Camp Xakanaxa

Xakanaxa is a traditional-style camp located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Okavango Delta. The whole camp is shaded by Kigelia and leadwood trees overlooking the Xakanaxa Lagoon. The game viewing in this area has historically been very good.

From the reception area at the entrance to Xakanaxa, a short pathway leads around a well-maintained lawn to the camp’s main area. Constructed of local timber, reed and thatch, this is raised on stilts to maximize the views over the lagoon in front. The lounge area, decorated in deep reds, has a couple of seating areas with very comfortable chairs, a small library and a help-yourself bar. The front opens onto an expansive deck which in turn leads to an open-sided dining area. Here you’ll dine at one of two long tables beneath an impressive lantern-lit chandelier.

Jutting out over the lagoon is a central fireplace, shaded by a giant jackalberry tree and surrounded by very comfortable deckchairs. This is a great place to relax during the afternoons or enjoy a couple of pre- or post-dinner drinks.

There are watery views from a small plunge pool, too, set on the edge of the lagoon with a shaded sala and a number of loungers. While this can’t be beaten for location, those in search of getting a good swim during the hot days would enjoy the much larger swimming pool at the side of the main reception area.

Xakanaxa has 12 traditional Meru-style tents, which all stand on raised wooden decks with verandas overlooking the lagoon. They’re fairly close together, so it is sometimes possible to hear your neighbours, but a reed fence between each ensures that you won’t be able to see them. Zipped tent flaps lead inside, revealing wooden floors with a large oriental rug, mesh windows with roll-down flaps, and twin beds or a double with brown leather headboards. A couple of suede ottomans are at the foot of the beds. There’s a writing desk (with a flask of fresh water and ice) and some lounge chairs. Every tent also has a free-standing fan and an electronic safe, and hot-water bottles are provided on cold nights between May and July. Beside the bed there are battery-operated reading lights and a plug point for charging electrical equipment.

*For a full list of available activities, the best time of the year to visit, and any other relevant enquiries, please contact a Sister Hippo Travel Consultant!