Important information:
Because Botswana is a malaria area, precautions are recommended. All travellers coming from or going through countries which have been declared yellow fever infected areas must provide an international health certificate of vaccination for yellow fever upon arrival into Botswana.
The water in camp is safe to drink.
Machaba Camps have 220V plug points in all the tents which can be used to charge batteries and sleep apnoea machines, however, are not suitable for hairdryers and electric shavers.
There is no wifi in the tents or main areas, wifi can be accessed near the office.
No children under 12 allowed to participate in Mokoro and Game Walk activities.
A maximum of 20kg of luggage per person is allowed for light aircraft flights, including hand luggage and camera equipment. Please ensure that all luggage is soft-sided. Only bags without wheels are permitted. Luggage dimensions should not exceed 25cm (10 inches) wide, 30cm (12 inches) high and 62 cm (24 inches) long.
Passengers weighing between 110 – 120 kg (242 – 264 lbs.) please need to advise us when making a booking, so that we can in turn advise Mack Air for scheduling purposes. Passengers weighing over 120 kg (264 lbs.) will be expected to purchase an additional seat.
What to pack?
Clothing on safari should be comfortable and colours should blend in with nature as much as possible. Beige, greens, browns, tan and khaki coloured clothing is advisable. Evening dress is ‘smart casual’, no formal wear required.
Year Round
Layers – the best way to dress on safari, due to fluctuating temperatures. We recommend cotton. Long sleeves and trousers will protect from both sun and insects.
Fleece/warm sweater or warm jacket for morning and evening game drives
Hat – broad brimmed for protection against the sun.
Sunglasses – dark ones to cut the glare.
Light cotton shirts and T-shirts; Blouses or shirts
Shorts, trousers and chinos
Shoes – good, comfortable sturdy closed shoes/boots and socks for walking.
Flip flops/thongs for use in outdoor showers.
Sunblock, insect repellent and lip salve.
Binoculars – each person should have their own so as not to miss out on any sightings.
Camera with spare batteries, memory sticks, film, and the correct charging apparatus.
Summer
A kikoi or light sarong has a multitude of uses.
Light, compact jacket (windcheater) for the rainy season.
Swimwear
Winter
It gets very cold in the evenings and early mornings, and quite hot during the day – so layers are essential.
Warm leggings and thick socks – good to wear during cold weather.
Hat – woollen beanie for warmth.
Gloves & Scarf
Situated in the southern reaches of Africa, Botswana is renowned for its pristine wilderness areas characterised by deep lagoons, wetlands, lush palms, rugged hills and desert plains. The country’s primary tourist drawcard is undoubtedly the vast red expanse of the Kalahari Desert and its remarkably beautiful Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. These natural wonders provide a tranquil haven for an abundance of African wildlife to thrive. Other highlights include the impressive Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where visitors are privy to massive zebra migrations during the flood season; the Savuti plains, which host a significant pride of lions; and the Tsodilo Hills, where 4500 rock paintings form a unique record of human settlement over many millennia.
