Extraordinary Chobe & Khwai

Located in the Chobe Forest Reserve just 3km from the Chobe National Park (a region renowned for its outstanding wildlife, in particular the famous Chobe Elephants, and home to more than 75 mammal and 450 bird species), Ngoma Safari Lodge commands awe-inspiring views over the Chobe River and floodplains.

The lodge’s central area includes a well-appointed sitting room, dining room and bar area as well as a plunge pool. Each private river-facing suite offers quiet refuge, and is one of only eight luxuriously styled and spacious lodges, each complete with bath, indoor and outdoor showers and a private outdoor living area with a “refresh and relax pool”.

Due to it’s location in the Chobe Forest Reserve, the lodge can offer night drives. Activities include a full-day safari comprising a drive in the Chobe National Park, a cruise and a picnic lunch, day or night drives, walks and birding. Visits to the local village may also be arranged.

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

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Ngoma Safari Lodgq Aerial view of the lodge

Ngoma Safari Lodge View of the deck at night

Ngoma Safari Lodge Lounge with a view

Ngoma Safari Lodge Gaze out onto the Caprivi floodplain and Chobe River and have the opportunity to view the magnificent Chobe elephants, herds of zebra or grazing buffalo.

Ngoma Safari Lodge Sunset from the dining room

Ngoma Safari Lodge Bar lounge Area

Ngoma Safari Lodge Pre-Dinner Fire Pit

Ngoma Safari Lodge Ngoma has been built on an escarptment overlooking the Chobe Flood Plain

Ngoma Safari Lodge Sunset at end of game drive

Ngoma Safari Lodge Suite sunset view

Ngoma Safari Lodge Suite

Ngoma Safari Lodge Suite

Ngoma Safari Lodge Suite bathroom

Ngoma Safari Lodge Enjoy your sunset from your private room.

Ngoma Safari Lodge Suite Aerial Shot

Ngoma Safari Lodge Bush dinners can be arranged in advance and set up for you to enjoy straight after your day's activities

Ngoma Safari Lodge Bush dinner under the stars

Ngoma Safari Lodge Cocktails and snacks

Ngoma Safari Lodge Couple watching the sunset whilst enjoying dinner

Ngoma Safari Lodge Enjoy a morning, afternoon and night game drive

Ngoma Safari Lodge Enjoy a Chobe River cruise during your full day safari

Ngoma Safari Lodge River cruises, game drives, game walks and picnics in the bush are on offer for those keen on exploring the Chobe River

Ngoma Safari Lodge African elephants spotted in Chobe National Park

Ngoma Safari Lodge Dining out

Ngoma Safari Lodge Boat Cruise

Ngoma Safari Lodge Picnic

Ngoma Safari Lodge Sundowner Stop

Ngoma Safari Lodge Chobe River

Ngoma Safari Lodge

Ngoma Safari Lodge - virtual tour

Suites

Each of the lodge’s 8 river-facing suites offers quiet refuge in a luxurious setting with an emphasis on space and comfort, and comes complete with overhead fan, air conditioning, mini-bar and tea/coffee facilities, bath, indoor and outdoor showers as well as a private outdoor living area with a ‘refresh and relax’ pool.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Room Service, Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Massages, Safaris

Activities Nearby

Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Mokoro Excursion, River Cruises, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Game viewing by boat Full Day Safari Game Drives Birding

Boat cruising on the Chobe River

A full day Safari includes cruising on the Chobe River, driving within the Chobe National Park and a delicious picnic lunch and drinks

Game Drives - (there are over 75 species of mammals). Day drives are into Chobe National Park and night drives are on the concession.

Bird Viewing - there are over 450 species to be spotted in the region.

The Gomoti Plains is located in a community run concession, on the edge of the Gomoti river system southeast of the Okavango Delta. The Gomoti tree is locally known as the water fig and grows alongside waterways in the Okavango delta. It’s a smallish tree which sometimes grows no bigger than a bush. The area is known for its large concentrations of wildlife which thrive on the Gomoti plains and waterways. The Gomoti trees line the waterways and provide excellent cover for nesting water birds such as herons and storks.This exclusive area has been a well-kept secret for many years. The Gomoti region has been the local haunt of many of the older guides and Okavango dwellers who refer to it in nostalgic terms when they used to camp along this river system.This new camp has 10 luxury tents which include 2 luxury family tents and 8 luxury double tents, all with en-suite bathroom facilities.. In addition to day and night 4WD game drives, the camp offers water based activities such as mokoro excursions and motor boat trips.

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Gomoti Plains Camp Main Area View from the main area from the full Delta

Tented Main Area

Main Area

Classic Luxury Tent

Classic Luxury Family Tent

Classic Luxury Family Tent

Main tent

Wildlife

Game drive

Aerial View

Sunset Game Drive

Sunset Game Drive

Tent

tent

Luxury Family Tent Luxury Tent

Sleeps 4
One double bed
Two singles beds
En-suite Bathrooms

Gomoti Plains tents and main area are slightly raised on wooden decks overlooking the Gomoti river system

Sleeps 2
King or Twin Beds (Both available)
En-suite Bathroom

Gomoti Plains tents and main area are slightly raised on wooden decks overlooking the Gomoti river system

Property Facilities

Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available)

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Wheelchair Friendly

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Mokoros (Dependent on water levels) Walking Safaris Morning and Evening Game Drives Motorised Boat Rides (Dependent on water levels)

This is a dug out canoe poled by an experienced poler in the shallower waters of the Okavango. It is a great way to see the waterways and is tranquil and quiet. These excursions take place in the mornings or longer day trips can be arranged. Explore the islands around camp and come back rested and rejuvenated.

Walking safaris are also conducted generally in the morning with armed guides. The walks are leisurely and time is taken to observe the smaller things in the bush that one normally misses when driving. Walking is weather dependent, or dependent on the condition of the terrain.

Game drives are conducted in the mornings and afternoon/evenings at camp. They usually last about three hours each and are conducted along the river systems and flood plains around the camp. The wildlife in the area is prolific and chances are good to see some of the larger predators, herds of elephant and buffalo and all the plains animals that occur here. Night drives are conducted in the early evening offering one a chance to see the smaller more nocturnal animals with spotlights.

Taking a water safari by boat offers up a completely different world. Based at water level you will see creatures and details that you would otherwise miss from the land.

Main Area

The food served at camp is a wonderful mixture of local cuisine flavoured and cooked in good old fashion home style cooking. We call this bushfare. Our chefs come from Botswana and have many years working in the tourism industry preparing fine meals. We try and eat under the stars at night and vary our dining experiences with every meal.

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.

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Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Luxury Tented suite room view

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Game viewing - leopard in the spot light

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Main Area - guest interaction

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Dining

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Camp fire overlooking the Okavango Delta

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Luxury tented suite

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Luxury tented suite

Mokoro Activity at Machaba Camp Credit: Martin Harvey Mokoro Activity at Machaba Camp

Sundowners on Safari at Machaba Camp Credit: Martin Harvey Sundowners on Safari at Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Sundowners on Safari at Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Machaba Camp Pool

Machaba Camp Pool Credit: Martin Harvey Machaba Camp Pool

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Wildlife - Elephant

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Wildlife - Elephants

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Game viewing - elephants under the Milky Way

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Game viewing - lion in front of the camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Luxury Tent Luxury Family Tent

There are 8 Luxury Tents that each sleep 2 guests.

The camp is built in the classic 1950’s style, with luxury safari tents, en-suite bathrooms and living areas, not forgetting the romantic outdoor showers. All the tents are situated on ground level and the pathways to the tents meander between the large riverine trees.

There are 2 Luxury Family Tents that each sleep 4 guests.

The camp is built in the classic 1950’s style, with luxury safari tents, en-suite bathrooms and living areas, not forgetting the romantic outdoor showers. All the tents are situated on ground level and the pathways to the tents meander between the large riverine trees.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available)

Room Facilities

Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Room Service

Activities on Site

Big 5, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Massages, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Massages, Walks (Guided)

Mokoro safari Game drives Walking safaris

This is a dug out canoe poled by an experienced poler in the shallower waters of the Okavango. It is a great way to see the waterways and is tranquil and quiet. These excursions take place in the mornings or longer day trips can be arranged. Explore the islands around camp and come back rested and rejuvenated.

Game drives are conducted in the mornings and afternoon/evenings at camp. They usually last about three hours each and are conducted along the river systems and flood plains around the camp. The wildlife in the area is prolific and chances are good to see some of the larger predators, herds of elephant and buffalo and all the plains animals that occur here. Night drives are conducted in the early evening offering one a chance to see the smaller more nocturnal animals with spotlights.

Walking safaris are also conducted generally in the morning with armed guides. The walks are leisurely and time is taken to observe the smaller things in the bush that one normally misses when driving. Walking is weather dependent, or dependent on the condition of the terrain.