Machaba Safaris activities
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, our guides will show you Africa as they know it.
Game Drives
The word “safari” conjures up images of open-air vehicles, vast open plains and herds of great animals. A game drive is an iconic way in which you take a safari and get in touch with the wilds.
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Night Safari
Night drives are markedly different from daytime game drives. As the heavy sun dips below the African horizon, the world takes on a different scent, sound and shape. Armed only with red filter night light – the game is on to spot predators hunting or eating, or the rare porcupine or aardvark.
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Mokoro Safari*
As the Okavango Delta floods and the water-levels rise, our safaris take to the waters. Inspired by native local people who used traditional wooden mokoros as a form of transport, a modern version of this dugout canoe is an exceptionally relaxing way to explore the reed-lined waterways and discover different creatures you wouldn’t typically see from a vehicle or on foot.
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Walking Safari
Nothing heightens the senses like hiking through an area alive with threatening predators. Every sound is amplified, every movement is magnified and the sheer size of large animals is put into perspective when seen up close and on foot. A walking safari is a rich opportunity in which to experience the details of life in the bush – both big and small.
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Birding Safari
Bird lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to birdwatching in southern Africa. The region’s wealth of varied habitats – including watering holes, forests, flood plains, mud pans and wetlands – attract a vast range of resident and migratory species.
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Cultural Exchange
The purpose of going on a safari was not limited to seeing animals. It was a journey of discovery; of new lands, new plants, new tribes, foods, languages and traditions. Machaba Safaris embraces this authentic experience by weaving in rich opportunities for cultural engagement with Africa’s local people.
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Boating Safari*
Embrace the essence of a water-based safari, as the water-level rises due to seasonal rainfall and floods.Depending on the season and water-levels when you visit, take to the waters and explore the untamed surroundings by boat and witness unparalleled wildlife sightings from a different point of view. Access areas you wouldn’t typically see from a vehicle or on foot.
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Canoeing Safari*
As the water-level rises due to seasonal rainfall and floods, our safaris take to the waters. Soak up a different point of view as you glide across mirrors of water. The quiet movement of the canoe allows you to observe wildlife without disturbing their natural behaviour. Explore areas you wouldn't typically see from a vehicle or on foot.
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