Camp Xakanaxa Travel Guide

Camp Xakanaxa (pronounced Ka-ka-na-ka) is a long-established safari camp located in the Moremi Game Reserve, in the heart of the Okavango Delta. As one of the oldest camps in the area, it has maintained its original African bush camp character while providing guests with comfortable accommodations and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.The camp's prime location on the banks of the Khwai River, overlooking the Xakanaxa Lagoon, ensures a year-round land and water safari experience. The surrounding area boasts diverse habitats, including riverine forests, open savannas, winding water channels, and seasonal floodplains, supporting a wide array of fauna and flora.Camp Xakanaxa accommodates guests in spacious, Meru-style tents, each featuring a private viewing deck with comfortable loungers. The tents are raised on wooden platforms and offer en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, flush toilets, and washbasins. The main lodge area includes a lounge, library, dining room, curio shop, sundeck, fire-pit, and plunge pool. A larger swimming pool is also available.Activities at Camp Xakanaxa include morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, as well as guided excursions through the Okavango Delta's channels and lagoons in hard-bottom aluminum boats. Birding is also a popular activity, especially during the spring and summer months when migratory species are breeding. The camp is known for its friendly atmosphere, personalized service, and knowledgeable guides, many of whom have been with Xakanaxa for over ten years.