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Lodge · Okavango Delta
Kanana Nyana
Ker & Downey Botswana's newest camp opens in October 2026 on a private concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve. Four thatched suites host a maximum of eight guests, each with a private plunge pool and views across the Xudum River. Land and water activities run year-round in one of the Okavango Delta's most productive wildlife areas.
From $1,200 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Okavango Delta
Kanana Nyana
From $1,200 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowKer & Downey Botswana's newest camp opens in October 2026 on a private concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve. Four thatched suites host a maximum of eight guests, each with a private plunge pool and views across the Xudum River. Land and water activities run year-round in one of the Okavango Delta's most productive wildlife areas.
Location · Okavango Delta
From, per person · night · $1,200
About the lodge
An overview of Kanana Nyana .
Ker & Downey Botswana's newest camp opens in October 2026 on a private concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve. Four thatched suites host a maximum of eight guests, each with a private plunge pool and views across the Xudum River. Land and water activities run year-round in one of the Okavango Delta's most productive wildlife areas.
Highlights
- Four thatched suites for a maximum of eight guests, each with a private plunge pool
- Private concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve with both land and seasonal water activities
- Two game-viewing vehicles seating four guests each (configured for six)
- Walking safaris, mokoro, boating and fishing alongside day and night game drives
- Elevated main area with distinct bar, lounge and dining spaces, gym and in-room wellness treatments
- Sleep Out Deck for a private night under the Delta sky
You Should Know
- Camp opens 15 October 2026
- Maximum eight guests in camp at any time
- Child policy applies; please check with a safari specialist before booking with young children
The Details
Location
Kanana Nyana sits on a private concession in one of the Okavango Delta's most productive wildlife areas, bordering Moremi Game Reserve. The camp is set on an elevated position overlooking the Xudum River and its floodplains, with sweeping views across shimmering waterways and open plains.
The name pays homage to the Setswana word for small, a nod to the intentionally low guest count and the exclusivity that comes with it. The camp is open all year round, with land activities on offer throughout and water-based activities running seasonally when floodwaters allow.
Rooms
Four thatched safari suites are tucked into an ancient forest of Marula, Sausage, Ebony and Mokolwane Palm trees, each individually styled and uniquely decorated. Decor draws on the Delta's natural palette of sage green, pale yellow and dusty pink, layered with textured natural materials. Every suite has its own private plunge pool, and weathered timber arches frame the entrance to each.
The central area is generous in scale, with distinct bar, lounge and dining spaces, a gym, and in-room wellness treatments available on request. Wifi is available in camp.
Dining
Meals are served across the distinct dining areas of the main lodge, with all meals, snacks, and selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included in the rate. The setting takes in views over the Xudum River and floodplains, with the layout designed so that dining, drinks and downtime each have their own space rather than sharing a single deck.
Activities
Two game-viewing vehicles operate from camp, each seating four guests despite being configured for six, so drives run with genuine space and unobstructed sightlines. Guests can expect game drives by day, night drives with a spotlight, walking safaris led by expertly trained guides, and seasonal water activities including mokoro, boating and fishing. The private concession allows off-road driving and night drives, both of which are not permitted inside the neighbouring Moremi Game Reserve. Birding across the concession is exceptional.
Kanana Sleep Out
The Kanana Sleep Out offers a private night under the stars in the Okavango Delta. Guests end their afternoon safari directly at the secluded site, where chefs serve a fresh dinner cooked over an open fire. The deck features a bed wrapped in mosquito netting alongside a private bathroom with a heated shower.
At dawn, you eat a fireside breakfast of jaffles and light continental dishes while watching the sunrise over the floodplains. Your morning activity starts straight from the deck, avoiding any need to return to main camp first. Running from April to November, the overnight stay is easiest to coordinate when paired with a private vehicle.
Price Includes
- Game activities conducted by professional guides
- All meals and snacks
- Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- All taxes and park entrance fees
- Daily laundry service
- Emergency evacuation insurance to the closest medical facility
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 6 Jan 2028
Festive
7 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027
Full Board - All meals and snacks, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and game activities
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$1,200
per person · night
Green season
1 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027
Full Board - All meals and snacks, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and game activities
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$1,960
per person · night
Green season
24 Mar 2027 – 2 Apr 2027
Full Board - All meals and snacks, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and game activities
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$2,480
per person · night
Green season
3 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027
Full Board - All meals and snacks, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and game activities
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$1,960
per person · night
Green season
1 May 2027 – 31 Oct 2027
Full Board - All meals and snacks, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and game activities
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$2,480
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Nov 2027 – 16 Dec 2027
Full Board - All meals and snacks, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and game activities
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$1,960
per person · night
Festive
17 Dec 2027 – 6 Jan 2028
Full Board - All meals and snacks, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and game activities
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$2,480
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
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"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Kanana Nyana : multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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