kanana camp
Situated on the banks of Xudum River in the southwest Okavango Delta in a private concession
7 spacious en suite tents plus 1 family tent
Variety of activities as with Shinde but with extras including the heronry and sleep-out deck
A little bit about Kanana
A hidden jewel on the Xudum River, Kanana is located in the southwest
of the Okavango Delta.
The area encompasses a necklace of islands
dotted with palms, figs, ebony and knobthorn, and is home to a myriad of birds, plants and animals. The nature of the habitat means it is the perfect place to experience the diversity of species found within the Okavango Delta.
The annual floods transform parts of this concession into a true water paradise, offering guests the best of both worlds. Due to the camps location guests can experience magnificent game sightings during drives as well as the unique experience of exploring the delta’s beautiful waterways by boat or Mokoro. You may actually enjoy the breath-taking spectacle of the water visibly rising around the camp’s raised teak decks.
The Sleep Out Deck offers guests the opportunity to spend the night out
under the magnificent African night sky.
Information sheet
Facilities
• 5 star grading by Botswana Tourism Organisation.
• EcoTourism Certificate.
• Maximum 16 guests.
• Seven spacious twin/double bedded tents with en-suite bathrooms (triple on request)
• One family tent (sleeping five people in two bedrooms with
shared en-suite bathroom – additional outdoor shower)
• Dining room, al fresco deck, bar, sitting area and campfire
overlooking the Xudum River
• Private airstrip
• Swimming pool
• Sleep Out Deck
Open season and child policy
• All year round.
• Minimum age is 7 years.
• Children are permitted to do all activities.
Activities
• Morning and afternoon game drives.
• Night drives after dinner.
• Walking Safaris
• Boat cruises and mokoro excursions.
• Fishing – Excludes January and February.
Kanana Accommodation
Guests are accommodated in seven spacious twin and double-bedded safari tents, each ensuite bathroom has a large walk-in shower and luxurious fittings.
Families are accommodated in a two-bedroomed tent, sharing an en-suite bathroom with the addition of an outdoor shower – ideal for families in this child-friendly camp.
The tents are well spaced, affording privacy whilst remaining within a comfortable distance from the main camp area.
There is the choice of either a double or twin bed configuration on comfortable three-quarter, extra length or king-sized beds.
Every possible comfort has been catered for – from full solar electricity, standing and
ceiling fans through to yoga mats and hair dryers!
Families are accommodated in a custom build two bedroom shared en-suite bathroom family tent sleeping a maximum of 5 people.
Sleep Out Deck
• The Sleep Out Deck offers guests a panoramic view and the opportunity to spend the night under the magnificent African night sky
• Requires advanced booking.
• Available to guests staying three or more nights at Kanana.
• Bathroom facilities consist of a toilet and wash basin.
• Your tent will be kept for you back at camp.
• Your guide, contactable by two way radio, will be accommodated a comfortable distance away.
Kanana Activities
Courtesy of its location Kanana can offer both water and land activities year-round.
Motorboats or Mokoro provide a chance
to experience the incredible bird, plant and reptile species found in the aquatic habitat of the Okavango Delta.
Game drives are conducted by a personal guide in comfortable, specially designed game drive vehicles. When out on game drives our window seat guarantee ensures no more than four guests per vehicle and individual use of a camera mount.
For the more adventurous, guided walks are also available while fishing enthusiasts will enjoy fishing for a variety of species such as tilapia and tigerfish.
Kanana is situated on a private concession which allows guided walks, Mokoro excursions and night drives in addition to game drives and motorboat trips.
Kanana’s excellent location in the Okavango Delta ensures a combination of permanent water access for year-round water activities and large dry areas for game drive routes. This blend of environments provides the habitat for a consistently wide variety of wildlife, including the elusive sitatunga antelope and a healthy population of leopards.
Fishing is available throughout the year (with exception of January and February), with excellent bream fishing from May to September and superb chances of landing tigerfish during September to mid-November
Kanana Heronry
• Located within the Kanana private concession, camp guests are afforded an exclusive experience.
• The largest and most active heronry in Southern Africa.
• Guests may accessible the area via boat or mokoro all year round. Even in low water level seasons.
• Pel’s Fishing Owl have breeding sights on Islands accessible by boat, Mokoro or vehicle.
• The area vegetation consists predominantly of Waterberry trees and Gomoti water fig
Vehicle Policy – Window Seat Guarantee
• Toyota Land Cruisers customized into Game Viewers.
• Maximum 4 people per vehicle.
• Guaranteed window seat for all guests.
• Camera Mount for each window seat – padded armrest that moves up and down.
• 2 rows – 3 seats per row.
• Removable roof and folded down windscreen.
• Curtesy lights and easy access steps.
• Compartment for each row to store camera equipment, binoculars and personal items.
• Also on the vehicle bean bags, wet-wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, toilet paper, paper bags and mints.
• Cooler box with refreshments and glass water bottles.
• Tea box for morning activities and sundowner snack for afternoon activities.
• Private vehicle available on request ahead of travel.
Kanana Key Points
• Private concession – exclusivity
• Fantastic wildlife – predators, birdlife and aquatic species
• Sleep Out Deck – sleep beneath the stars and awaken to the sun breaking the horizon
• Land and water based activities all year round – 6 activities to choose from
• Heronry – Breeding season June through to Dec. Even non-birders will be converted to keen “Twitchers”
• Recently refurbished – Luxury with a touch of historical charm
• 100% solar and received “EcoTourism” grading – highest possible level.
Kanana from – USD 583 pppn
Child US$ 350 7-15 years old
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
PRIVATE VEHICLE – USD 500 per vehicle per night
Ker & Downey Botswana’s vehicle policy guarantees window seats and maximum four guests per vehicle.
A private vehicle is for guests requiring three or less people per vehicle.
This also secures private activities as offered by the camp.
When booking a Specialist Guide, Specialist Walking Guide or Young Explorers Specialist Family Guide
a private vehicle may be required.