Kanana, Ker and Downey Botswana

Experience a hidden gem in the tranquil Okavango Delta
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  • Children Friendly
  • Private Deck
  • Yoga
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Eco-friendly

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Named after the Setswana word meaning 'paradise', Kanana Lodge is a luxury camp set in the southwest of Botswana's renowned Okavango Delta. Surrounded by a series of islands dotted with lush figs, palms, ebony and knobthorn trees, Kanana forms part of the Ker and Downey group. This luxury African safari company offers sophisticated, personalised trips throughout the African continent. Visitors to this camp will experience an intimate and exclusive stay.

The Rooms

The luxurious accommodations include seven charming yet spacious Meru-style tents and one family tent set on elevated teak decks and offer magnificent views of the Okavango Delta. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower and luxurious fittings as well as individual private verandas.

Explore Tranquil Waterways Teeming with Wildlife

Guests of this lodge have a front-row seat to the annual floods, which transform parts of this private concession into a water wonderland. Exploring the delta’s beautiful waterways and aquatic wildlife by boat or traditional mokoro is an absolute highlight. This area is a bird lover’s paradise, with Kanana hosting a seasonal heronry – one of the largest in Southern Africa. Fishing for tilapia, African pike, and sharptooth catfish is highly recommended.

Magnificent Wildlife on Land

Delight in magnificent game sightings, including predators such as lion, leopard and wild dog during the day, and catch a glimpse of nocturnal creatures during night drives in open safari vehicles. Guests can arrange bush walks on the multiple islands guided by experienced and knowledgeable professional guides.

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What We Love

Guests can appreciate this classic safari camp set on a seasonal floodplain while relaxing on a private deck and savouring the spectacular surroundings. Between exciting game watching activities, visitors can have a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or take the opportunity to spend the night under the magnificent African night skies on the sleep-out deck.

Awards

  • Awarded five-star status by the Botswana Tourism Board.
  • EcoTourism Certified - 100% Solar powered.

Where To Find Kanana, Ker and Downey Botswana

Resting on the Xudum River, Kanana is located in Botswana’s southwestern reaches of the stunning Okavango Delta. The area encompasses a group of lush islands and is the perfect place to experience the diversity of species found within the Okavango Delta.

Coordinates: -19.54154, 22.86234

KANANA, KER AND DOWNEY BOTSWANA MAP

Wildlife At Kanana, Ker and Downey Botswana

Known-for Special Rare Common Abundant
  • leopard
  • whiterhino
  • wilddog
  • lion
  • elephant
  • buffalo
  • cheetah
  • hyena
  • wildebeest
  • kudu
  • bushbuck
  • imapalam
  • baboon
  • hippo
  • giraffe
  • zebra
  • worthog
  • raptors
  • vervetmonkey