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Machaba Safaris

Machaba Safaris offers eco-luxury safaris with camps and lodges in Botswana and Zimbabwe's most iconic regions.

Machaba Safaris

We are pleased to be a Machaba Safaris partner, a business that provides tourists with genuine safari experiences. Machaba Safaris offers safaris in the wild in the traditional style, with an emphasis on protecting Africa’s wilderness and giving visitors fair value for their money.

The founding trio and Machaba Safaris owners, Alistair Rankin, Chris Hatshe, and Murray Collins have a combined 70 years of experience in the hospitality industry in Southern Africa, and they bring a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to the business.

At Machaba Safari Collection, the focus is on the customers. Machaba is a 100% owner-run business, therefore it only hires the greatest professionals who genuinely enjoy what they do. The business is also dedicated to conservation projects and community development programs in Botswana and Zimbabwe, further showcasing their commitment to conserving Africa’s beauty.

Machaba camps offer a rare fusion of authentic bush experiences and contemporary comforts, making it a must-visit location for travelers seeking an unforgettable safari trip.

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Why Book with us?

Our safari experts are with you at every step of your journey.

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Personalised Advice

Plan your trip with experts who live in Africa and have first-hand experience of the places you dream about. With this knowledge, they’re able to tailor every detail of your safari to your interests.

Exceptional Value

Safaris planned around your comfort and budget, with industry-leading financial protection. From rustic camps that move with the herds to private-use villas for families, we'll find your ideal set-up.

Responsible Safaris

We plan journeys with care and only work with partners we trust so that your safari has a positive impact on local communities, economies, and conservation initiatives.

24/7 Support

Our team of safari experts (with over 60 years of collective experience) are with you every step of the way, from planning your trip to landing back home after the experience of a lifetime.

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Trustpilot review

"I worked with Adelle on our travel itinerary and from start to finish she was incredibly. She arranged all flights, transfers, accommodations and tours perfectly! The accommodations and tours were beyond our expectations! The entire experience was seamless ..."

Elizabeth Conte, United States•28 Sep 2026•

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Safari Bookings review

"We are based in Sydney and had our initial conversation with Cayleigh Brown by video. She came back to us with a proposed itinerary and was very accommodating of one of our guests who uses a wheelchair. The iitinerary was fantastic and built so that each..."

Liz, Australia•22 Aug 2026•

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Google review

"Justin helped us with the safari and Victoria Falls portion of our trip to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The lodges were fantastic and ground transfers perfectly executed. We had an amazing time!"

Kelly Headrick, United States•02 Jun 2026•

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Trustpilot review

"Megan Warrington was amazing to work with. She was very informative and kept us up to date on everything. I found out that I would need to have surgery a few days after returning from the trip and asked Megan if she would be able to arrange for a wheelchair..."

Carla Novak, United States•09 Mar 2026•

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Trustpilot review

"Matthys van Aswegen of Discover Africa went above and beyond to plan a two week trip for myself and my family (6 travelers) through multiple African countries that was unforgettable! There were many moving parts to our schedule, but every step was thorou..."

Ann Schall, United States•08 Mar 2026•

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"We had a great time at River Lodge Victoria Falls. Amazing accommodations and very attentive staff. Chobe in Botswana was another great safari. We had a great time, and we hope to travel with Discover Africa again soon!"

Eva P., Czechia•17 Dec 2024•

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