Little Machaba represents the intimate sister property to Machaba Camp, situated on the same picturesque island in the renowned Khwai Community Concession adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve. With just four luxury tented suites—two designed for couples and two configured for families—the camp accommodates a maximum of eight guests, creating an exceptionally exclusive and personalized safari experience. The setting is idyllic, nestled among towering riverine trees with walkways winding through the forest and stunning views across the Khwai River floodplains where wildlife congregates throughout the day. Named after the Setswana word for sycamore fig tree, the camp embraces a classic 1950s safari aesthetic that harks back to the golden age of African exploration while incorporating all the modern comforts today's travelers expect.
The Khwai Concession is justifiably famous as one of Botswana's most productive wildlife areas, offering year-round game viewing that rivals anywhere in the country. The varied landscape encompasses savannah, woodland, and seasonal waterways, creating diverse habitats that support healthy populations of elephant and buffalo, alongside thriving predator numbers including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the highly coveted African wild dog. Being positioned right on the floodplain means animals are constantly moving through and around the camp—guests often spot hippos and elephants from their tent decks, and the sounds of the bush at night are wonderfully immediate with only canvas between you and the wilderness.
Activities focus primarily on morning and afternoon game drives in open vehicles, with the private concession allowing off-road tracking and exciting night drives. When water levels permit, peaceful mokoro canoe excursions offer a different perspective on the Delta's waterways, and guided walking safaris provide intimate encounters with the smaller details of the bush. The camp also features a small swimming pool, offers in-room spa treatments, and surprisingly provides WiFi access in the rooms—a rarity in such remote locations.
