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Camp Xakanaxa

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8/10

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Highlights

- Surrounded by amazing diverse game
- Relatively high traffic location
- Located on Khwai River bank
- Wheel chair accessible lodge

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Overview

The Moremi Game Reserve, emerging along the Okavango Delta, is characterised by open savannah, immense riverine forests, permanent lagoons, seasonal floodplains, and rivers and channels. With such varied landscape comes varied game. Camp Xakanaxa (pronounced ka-ka-na-ka) provides guests with a prime base from which to explore this intricate mix of wildernesses through year-round safari boating and vehicle game drives. Being a National Park, the area can be busy with game vehicle traffic, but the density of wildlife in this area more than compensates.

A sanctuary to herds of elephant, buffalo, lechwe, giraffe, impala, waterbuck, sable antelope, wildebeest, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, and many, many more, Moremi Game Reserve surrounds Camp Xakanaxa in diverse game. In addition to this extraordinary list of wildlife, guests can expect to spot lions feasting and leopards lazing atop tree branches during their excursions into one of the most vibrant wild territories in Africa. The area offers unique bird-watching opportunities that arise from spring and summer season migrant breeding. Camp Xakanaxa is one of a few camps that provide year-round explorations into this great wilderness in open Land Rovers or powerboats guided by safari experts.

Set into the bank of the permanent flowing Khwai River overlooking the Xakanaxa Lagoon, Camp Xakanaxa’s main lodge provides a stunning panorama view of the stretching waterways in its backyard. Its authentic and natural feel is achieved in its thatched roof lounge and bar area as well as its elevated thatch-roofed and reeded dining room and viewing deck. The lodge is designed to offer the best possible perspective of the surrounding game and wilderness whilst also maintaining a luxurious resting area. This is most evident in its infinity pool and swimming pool. What sets this lodge apart from most other lodges in the area is that it is wheel chair accessible. The lodge’s homeliness is intended.

Thirteen Meru-style classic luxury safari tents serve as the Camp’s guest accommodation. Each tent is raised and features an en-suite bathroom. Unique water sprinkler systems designed to cool off guests during the midday heats are also installed. There are no family units, so children between the ages of 6-11 years are expected to share with their parents. Families with more than one child under the age of 12 must separate so that one parent shares a tent with one child. Only children over the age of 6 years are welcome. An additional cost is required by families with children aged between 6 and 11 as they must book private activities. Camp Xakanaxa accommodates a maximum of 24 guests at any one time, so guests are likely to see more of the game and surrounding landscape than they will of each other.

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Average Rating

based on 536 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!

    Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.

    Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!

    All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.

    Thanks you once again!

    MissingHardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

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