Mababe

Mababe is a settlement in the North West District of Botswana, located in the Mababe Depression east of Moremi Game Reserve. It is a small community on the edge of a seasonal floodplain that forms part of the greater Okavango system. The area is known for its wildlife, particularly elephants and buffalo, which move through the Mababe Depression between the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.

By Plane

Maun International Airport (MUB) is approximately 100 km south-west. Charter flights can land at nearby airstrips.

By Car / Road

Mababe is accessible via unpaved roads from Maun. A 4x4 vehicle is essential, especially in the wet season.

A 4x4 vehicle is necessary.

• Mababe Depression — A seasonal floodplain attracting large herds of elephants and buffalo.

• Game viewing — The Mababe Depression is prime territory for elephant, buffalo, and predator sightings.

Self-catering essential. Some lodges in the area cater to guests.

Carry abundant bottled water.

Wilderness camps in the Mababe area offer luxury safari accommodation. Camping is possible with a self-sufficient setup.

No shops. Bring all supplies from Maun.

• Moremi Game Reserve — 30 km west.
• Maun — 100 km south-west.
• Chobe National Park — 150 km north-east.
• Savuti — 60 km north.