Monachira Camp in Okavango Delta, Okavango Delta: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Okavango Delta, Okavango Delta
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A new family-friendly camp in the Moremi Game Reserve overlooking the Monachira channel, offering mokoro rides, boat safaris, game drives and birding for all ages.
What is Monachira Camp?
Monachira Camp is a brand new camp in the game-rich Moremi Game Reserve, overlooking the permanent Monachira channel. Part of the Machaba Safaris portfolio, it welcomes children of all ages and offers a strong focus on water-based activities. The camp has eight guest tents plus two 2-bedroom family tents, a plunge pool, fire-pit, and dining and lounge area. Activities include mokoro rides (minimum age 12), boat safaris, game drives, nature walks (minimum age 16), and birding with over 500 species recorded in the Delta. Rates are full board and include meals, local drinks, selected activities, and airstrip transfers.
The camp operates in the Moremi Game Reserve, supporting conservation and community tourism in the Okavango Delta.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Book early Family tents are limited. Ask about age restrictions
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Good | Family tents and babysitting available. |
| 3–5 years | Good | Game drives and boat safaris. |
| 6–9 years | Great | Wildlife and water activities. |
| 10–12 years | Great | Full activity programme, except mokoro and walks. |
| 13+ years | Great | All activities available. |
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Key details
- Price
- Entry from BWP 1
- Address
- Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Okavango Delta
- Opening hours
- Seasonal; open all year
- How long to plan
- 2 to 4 nights
- Suitable ages
- All ages (mokoro 12+, walks 16+)
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Book through a safari operator
- Payment accepted
- Card
- Bank transfer
What to expect when you visit
Book through a safari operator. Rates are full-board and include activities. The camp is family-friendly with family tents and a plunge pool. Mokoro rides require a minimum age of 12, and nature walks require 16. Allow 2 to 4 nights.
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Can children do the mokoro rides?
The minimum age is 12.
Are nature walks suitable for children?
The minimum age is 16.
Is the camp family-friendly?
Yes, it welcomes children of all ages and has family tents.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Good for toddlers
- Minimum age
- No minimum age (activity restrictions apply)
- Facilities
- Plunge pool
- Family tents
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Access and parking
- Limited accessibility
- Safety notes
Follow the guide’s instructions on all activities and supervise children in the camp.
Tickets and costs
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ticket notes
Full-board rates include meals, drinks, and scheduled activities. Minimum age restrictions apply for mokoro (12) and walks (16). Confirm current rates and child policies when booking.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Mokoro rides, boat safaris, game drives, nature walks, birding, plunge pool
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Access by charter flight to Shinde Airstrip, then 20-minute drive
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Okavango Delta
- Maun
- What to bring
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Swimwear
Accessibility deep dive
Here is what to expect on the ground.
Limited; the camp is in a remote bush setting.
Available in family tents.
Not applicable; access by charter flight.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Monachira Camp opening hours?
- Seasonal; open all year.
- Is Monachira Camp suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: No minimum age (activity restrictions apply). Follow the guide’s instructions on all activities and supervise children in the camp.
- How long do you need at Monachira Camp?
- Plan for 2 to 4 nights.
- What payment methods does Monachira Camp accept?
- Monachira Camp accepts Card, Bank transfer. It does not accept cash.
- Is Monachira Camp accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Limited accessibility.
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