Botswana
Reawaken your connection with nature—this journey invites you deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta, where water, wildlife and wilderness weave together in a rhythm all their own. Over several unforgettable days, you’ll explore three of the Delta’s most enticing and contrasting areas, each offering its own mood, landscape and sense of immersion.
This carefully curated itinerary combines the intimate charm of Kanana, the riverine beauty and game‑rich channels of Okuti, and the classic safari elegance of Shinde—with the option to swap in the wonderfully remote Footsteps or Maxa camp for an even more off‑grid experience. Together, they create a seamless journey of mokoro drifts, guided walks, day and night game drives, and quiet moments where you feel the wild breathing all around you.
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The Ker & Downey Botswana Distinctive Journey consists of 6 nights in the Okavango Delta:.
Featuring short & direct flights across vast and dramatic landscapes, this itinerary is a visual and visceral feast of Botswana’s highlights.
Okuti: Okuti draws its influence from the Maunachira River, which flows gently in front of the camp, attracting abundant birdlife, thriving fish populations and creating soft, sandy riverbanks that form an oasis of serenity and peacefulness. Resting along this tranquil stretch of water at the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve, Okuti is designed to blend seamlessly into its wilderness surroundings, offering a serene retreat in one of Botswana’s most celebrated game‑viewing regions. From this peaceful vantage point, guests enjoy effortless access to Moremi’s rich mosaic of floodplains, forests and open grasslands, making Okuti an ideal base for immersive wildlife encounters and quiet moments of riverfront calm.
Kanana: A hidden jewel on the Xudum River, Kanana is located in the southwest of the Okavango Delta. The area encompasses a necklace of islands dotted with palms, figs, ebony and knob thorn, and is home to a myriad of birds, plants and animals. The nature of the habitat means it is the perfect place to experience the diversity of species found within the Okavango Delta. The annual floods transform parts of this concession into a true water paradise, offering guests the best of both worlds. At certain times of the year guests may actually enjoy the breath taking spectacle of the water visibly rising around the camp’s raised teak decks. There is also a Sleep Out Deck that offers guests the opportunity to spend the night under the splendid African night sky.
Shinde Footsteps: Tucked beneath a canopy of ancient trees on the edge of the Shinde Concession, Shinde Footsteps offers an intimate, back‑to‑nature safari experience without compromising on comfort. The camp features just a handful of beautifully appointed, Meru‑style tents—each with ensuite bush bathrooms, hot bucket showers, and thoughtful touches that make the wilderness feel both welcoming and wonderfully authentic. Canvas walls, natural textures, and open‑air design keep you connected to the sounds and rhythms of the Delta, while attentive hosting and warm, home‑style meals create a sense of effortless ease. It’s the kind of place where luxury is defined not by excess, but by space, silence, and the privilege of feeling completely at home in one of Botswana’s most pristine wild places.
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Maxa: Cradled in a quiet corner of the Okavango Delta, Maxa Camp offers a beautifully understated blend of comfort and wilderness immersion. Its spacious, canvas‑and‑timber tents open onto sweeping views of floodplains and woodlands, creating a sense of effortless connection to the landscape. Inside, natural textures, soft linens, and thoughtful detailing bring a gentle elegance to the bush, while ensuite bathrooms and generous verandas ensure you never feel far from comfort. Maxa’s intimate scale and serene setting make it a place where the Delta’s rhythms take over—where mornings begin with birdsong drifting through canvas walls and evenings settle into lantern‑lit calm beneath a canopy of stars.
Okuti: Situated in the heart of the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve, guests can experience game drives with unhindered views in specially-designed safari vehicles. When out on game drives our window seat guarantee ensures no more than four guests per vehicle and individual use of a camera mount. The Moremi Game Reserve is rich in wildlife, and its consistent year-round game viewing makes it ideal for repeat and first-time visitors to Botswana. Guests can also explore the Okavango Delta waterways by motorboat, and the areas open lagoons and winding channels make it a birder’s paradise, complete with herons and storks in the breeding season.
Kanana: Situated in the Kanana Concession, the focus of activities at Kanana varies with the rising and falling levels of the Okavango Delta. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles, with afternoon game drives often continuing into the evening. Kanana’s private concession location allows guided walks, Mokoro excursions and night drives in addition to game drives and motor boating. Wildlife is in abundance with frequent predator sightings such as lion, leopard and wilddog all making Kanana their hunting grounds. The camp also affords private access to one of the largest heronries not only in the Okavango Delta but Southern Africa and is an excellent area for birding with regular sightings of Pels Fishing Owl.
Shinde Footsteps: Days at Shinde Footsteps unfold at a wonderfully unhurried pace, shaped by activities that bring you close to the Delta’s rhythms. Guided bush walks are the camp’s signature experience, offering a rare chance to explore the wilderness on foot and read the landscape through tracks, sounds, and subtle signs of life. Game drives—both morning and afternoon—reveal the concession’s rich diversity of wildlife, while mokoro excursions (when water levels allow) glide you through quiet channels alive with birdlife and the soft rustle of reeds. Every outing is led by expert guides who share their deep knowledge of the ecosystem, creating encounters that feel personal, immersive, and beautifully connected to place.
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Maxa: Days at Maxa Camp are shaped by the ebb and flow of the Delta, offering a beautifully varied mix of land‑ and water‑based exploration. Guided game drives reveal the rich wildlife of the concession, from predators moving through open plains to elephants drifting between woodlands and floodplains. When water levels allow, mokoro excursions and gentle boating safaris open up a quieter, more contemplative side of the Delta, where birdlife thrives and the landscape feels almost dreamlike. Bush walks add a deeper layer of connection, inviting you to slow down and read the wilderness through tracks, textures, and subtle signs of life. Every activity is led by expert guides who bring the ecosystem to life with warmth, insight, and an instinctive understanding of this remarkable corner of Botswana.
2026 Adult rates: Maun/Maun
Please note: These Long Stay Rates apply only when intercamp charter flights are booked with Ker & Downey Botswana. Safari Air is the service provider.
When booking packages across different rate seasons, the applicable seasonal rates will be charged based on the number of nights that fall into the respective seasons.If you wish to add additional nights, please contact our reservations team for an accurate quote.
Any routing starting or ending at Kasane (BBK) has a supplementary charge of US$357.
Inclusions:
All inter‑camp travel is by light aircraft, with road transfers provided on arrival at each airstrip, All meals when in camp, Selected (local brand) beverages (South African wines and spirits), Game activities, Park fees and concession fees.
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