Maxa

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Maxa

Maxa is an intimate new Ker & Downey Botswana camp overlooking the permanent Maxa Lagoon, created in partnership with the Mmagamka Trust and members of the Bukakhwe community from nearby Gudigwa village.

Features four beautifully designed stretch-canvas tents and combines water- and land-based safari activities with a strong sense of place. Its design blends canvas, clay, locally made furniture and art, bringing traditional building techniques together with contemporary safari comfort.

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Accommodating up to 12 guests, the tented rooms are practical, yet comfortable, with four beautifully designed stretch canvas tents on decks, comprising an ensuite indoor bathroom as well as full outdoor open air bathroom. The Maxa family tent has two bedrooms and a shared ensuite bathroom along with an outdoor bathroom.
Nestled under a canopy of towering Ebony trees, Maxa overlooks the permanent Maxa Lagoon, and is located on the South-Eastern Panhandle within Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Ideally situated where the nutrient rich clear headwaters of the Okavango meet the meandering channels of the Selinda Spillway, an expansive network of seldomly explored seasonal floodplains, this fascinating area in the heart of the Kaza Transfrontier Park (an area half the size of California) features a network of permanent and seasonally inundated channels and lagoons.

The philosophy of Maxa centers around exploration, learning and the freedom to be immersed in nature. The camp’s unique appearance captures this with a freeform separated lounge and dining area, set under light canvas roofs, partially enclosed by traditional clay walls. The design is complemented with handmade local furniture which lends a creative spirit to the decor and lighting.

Wi-fi in rooms.
Every day at Maxa is curated as a day of exploration and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Camp excursions include mokoro (dugout canoe), guided walking safaris and nature drives (both by day and night).

Activities also incorporate local cultural insights with the exploration of the natural heritage of this immensely diverse region.
At Ker & Downey Botswana, sustainability is at the core of our operations. From onsite water purification systems and refillable glass bottles to above-ground sewage treatment plants and solar-powered camps, we are dedicated to preserving Botswana's natural beauty while offering an unrivaled luxury experience.

By adopting eco-friendly solutions, like using canned sparkling water and reducing plastic waste, we’re paving the way for a greener future.

Solar technology investment has been our greatest sustainability milestone; with all five of our luxury camps now powered by renewable energy. Since our first solar installation in 2017, we’ve significantly reduced our carbon footprint, ensuring that our guests experience the pristine wilderness of Botswana with minimal environmental impact. Our responsibility is to preserve the delicate ecosystems while offering unparalleled luxury and comfort.

On World Sustainability Day, we reaffirmed our commitment to protecting the environment, investing in sustainable solutions, and promoting responsible tourism. By choosing to stay with us, as our guests, you are actively contributing to conservation efforts.

Key Facts

Open date: March 20th, 2025
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Access to and from Maxa will be by helicopter from Shinde airstrip, a short yet exciting scenic transfer over breathtaking stretches of the Okavango World Heritage Site
Accommodation: 4 twin rooms and 1 family tent (shared bathroom), max 12 guests
Activities: mokoro (dugout canoe), guided walking safaris and nature drives (both by day and night), local cultural insights with the exploration of the natural heritage of this immensely diverse region.
Children: Minimum age is 6 years. Children 6 and older are permited to do all activities.
Offers the young explorers program