About Kanana Camp
The Okavango Delta is life in its purest form.
These sparkling, clear, and clean waters are the pulse of the region, attracting a diverse range of wildlife, from herons and other bird species to elephants, predators, and prey
Intimate and exclusive camps like Kanana allow guests to fully immerse themselves in this environment.
There are no crowds or safari vehicles competing for the best views. It is an unforgettable experience.
Kanana Camp is built among spectacular shade trees, including ebony, knob thorn acacia, and sausage trees.
The dining and sitting areas are raised on decking that encircles a massive ancient fig tree. Professionally managed menus feature fresh bread baked daily, fresh vegetables, and a well-stocked bar with plenty of ice.
The gift gallery accepts Visa and MasterCard and is stocked with local handicrafts and other items.
Kanana Camp is fortunate to have its own airstrip nearby, making access to this peaceful haven very easy.
Accommodation
Kanana Camp is located in the remote inner reaches of the Delta. The camp consists of eight luxury-style tents, accommodating up to 16 guests.
All common facilities are built on stilts, ensuring every visitor enjoys an excellent view of the floodplains.
Guests are housed in spacious, twin-bedded 'Meru' (East African) style tents, each set on a raised teak deck, offering breathtaking views across the waterways and islands.
All tents feature en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, a shower, and a flush toilet.
The tents are positioned to offer privacy while still being within comfortable walking distance from the central dining and lounge areas.
Features of Kanana Camp
The area surrounding Kanana Camp is excellent for walking safaris and canoeing. While game viewing in 4x4 vehicles is popular, the best way to experience this region is on foot or by gliding silently through the delta in a Mokoro canoe.
This incredible experience draws you into nature at its purest, free from human intrusion. The silence sharpens your senses, making the call of distant elephants or other wildlife all the more thrilling.
As you explore, you may witness intimate moments, like a mother elephant gently bathing her baby with her trunk. You are safely insignificant and humbled in the presence of these giants.
With an expert guide, you’ll glide through this magical landscape, witnessing these incredible creatures and the beauty of the Delta.
Wildlife
Apart from elephants, a wide variety of other wildlife frequent the Okavango Delta, drawn by its life-giving waters. You may encounter impala, red lechwe, hippos, crocodiles, and lions. Kanana Camp is also fortunate to host an exclusive heronry where many migratory water birds come to hatch their young from July onwards.
Birdlife
This heronry is a significant nesting site for birds in the Delta. The species commonly seen here include the yellow-billed stork, marabou stork, open-billed stork, darters, cormorants, and slaty egrets.
Kanana Camp also frequently reports sightings of the rare Pel’s fishing owl. In Addition, hyenas, which are becoming rarer in this area, can sometimes be spotted.
Even more rare are the sitatunga antelope, excellent swimmers that inhabit the swamps. These antelope may submerge themselves in water with only their nostrils above the surface to evade predators such as leopards or wild dogs.
Where is Kanana Camp?
Kanana Camp is accessed via a 25-minute light aircraft flight from Maun, followed by a five-minute transfer from the airstrip.