A Classic, Year-Round Okavango Safari Base
Set in the Moremi Game Reserve on the Khwai River and overlooking the Xakanaxa Lagoon, Xakanaxa Camp delivers the Okavango Delta at its most authentic. Permanent channels allow both land and water activities in every season, while the surrounding woodlands and floodplains attract elephants, antelope, big cats, and exceptional birdlife. With intimate tented accommodations, knowledgeable guides, and effortless access to boating and mokoro excursions, it’s an ideal base for travelers seeking a timeless Delta experience without compromising comfort.
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Rating | Personal and Comfortable
Highlights & What to Expect
- Year-round activities thanks to permanent channels: open 4x4 game drives, motorboat outings, and traditional mokoro excursions.
- Prime Moremi location on the Khwai River and Xakanaxa Lagoon, a renowned area for elephants, predators, and diverse antelope.
- Small, classic tented camp atmosphere with personal service and easy access to both floodplains and riverine woodland.
- Outstanding birding in spring and summer; herons, storks, bee-eaters, and raptors frequent the lagoons and channels.
- Guided activities led by licensed professionals focused on safe, ethical wildlife viewing and interpretation of the Delta ecosystem.
Location & Setting
Located inside Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, the camp sits along the Khwai River with panoramic views across the Xakanaxa Lagoon. This corner of the Okavango combines classic floodplain scenery, reed-lined channels, and pockets of riverine woodland, creating excellent habitat for elephant, hippo, red lechwe, and predators. Because local waterways remain navigable year-round, guests can experience the Delta’s land and water safaris in every season. Access is typically via light aircraft to a nearby airstrip, followed by a short game-drive transfer that doubles as your first wildlife introduction.
Rooms
The camp generally accommodates guests in around a dozen spacious, en-suite safari tents set on raised timber decks for airflow and views. Interiors balance canvas charm with practical comforts such as proper beds, storage, and private bathrooms with flush toilets and hot showers. Each tent opens to a furnished veranda overlooking the river or floodplain—ideal for quiet wildlife watching between activities. Thoughtful spacing between tents preserves privacy and the natural soundscape, while simple, tasteful décor keeps the focus on the surrounding wilderness.
Facilities
Central guest areas include a lounge, bar, and dining spaces flowing onto broad decks positioned for lagoon and river views. A swimming pool offers a refreshing pause in the warmer months, and a small reference library supports keen birders and naturalists. Evenings often gather around a fire pit, with hosted meals that alternate between indoor and al-fresco boma dining depending on conditions. Operations emphasize low-impact comforts—reliable lighting, charging points at set times, and attentive hosting—so days revolve around unhurried safari routines.
Amenities
Bar & Lounge
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Library
Wi-Fi
Laundry Service
In-room Safe
Gift Shop / Curio Shop
Boma / Fire Pit
Viewing Deck
Tea & Coffee
Ceiling Fan
Hair Dryer
Private Deck
Airstrip / Helipad
Activities
Game Drives
Boating Safari
Birdwatching