Kanana

Awarded five-star status by Botswana Tourism Board, Kanana Camp sits among a fascinating meeting point of islands, channels and open floodplains, all within a private concession. Here, on a riverbank in south-western Okavango Delta, palms rise from the water’s edge. All around, wildlife and a diversity of species move through a landscape that constantly shifts with the Delta’s seasonal floods. Ebony and fig trees shade the tented camp. It feels secluded. Untouched. The kind of place where each day brings something different.

Kanana has private access to one of Southern Africa’s largest heronries, with thousands of birds nesting in the surrounding trees. Track predators hunting in the drier areas of the concession on game drives – lions, leopards and African wild dogs are all regulars here. As daylight fades, nighttime reveals another perspective entirely: civets, genets and hunting owls emerging from under the beam of a spotlight. During the annual floods, set foot on a traditional mokoro and let it glide you through the winding Delta channels. For those who want to slow things down even further, guided walks and seasonal fishing are highly immersive ways to experience the Delta.

The camp itself opens onto views of the river, with a lounge, dining space and swimming pool shaded by trees. The tents are spacious, each featuring its own en-suite bathroom, walk-in shower and private veranda overlooking the surrounding waterways. A family tent offers two bedrooms with separate bathrooms, fitting for families with children aged six and older. There’s also the Sleep Out Deck – a raised platform for adventurers to spend the night beneath the Delta sky, dinner served over the fire and the sounds of wildlife carrying across the floodplains. Powered entirely by solar energy and EcoTourism Certified, Kanana pairs thoughtful sustainability with one of the Okavango’s most dynamic safari settings.