Kanana Camp

Kanana Camp is set in the south western delta amongst grass covered islands formed by fertile eroded termite hills dotted with fig, palm and jackal berry trees. The Kanana area encompasses a necklace of islands on the Xudum River, northeast of Pom Pom lagoon, and is wonderfully picturesque with winding waterways meandering through open lagoons.

This traditional camp has an intimate and personal atmosphere and is built among spectacular shady groves of ebony, acacia and sausage tree. It offers eight large safari-style tents equipped with tasteful furnishing and private en-suite bathrooms. The main lodge area is on raised decking encircling the trees and offers a dining and sitting area, a cocktail bar and a refreshing plunge pool.

Activities at Kanana include day and night game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles, game viewing on mokoro excursions, guided walks, fishing, motor boating and sunset cruises. The waterways are lined with reeds and dotted with papyrus and tree islands. In this picturesque and tranquil part of the delta water levels vary throughout the year and therefore so do the activities. The camp managers will advise guests on the best options during their stay. A wide variety of game frequent the islands around Kanana Camp including impala, lechwe, leopard, lion and elephant and you may be lucky to see sitatunga (marsh buck) whilst boating.

Birding all year round is exceptional with regular sightings of Pel’s fishing owl amongst many others. Kanana Camp is one of the few camps in the Delta with access to a private heronry where many migratory water birds come to nest from July onwards. Birds encountered at the heronry include marabou, yellow-bill and open-bill storks. The sight of thousands of nesting birds is mesmerising and an experience you will not forget.