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Central Okavango

Kanana Camp

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About Kanana Camp

Comfy interiors and African style at this stellar camp with fantastic predator spotting.
Kanana is a luxurious tented camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta floodplains. Its well-chosen position on the Xudum River reveals stunning views of this watery paradise and all its inhabitants. The remote location means Kanana can only be accessed by light aircraft, followed by a brief transfer. Game drives are truly special here.
From $710 per person/per night
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8 Rooms
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Property details

The property

Wrapped around a large strangler fig tree, Kanana's central area is raised on wooden stilts. It includes three open plan areas, two comfortably intimate lounges and a large central dining area. Here a bygone era meets contemporary African design, with old pictures and carved African masks lining the canvas walls while bright fabrics add a splash of colour. Sit in a safari chair around the fire pit outside or relax in a recliner next to the swimming pool.

The rooms

There are seven large tents with king-sized or twin beds, and a family tent, all elevated off the ground. The en-suite has hot and cold running water, twin porcelain basins, brass finishes and matching mirrors. Enjoy all the essentials and more, with a standing fan, large mosquito net and private covered deck. This is the perfect place to drift off to sleep to the sounds of the bush.

Activities

Day and night game drives take centre stage here, offering truly phenomenal wildlife encounters. The big cats put on quite the show – expect thrilling lion and leopard sightings, while lucky visitors might spot the elusive wild dog packs that roam these plains. Bush walks provide a brilliant opportunity to explore the numerous islands dotting this stretch of wilderness, revealing the smaller wonders often missed from a vehicle.

What you'll love

What you'll love

Their window seat guarantee means you'll always have the best of views on game drives and the vehicles will never be over-packed.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

Spend a night at the sleep-out deck and watch the stars come out to play from under your fluffy duvet.
Something to think about

Something to think about

The activities offered at Kanana vary throughout the year based on the level of the water and, at certain times of the year, water-based activities won't be very prevalent at all.
Lodge positive impact

Positive Impact

The impact of your stay

Owned by Ker & Downey Botswana, this property serves as a beacon of philanthropy. Through its collaboration with Chobe Impact, each guest's contribution fosters positive change in education, community empowerment, research, and conservation. Ker & Downey's commitment extends beyond profits, matching donations to amplify impact. They even go as far as asking guests who opt out to do so in writing before booking confirmation, ensuring unwavering support for Bana Ba Letsatsi and the Dinaka Rhino Conservation Fund continues through Chobe Impact. A contribution of $5 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.

Botswana

Central Okavango

Where uber-stylish lodges offer a range of iconic experiences and exceptional wildlife is the cherry on top