Xakanaxa Camp

As the custodians of one of Botswana’s very first safari camps the owners of Xakanaxa Camp (pronounced Ka-ka-na-ka) have gone to extraordinary lengths to preserve its original African bush camp character whilst providing guests with every comfort.

Its prime location on the banks of the Khwai River on the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve ensures that it is one of the only safari camps which can provide guests with an authentic year round Okavango Delta land and water safari experience.

Big game, big birds, big water - Xakanaxa Camp is one of the camps in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.

Accommodation

Thirteen tents in total consisting of:

12 x twin bedded tents - can be arranged as single or double beds

1 x guide/pilot tent (same standard as guest tent)

The camp can accommodate 24 guests plus tour leader

Tent Details

All canvas, Meru-style classic luxury safari tents on raised decks

Ensuite facilities within tent: shower, hand basin and ablution facilities

Fans in all guest tents

A unique water sprinkler system aids cooling in the midday heat

Plug points for charging equipment

Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each tent

A hairdryer is supplied in each tent

Gowns supplied in each tent

Poncho with hood and warm lining provided in each tent for warmth/protection from rain

Kist with a lock and key in each tent for safekeeping of valuables

Activities

The Moremi Reserve is rated as one of Africa’s finest game-viewing areas, offering sanctuary to abundant herds of elephant, sable, giraffe, tsessebe, lechwe, wildebeest, impala and waterbuck. Lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena complete the picture.

Xakanaxa is one of the few Botswana lodges that can offer all year round

boating trips

extensive 4x4 drives into outstanding game country

Birding is spectacular, especially during spring and summer when the migrants breed. Huge numbers of breeding storks and herons are attracted to the world-famous heronries which lies to the north of the lodge.