Botswana: Machaba Safaris: Our Newest Treasure Camp: Monachira

Machaba Safaris: Our Newest Treasure Camp: Monachira

We’re Excited to Announce the Opening of Monachira Camp

Discover our newest treasure in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Situated on the edge of the Monachira channel in the northeast region of the Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Monachira Camp opens in May 2025. 

Offering motor boating excursions on the Monachira River system, relaxing mokoro experiences, island nature walks & short game drives, at Monachira Camp, you will become immersed in the tranquility of the bush. This luxury safari camp boasts exceptional wildlife viewing over the large reed and papyrus-lined floodplains, seasonal wetlands, and large riverine islands and is not far from the famous Gudigwa Heronries, an amazing nesting ground for thousands of herons, egrets and storks.

Explore the permanent channels of the Monachria River and keep your eyes out for elephants, lions and leopards. Discover more about the rare sitatunga, a semi-aquatic antelope and keep your eyes and ears out for the call of the elusive Pel’s Fishing owl.

Only accessible by helicopter, discover this remote section of the Okavango when you stay at Monachira Camp.

Book your stay at Monachira Camp in conjunction with any other Machaba Safari’s Delta camps and receive a complimentary helicopter flight.

Camps include Machaba Camp, Little Machaba, Kiri Camp & Gomoti Plains Camp. Bookings open 10 April 2024.

BOOK YOUR STAY AT MONACHIRA CAMP

Free Flights On Us

We have created two new packages where you’ll receive free inter-camp flights as well as free flights from Victoria Falls and /or Harare International Airports. 

° Flights on us: Verney's Camp and Fothergill 

° Flights on us: Verney's Camp and Tembo Plains

2025 Rates are Now Out  - Start Planning Your Safari

Whether you want to explore the winding labyrinth of the Okavango Delta, the ancient vistas of Hwange National Park, the iconic riverside of Mana Pools or the untamed floodplains of Chobe National Park, allow us to tailor your safari to bring you a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Our knowledgeable safari experts will help you put together an idyllic getaway. Take a look at all our safari specials and packages that include a variety of ways to experience the African bush.

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Fastjet Adds New Zimbabwe Destinations

Fastjet Adds New Zimbabwe Destinations

Fastjet Zimbabwe is to commence air services to two new domestic leisure destinations – Kariba and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe – by late March 2023. The airline’s new services from Harare and Victoria Falls to Kariba Airport and Hwange National Park Airport will offer seamless connections for travellers to two of Zimbabwe’s top domestic tourism destinations, with scheduled flight connections using Embraer E120, 30-seat turboprop aircraft.

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Bushtracks Expeditions & Bushtracks Africa merger

Bushtracks announced merger Bushtracks Expeditions & Bushtracks Africa merger!

BUSHTRACKS IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE MERGER

The Tett brothers were born into a sixth-generation African family and have run two separate enterprises for many years. Bushtracks Expeditions, situated in California, and Bushtracks Africa, based in the Kaza Region around Victoria Falls, in the heart of Africa. These two companies have merged into a union that is stronger than the sum of their separate parts and now they each work to support and enhance the other.

David and Christopher Tett believe that Combined under the Bushtracks umbrella, we will draw on our decades of experience to push the boundaries of travel innovation and continue to focus on delivering outstanding services and capabilities.

Bushtracks, as a united force, have experienced staff in the United States and Africa and is in a unique position to offer luxury travel throughout the continent, seamless service, and exceptional support when planning and booking any itinerary in Africa. Our professional reservations team is strengthened by knowledgeable ground handling experts and long-standing relationships with Africa's premier suppliers allowing us to deliver high-quality, bespoke safaris to all of our valued guests.

Each Bushtracks journey is a true African adventure, planned by African insiders with first-hand knowledge of the continent's attractions, camps, and guides. The Tett brothers spent much of their youth camping in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and Okavango Delta, and Zimbabwe's Hwange, Mana Pools, Gonarezhou, and Chizarira National Parks. When you embark on a Bushtracks safari, you'll be exploring wild regions they know intimately and meeting African personalities they've known for decades.

Bushtracks is keenly aware of the vital importance of sustainable travel and how it supports wild places and their cohabitating communities. Staying at our hand-picked safari camps ensures you contribute to conservation. Collectively, these safari camps manage and protect millions of acres of wildlands and fund hundreds of communities.

Bushtracks looks forward to the growth and synergy that will come from the merger in the years ahead. With this in mind, we have refreshed our brandmark to unite under one bold, goliath heron, fittingly symbolic of autonomy, persistence, and longevity.

“Together with our highly capable US and Africa-based teams, we are very confident about our ability to seize the opportunities ahead and remain leaders in our fields." - Nicholas Tett, Chairman.

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Machaba Safaris news: 2022 Camp Updates

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Verney’s Camp

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Situated in a remote southeastern part of the Hwange National Park, the camp is on a private concession that is not open to regular Park visitors. Verney’s Camp is on a large open floodplain surrounded by mopane and teak forests in which Machaba Safaris’ tents are tucked.

Camp Updates for 2022

This is the year for new experiences, and there is no better or more life-changing experience than an African safari. Exploring the wilderness of Africa, whether in Zimbabwe or Botswana, offers unparalleled wildlife viewing in a beautiful and dramatic setting.

With all this in mind, perhaps it’s time to start planning your next safari adventure. We have some exciting new developments for 2022 that we would like to share with you.

The Brand-New Kiri Camp is Open in June

The Okavango Delta has just gained a new treasure, Kiri Camp, which is set to open in June 2022. This exciting new camp is perfectly situated in a previously inaccessible area of the Delta. With access along the river by mokoro or motorboat, you can expect some breath-taking wildlife encounters.

The wildlife in the Kiri area is diverse and abundant, renowned for its lion and buffalo interactions and the presence of rare wild dogs. Located on a private concession, Kiri Camp allows off-road and night driving, as well as armed nature walks on the surrounding islands with knowledgeable guides.

The accommodation at Kiri camp is a unique and wonderful blend of modernity and comfort. Each luxury safari tent is positioned on an elevated deck, offering guests privacy and unrivalled views of the surrounding area.

KIRI CAMP AWAITS!

Verney’s Camp is Open Once Again!

Verney’s Camp has finally reopened and is now welcoming guests for the safari of a lifetime in the heart of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. Enjoy an authentic safari camp experience with friends and family as you explore the pristine surrounding area.

Close encounters with large herds of elephants and buffalo as well as stunning packs of African wild dogs is a breathtaking experience that you and your family will not soon forget!

YOUR VERNEY'S EXPERIENCE STARTS HERE!

Mana River Camp to Reopen in May

Our Mana River Camp is reopening in May 2022 and we look forward to welcoming our first guests!

With its beautiful setting along the pristine Zambezi River, this camp is a place of incredible wildlife encounters and a true safari experience. Discover the intricate workings of the African bush with your guide as you get up close and personal with all the creatures, big and small.

EXPERIENCE MANA RIVER CAMP!

Deka Camp is Closed for 2022

This year Deka will not be open for trading, however, Verney's Camp, Deteema Springs, Mana River Camp and Ingwe Pan are a perfect alternative to explore the wonders of Zimbabwe. We are looking forward to sharing unforgettable moments with you on the safari adventure of your dreams!

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Zimbabwe: Verney’s Camp in Hwange

VERNEY'S CAMP
MONTHLY GAME SIGHTINGS

After having an incredible month of April, no one would have thought May could be even better, but it was! We encountered some stunning sightings.
As our winter starts here Hwange, most of our trees and forests lie dormant in our Kalahari sandstone formation. Our natural water sources dry up in response to daytime heat and are further depleted by the returning elephants. This marks the beginning of our dry season.
In our African conditions some of our animals cannot do without enough moisture a good example is our African Elephant. This drying of natural pans means the highest concentrations of elephants are now coming to have water in our eco-friendly solar pumped pans. It’s always a great experience when guests have their dinner under the stars whilst they are listening to the iconic call of the wild made by some elephants stomach rumbles and youngsters trumpeting.

The long winter nights mean that hyenas will have more time for their nocturnal activities. This month we had the best hyena sightings in front of the camp during the night drives. Seeing these creatures several times means higher chances of them denning within our concession. Our guests were mesmerized by the hyenas that were calling and laughing in front of camp while we were sitting at the campfire. They requested a night drive and nine hyenas were sighted on that same night. Their full beauty was revealed under the spotlight.
In this month we also had a special visitor - the African Wild Dog or “painted wolf”. One solitary dog was seen by guests when they were having some bush sundowners. The following day they saw the same individual battling to bring down a fully grown up kudu as it ventured and found its way into the water pan in front of the camp. The Dog fought for several minutes then gave up the battle trotted towards Sidanga pan – another one of our hotspot areas in the concession.

Giraffes are now making a difference. A journey of about twenty to thirty individuals is seen regularly coming to drink at the pan during day time. It’s also amazing to watch them walk through, the worst part is when they run. Did you know a “Journey” of giraffes becomes a “Tower” when they stop to eat of drink?

In the scorching heat of our drying pans, we see a lot of hornbills collecting mud to seal the cavities of breeding areas. African fish eagles are also sighted in tall trees in front of the camp, often in hot pursuit of the frogs and some red billed teals. Red-billed spurfowls also give us wake-up calls early in the morning as they start to display their presence.
Some of the other sightings included lots of plains game and a wonderful sighting of lions on a giraffe kill.
Until next month...
James and Verney’s Camp guides.

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Bushtracks Elephant's Eye Hwange special

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Pay 2, Stay 3 at Elephant's Eye, Hwange

If you haven’t heard, we're giving you the chance to get a whole lot more, for a whole lot less. Book 2 consecutive nights at Elephant’s Eye, Hwange for your travel in 2015 or 2016 and we’ll give you a third at no extra cost. While you save on the price, you won't lose out on the bespoke experience.
Other than the inclusion of activities such as game drives, night drives, game walks and homestead visits, guests will also be receiving a 30-minute spa treatment, all meals, soft drinks, beers, ciders, mixers and house wines with a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival. The only thing left to do is sit back and enjoy the luxuries of Zimbabwe and Elephant's Eye, Hwange.
Bookings for this special close on the 31st October 2015.
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Priced from: USD 680.00 per person | Stay 3 Nights Pay 2 Package