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Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Xakanaxa Camp

Xakanaxa is a little bigger than ideal with 12 rooms, but has a great location and range of both land and water activities. The attitude of the camp hosts has been criticized at times, but everyone has good and bad days. Good value in off-season compared to other like options.  — Mango's view

Big game, big birds, big water - Xakanaxa 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 while providing guests with every comfort. Each tent is tastefully furnished with twin or double beds and ensuite facilities with shower, hand basin and ablution facilities.

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.

The kitchen is renowned for its traditional safari fare served with a Pan-African touch, all accompanied by excellent South African wines. Meals are generally taken around the main dining room table where tales of the day's exciting experiences are recounted and discussed in great detail. We do also cater individually for guests wishing to dine in private. The emphasis is on discreet personal service, provided in an unobtrusive manner so as to ensure the maximum guest enjoyment. A great number of the camp staff has been looking after guests at Xakanaxa for more than ten years.

Xakanaxa Camp is a true year round land and water experience. Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, giraffe, hippo, Sable Antelope, wildebeest, kudu, lechwe, sitatunga and many more predator and antelope are resident. Most of Botswana's national bird list of 550 species are resident or migrants, and include Pel's Fishing Owl and Slaty Egret. You will track great herds on extensive safaris by open Land Rover, by powerboat or serene dugout canoe in the company of professional licensed rangers.

Includes: All meals, drinks, laundry & safari activities