Machaba Safaris is owned by Alistair Rankin, Murray Collins, and Chris Hatshe. Together they are committed to creating affordable safari experiences in prime wilderness areas that honour an elegant style while being family friendly.
Unique
Famed for its large concentrations of animals, including elephant, the year-round water seeps at Deteema Springs and Deka make for incredible wildlife sightings. The seeps are the headwaters of the Deka river which flows east to the Zambezi.
Committed
Over the last few years Machaba Safaris have been expanding slowly, identifying conservation areas which fit their unique brand and philosophy. Their camps have some of the highest eco-ratings and they work closely with local communities through creating employment opportunities and building schools.
AVAILABILITY
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FAST FACTS
RATES FROM & TO 2020: US$ 430 - US$ 765 pps/night SEASONALITY COVID-19 UPDATE: DETEEMA SPRINGS: Open all year. DEKA CAMP: Opening for small groups until 15 November, then reopening 01 May 2021.
GETTING THERE Daily flights from Vic Falls to Robin’s Airstrip and 40-minute game drive to either camp.
HOW EXCLUSIVE DETEEMA SPRINGS 7 x Luxury Tents | 1 x Family Unit DEKA CAMP 8 x Luxury Tents
CHILDREN From 6 years unless booked exclusively.
WHAT TO DO Morning and evening game drives (after dinner night drives are only available at Deka; early evening drives are available from both camps), walking (children 12+, guide dependant).
Deteema Springs is near the Deteema dam in northwestern Hwange National Park, famous for its large concentrations of animals, including elephant. Year-round water seeps make this area ideal for walking and game drives, producing incredible wildlife sightings. Deka Camp is situated in the far northwest of Hwange National Park, on a low hill overlooking the Deka Seeps. The seeps are the headwaters of the Deka river which flows east to the Zambezi.
Attraction: Constant elephants in a wild, natural seep
Remote: Vast open expanses
Gentle with the environment: Light footprint in a fragile eco-system
Deteema Springs is near the Deteema dam in northwestern Hwange National Park, famous for its large concentrations of animals, including elephant. Year-round water seeps make this area ideal for walking and game drives, producing incredible wildlife sightings. Deka Camp is situated in the far northwest of Hwange National Park, on a low hill overlooking the Deka Seeps. The seeps are the headwaters of the Deka river which flows east to the Zambezi.
Both Deteema Springs and Deka Camp welcome children from 6 years old and child rates are 50% off adult rates. If booked exclusively, the camps will accept children of all ages.
Walking safaris are also conducted generally in the morning with armed guides. The walks are leisurely and time is taken to observe the smaller things in the bush that one normally misses when driving. Walking is weather dependent, or dependent on the condition of the terrain. Not available to children under 12.
