Trip details

A highlight on any Southern Africa trip, seeing Vic Falls in all its pounding, dramatic, mesmerising glory is unforgettable – and there is plenty to keep you busy in the area. Firstly, we recommend a walk (guided or unguided) to get a feel for the sheer enormity of the waterfall, before taking to the skies and marvelling from above in either a helicopter or a microlight. Both offer incredible views and big, bucket-list ticks.

To really get the adrenalin going, there’s a selection of daredevil activities to choose from – bungee jumping, gorge swinging, white water rafting and trips to the iconic Devil’s Pool (exclusively on the Zambian side, but can be arranged from Zimbabwe) spring to mind – but if something more sedate is on the cards, there are languid boat trips on the Zambezi, sundowner cruises and wonderful afternoon teas to enjoy.

All activities are at an additional cost and can be arranged in advance.

This boutique lodge, an oasis is in a wildlife wonderland, offers unrivalled panoramic views over the game-rich floodplain and Chobe River. It is on the doorstep of Chobe National Park, also known as the ‘Land of the Giants,’ as it is home to the largest population of elephants on Earth.

Expect a vast and diverse array of wildlife as knowledgeable guides take you on safaris through the Chobe National Park, lazy afternoons by the pool and stunning dinners under the African stars.

• Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

• Enjoy the scenery and wildlife from the privacy of your balcony

• Optional breakfast and lunch cruises from the new jetty at Ihaha, located in western Chobe (seasonal rain dependent)

• A full-day safari incorporating a cruise on the Chobe River, game drive in the Chobe National Park (which has over 75 species of mammals) and picnic lunch

• Night game drives: these are available in the Chobe Forest Reserve

• Visits to the local school, the clinic and the village

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

• Fishing on the Chobe River (seasonal)

There are many ways in which to experience the authentic spirit of Africa. Whether it’s taking a game drive or a walking safari, skimming over the waters of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro canoe, spotting predators at night or visiting a remote village school - the guides at Machaba Camp will show you Africa as they know it.

Activities included:
Game drives, mokoro rides (water levels depending), walking safaris on request.

Kanana’s private concession location allows guided walks, mokoro excursions and night drives in addition to game drives and motor boating. Wildlife is in abundance with frequent predator sightings such as lion, leopard and African painted dog all making Kanana their hunting grounds. The camp also affords private access to one of the largest heronries not only in the Okavango Delta but Southern Africa and is an excellent area for birding with regular sightings of Pel's Fishing Owl.