XAKANAXA
 
General Information

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.

     
Highlights & Activities

The Moremi Reserve is rated as one of Africa’s finest game-viewing areas, offering sanctuary to abundant herds of elephant, sable, giraffe, tsessebe, lechwe, wildebeest, impala and waterbuck. Lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena complete the picture.

Birding is quite spectacular, especially during spring and summer when the migrants breed. Huge numbers of breeding storks and herons are attracted to the world-famous heronries which lies to the north of the lodge. Nature walks on nearby islands. Our guests are offered two activities of their choice per day, or even an all-day outing can be arranged.

     
Situated on the Xakanaxa Lagoon, Xakanaxa Camp boasts one of the prime locations in all of Botswana. Towering riverine forests, open savannah, seasonal floodplains, permanent lagoons, rivers and the intricate channels of the Okavango Delta surround the camp and makes for a varied habitat that ensures the safari traveler of the very best all year round Okavango Delta land and water experience.
   
 
2008 Rates are per person sharing - Single supplement:  US$335 per room

Low Season
01/12 – 31/03

Mid  Season
01/04 – 15/06
01/11 – 30/11

High Season
16/06 – 31/10

US$415 per person sharing

US$550 per person sharing

US$780 per person sharing

No single supplement

No single supplement

US$335 single supplement

 
Included:
  • Accommodation in twin or double-bedded tents with toilet and shower en-suite
  • All meals, snacks, teas, coffees, laundry, soft drinks, local-brand spirits, house wines and beer (premium brands excluded)
  • Activities – either boating, mokoro excursion or game drives in 4x4 vehicles with licensed guides (not included in self drive rates)
  • Park Fees (not included in self drive rates)
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
 
Excluded:
  • Personal purchases
  • Personal insurance
  • Guide and camp staff gratuities

 

 

View from the pool area at Xakanaxa Lodge

 
 
 
   
     
  TOURS IN THE MOREMI REGION  
     
  LODGE LOCATION  
 

Xakanaxa is located in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve, about 50 kilometers to the west of the Khwai Gate and about 140 kilometers to the north of Maun.

 
   
 
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PHOTO'S FROM THE LODGE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
  OTHER LODGES IN MOREMI AREA  
  Camp Moremi  
  Chiefs Camp  
  Khwai River Lodge  
  Kwetsani Camp  
  Little Mombo Camp  
  Mombo Camp  
  Okuti Camp  
  Sandibe Lodge  
  Stanleys Camp  
  Xakanaxa Camp  
  Xigera Camp  
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