks to give one a view of the mighty Kiri floodplains which stretch out in front of the camp. The luxury tents are designed to incorporate the surrounding ebony forest under which the camp is situated. The use of wood, canvas and reeds are primary to the architecture of this stunning camp.

Kiri Camp offers a combination of both game drives and water activities. Based on a private concession, these activities will take you to some of the more remote areas in the delta, previously inaccessible. A motorboat ride during peak flood times promises to enthrall you and captivate you, with the chance of seeing iconic wildlife from the river. Glide on quiet mokoro’s through the water lilies and view wildlife from below as you sail along at water level height. The wildlife in the Kiri area is diverse and plentiful, renown for its lion and buffalo interactions and rare wild dog numbers.

Ngoma Safari Lodge is a luxury lodge on the western border of Chobe National Park only 5km from the Ngoma Gate. This unique lodge is a joint community and privately-funded project in association with the Chobe Enclave Conservation Trust (CECT), What is attractive about Ngoma is that it is far from the madding crowds around the Kasane gate giving you a more exclusive safari experience in this popular National Park.

It lies within the Chobe Forest Reserve with beautiful views over the Chobe River. All 8 river facing suites have spacious bedrooms with separate living area, en suite bathroom, inside and outside shower, overhead fans, air-conditioning, mini bar, and tea/coffee facilities. Each of the suites overlooks the river with the possibility of seeing the famous Chobe elephants, migrating zebra or buffalo grazing on the floodplain below, depending on the season. Two of the eight suites have Indian day beds and can be used as triples if required.

Activities at Ngoma include full day game drive into Chobe National Park which includes a sumptuous picnic lunch and ends with a boat cruise on the Chobe River. Given it lies within a private concession, game walks on the concession are also on offer accompanies by an armed guide. Shorter game drives are also on offer as well as night drives on the concession. Birding is excellent here with over 450 species in the Chobe area.

Through its socially responsible programmes, the lodge aims to enrich the lives of those living within this community. From day one the CECT has benefitted directly from a land lease fee and bed levy, as well as employment.