Camp Xakanaxa

This is an excellent luxury safari camp with plenty of wildlife.|The luxury tents on adjacent to a river channel are large and very comfortable. We stayed in #1 and were treated to encounters (safe) with Oscar the adopted male hippo of the camp. | The staff are genuinely friendly and work to please - all the way from the camp manager to the kitchen staff. The game drivers were outstanding- knowledgeable and patient. | The food was very good although I would recommend two things:|1) the meat dishes when served as steaks or cutlets should not all be cooked well done, and 2) there should be a green salad at least one meal a day. The liquid refreshments- beer, wine, liquor -|were on demand and offered a variety of excellent choices.| We would return again.

Such a wonderful camp to stay at, food was great, staff were friendly and helpful. The excursions meant we got to see so much, including animals like leopard and wild dog, which I never expected we'd find.||10/10, definitely hoping to stay there again in future.

We arrived to a beautiful welcome from the staff and it was even more special because it was Botswana’s Independence Day- lots of fantastic cultural activities. Our guide DK was absolutely fantastic- very knowledgeable , friendly and had a great sense of humour. We were fortunate as we had a great group in our safari vehicle and we had a super time. We saw leopards, elephants,giraffes, zebras,hippo's, birds and a rare sighting of wild dogs. All the staff were absolutely amazing- nothing was too much trouble. Food was delicious and drinks plentiful. Would highly recommend a stay at this safari camp. All the best to the camp staff .Mary & Pip

The trip was fantastic from the welcome from our guide to the fairwell song. The rooms were characterful but also clean and comfortable with all amenities. The food was varied and delicious and the all the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We saw some amazing animals and birds at close quarters and learnt alot from our knowledge guide. My only regret was only booking for 2 nights.

Our time at Camp Xakanaxa delivered on all fronts! The camp itself is a magical combination of rustic and woodsy and also glamorous and luxurious (check out the plunge pool looking over the water). The two fire pit areas and bar are so inviting and the family-style dining room layout and service really makes you feel right at home. The food is delicious (I didn’t think I liked cooked carrots until I had them there) and they happily accommodate any dietary needs. Moremi reserve itself is what you picture in your mind when you think of a safari in Botswana. A mix of beautiful woodsy areas, wide-open grasslands, and water channels filled with reeds…it’s a truly breathtaking landscape. And the guides and wildlife are equally amazing. We saw creatures big and small on every outing. We had our first out-of-water hippo sighting on the drive from the airstrip to camp (a family highlight!). Big shoutout to Harry our guide. He knows everything about the animals and area and has the warmest smile and heart. Also, his voice feels like you’re listening to a NatGeo documentary narrator, making the whole experience even that much more authentic!

This was the first camp on our first safari. We could not have made a better choice. We received excellent care from the staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Our guide, Baams, spoke good English and was a true animal and bird enthusiast who showed us everything. The game drives and river trips showed us all that we could hope to see. The room was comfortable and well-equipped, and all the facilities are well designed. We were serenaded into dinner by the staff and made to feel really welcome. The food was plentiful and delicious. We’ll be back.

This was by far the best place we stayed on our couples Safari trip. Before we even arrived at the lodge we were taken to find 2 cheetahs that were in the area. We were welcomed with traditional dance/song and then taken to our tents which were so spacious and very clean. The food was superb and all made by the chef who came and introduced herself. Sitting at night around the fire pit was a perfect end to the day. |Each drive was very different and we saw a wide variety of animals, including a male lion eating his buffalo breakfast and the cheetahs stalking a dazzle of zebras!|A definite 5* experience.

Wow. What an exceptional start to our Safari in Botswana. The camp was so beautiful and the accommodation was great. Comfy bed and very clean. The staff are amazing. I wish I could name them all - Tally, Gee, Fifi, and Chef Alexander (thank you for my fantastic vegetarian dishes) in camp. Our guide Carlos and mokoro poler Onks thank you so much. Your knowledge is second to none.