Xakanaxa (pronounced Ka-kana-ka) Camp is one of the pioneer safari camps in Botswana's Okavango Delta. 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.
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.
The stylish main buildings extend into the Khwai River and are set on raised platforms to maximize the views over the surrounding lagoons and islands. Constructed of local timber, reed and thatch they comprise of an elegant lounge containing a small but comprehensive library, dining room, expansive sundeck, plunge pool and sala with day bed as well as a fire-deck set under giant Jackalberry trees. The reception lounge boasts a curio shop and facilities are provided for charging videos, cameras and batteries. The camp operates on generator power but at night all lighting is supplied by gas and paraffin lanterns, giving the camp an authentic African ambience.
eas, coffees, mineral water and soft drinks as well as a wide range of alcoholic drinks are available to guests throughout the day at no extra cost (there is a Reserve List of drinks that are charged for). A full English breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner is included in the nightly rate, as are all safari activities and Park entrance fees.
Daily camp activities follow a rhythmic pattern in harmony with that of the nature that surrounds us - generally we enjoy a light breakfast of coffee, tea, fruit juices, cereals, muffins and fresh fruit just before dawn and then set of on extensive safari drives, boat or mokoro outings. Upon our return to camp three or 4 hours later its time for a full breakfast followed by lunch or alternatively, especially in the winter months, these are combined into a scrumptious brunch. A siesta is followed by high tea before we set of again on a safari activity that returns to camp about half an hour after sunset. A chance to freshen up is followed by pre-dinner cocktails and snacks, dinner and coffee and liqueurs on the fire-deck.
Xakanaxa accommodates only 24 guests in twelve classic safari tents on raised platforms set on the banks of the Khwai River, each with a private viewing deck overlooking the Xakanaxa Lagoon. Each tent is tastefully furnished with twin or double beds and en-suite facilities with shower, hand basin and ablution facilities. A water sprinkler system aids cooling in the midday heat.
Comments from the Xakanaxa guestbooks
“Many thanks for a wonderful time at a wonderful place!”
Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa,
18 March 2003.
“Wonderful stay!”
Nkosasana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Home Affairs, South Africa
“A lovely few days – thanks for everything –
lion, hippos, elephant and the peace and quiet.”
S.H. Kitwe, Zambia
“Thank you. A peaceful refuge from the rest of the world. Thoroughly enjoyable”
D.K. Bermuda
“It was a complete other way of living. We loved it and we thank you so much for this wonderful experience”
T.W. Stockholm, Sweden
“Thank you for the cheetah, leopard etc – it was all magic”
M.E. London, UK
“I take home to Vienna the most outstanding impressions from Africa. Thanks a lot”
K.N. Vienna, Austria.
“Superbe, magnifique en ejuisant. We saw cheetah, leopard and lions like anywhere. Very, very good. Will be back and tell our friends.”
F.L. France.
“It was great to return to Xakanaxa. Great landscape, friendly staff and hosts probably the best anywhere in the Delta. Love to come back”
U.M. France
“We had a fantastic time! Near to the tent we saw a hyena and a genet cat. The meals were exceptional!”
F.V. Belgium
“Breathtaking – cannot understand how you managed to lay on all the animals including Leopard! Great hospitality thrown in”
D.H. London, UK
“Great hospitality. Especially loved the resident wildlife and evening arias by Pavarotti and Amadeus”
M.J. Arlington, Virginia, USA
“We had a fantastic/fabulous time. This is EASILY the best of the 5 camps we have visited over the past 2 weeks. Wonderful hosts, mighty food and an abundance of those animals immortalized a Noah’s Ark”
G.F. NSW, Australia
