Location
The Okavango
Delta is increasingly being recognised
as one of the world's premier wildlife destinations.
Some 90 km by road or a half hours flight
from Maun is Xakanaxa, nestled in the shade
of huge kigelia (sausage) and mopane trees,
a stone's throw from the edge of Xakanaxa
Lagoon.
Activities
Fly-In, Safari Lodge, Wildlife, Game Drives,
Safari, Walking /Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing,
Photography, Birding, Game Cruise
Attractions
Xakanaxa has one of the best locations in
Botswana and is the original camp at Xakanaxa
(pronounced Ka-Kan-A-Ka). Set in the heart
of the Moremi
Wildlife Reserve which is rated as being
one of the finest game-viewing areas in Africa,
incorporating most of the Delta water and
a vast selection of exotic wildlife. To the
south and east the reserve offers sanctuary
to the most varied herds in Southern Africa.
To the north and west of the lodge are the
permanent lagoons and waterways of the Okavango.
The game drives through this sector of Moremi
take one through a large variety of different
vegetation types, down winding tracks, through
mopane forests and across lush grasslands.
The waterways are either forded by vehicles
or crossed on rustic log bridges. The camp
faces out over the Xakanaxa lagoon on the
Khwai River, where boat trips lead into the
sinuous channels of the Delta; one of Africa’s
greatest natural wonders. Game in the area
includes just about everything imaginable
and game to be seen on the game drives include
tsessebe, lechwe, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck,
elephant, sable and giraffe. The predators
are prevalent and lion are often heard calling
in the early morning. Leopard, wild dog and
hyena are often sighted. Birding
in the area is excellent, especially in
the spring and summer months when the migrants
are breeding. To the north are the world-famous
heronries which attract large numbers of breeding
storks and herons. In the summer months the
fishing is very good. Mainly bream (Tilapia)
but there are also tiger fish. Boat trips
and game drives are conducted by a team of
experienced professional guides.
Facilities
The camp offers six walk-in safari tents near
the water, each set on a concrete base, and
furnished with two beds, a table and chairs.
There's a reed-walled dining room and bar,
hot- and cold-water showers and flush toilets.
Light is supplied by hurricane lamps.
Additional Information
Game viewing drives in open 4x4's offer you
the chance to see lions, wild dogs, leopards
and honey badgers, in addition to the conventional
game found in the Moremi Reserve. Other attractions
are boating, fishing for tigerfish and bream,
walks on the islands, and visiting the heronries
of Xakanaxa, Godikwe and Xobega lagoons.
Children Policy
· Children over 12 welcome
Location
· Game/Wildlife Reserve
Establishment Facilities
· Bar Facility
· Laundry
· Swimming Pool
Dining
· Full Board
Check In Before: 14:00
Check Out Before: 11:00