Camp Xakanaxa

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 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.

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.

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.

What a wonderful lodge! There are no words. The staff were all wonderful, Monee, Maths, Gee, Alexander the chef, Tally, Solani, just to name a few. |As for our guide Bunno he was just incredible. We were told to request him by guests at our previous lodge. He was even better than we were expecting. His knowledge of the bush and the game was phenomenal. The sightings we saw were really in another league. He put everything into our drives to try and get us the best experience possible. And he sure did! We definitely recommend him! |The lodge itself is brilliant. Perfect location and beautifully appointed. |The lovely cleaner did a great job and washed all our clothing within hours. |We can’t say enough thank you’s!! |We hope very much to be back sooner rather than later. |Thank you all!

The camp is truly a special place. The people are so lovely and the accommodations are top notch. Our guide, Donald, was amazing and so much fun! He made us laugh and was able to cater the game drives to the animals we wanted to see most. You won't go hungry with the amount of food and they had a great selection! Highly recommend this place for safari!

We stayed at five camps during our three week stay in Central Africa. Camp Xakanaxa was by far our favorite. A big reason why we loved it so much was due to the efforts of our guide, GB. This guy is dedicated to assuring that everyone had a great experience while in Moremi Game Reserve. GB got us to view so much wildlife and put us in a place to get great photos. He was very patient with our many questions about the wildlife, plants, birds and culture in Botswana. We were thrilled to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, wildebeest, Cape buffalo and even a pack of African wild dogs. We came away from Camp Xakanaxa with great memories and experiences like we saw with Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler on Mutual of Omaha s Wild Kingdom when we were kids.

This is a truly extraordinary jewel of a place. We experienced incredibly hospitable and friendly staff, beautifully conceived and well maintained rooms, good wifi throughout the camp, wonderful imaginative food, and last but not least the services of Taylor, a superb guide with tracking skills that led us to wild dogs and lions. Go there!