Kanana Nyana is a refined evolution of the Ker & Downey Botswana legacy in one of the Okavango Delta’s most productive wildlife areas bordering Moremi Game Reserve. Assuring discerning travelers an Okavango Delta safari experience defined by privacy, their signature warmth and meticulous service and design excellence. All underpinned by insightful guiding. This new Ker & Downey Botswana camp is opening on 15th October 2026 in the southwest of the Okavango Delta. Courtesy of its location, Kanana Nyana can offer both water and land activities year round.
A striking architectural vision coupled with an elevated location overlooking the Xudum River and floodplains, Kanana Nyana embodies the balance between aesthetic beauty and practical excellence. Every element has been meticulously crafted to create an atmosphere of quiet serenity. Where space, light and materiality work in harmony to immerse guests fully in the tranquil surroundings of the Okavango Delta.
Kanana Nyana celebrates both the grandeur of the Okavango Delta and the intimacy of detail. It has sweeping, visceral views across shimmering waterways and expansive plains.
The camp name has an expansive main area with bar, lounge and dining in distinct areas including a gym and in-room wellness treatments. There is Wifi in camp.
Kanana Nyana is the most elevated expression of Ker & Downey Botswana. Redefining contemporary safari design, with four individually styled and decorated, ultra-private thatched safari suites. Each with a private plunge pool. The camp name Kanana Nyana pays homage to the Setswana word for small, celebrating the rarity of exclusivity with a maximum of eight guests.
The thatched safari suites draw inspiration from nature’s unending color palette. Celebrating the sage green, subtle pale yellow and dusty pink hues woven with other layered textures of this pristine wilderness.
Thatched suite with plunge pool
Kanana Nyana Activities
Kanana Nyana’s excellent location in the Okavango Delta ensures a combination of permanent water access for year round water activities. And large dry areas for game drive routes. This blend of environments provides the habitat for a consistently wide variety of wildlife. Including the elusive sitatunga antelope and a healthy population of leopards.
Game drives are conducted by a personal guide in comfortable, specially designed game drive vehicles. A window seat guarantee ensures no more than four guests per vehicle. And the individual use of a camera mount.
Mokoro and motorboats provide a chance to experience the incredible bird, plant, and reptile species found in the aquatic habitat of the Okavango Delta.
Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy motorboat trips to some of the Okavango Delta’s best fishing spots (Seasonal). For a chance to experience the beautiful surroundings before landing a variety of species such as tilapia and tiger fish, African pike and sharp tooth catfish.
Take a guided bush walk to gain a detailed understanding of this diverse environment. Which features gems such as red lechwe bounding through marshy areas, a kaleidoscope of birdlife, plus predators and big game. Walks can also be taken on small islands where the extraordinary Pel’s Fishing Owl is known to nest.
Sleep Out Deck
The Sleep Out Deck offers guests the opportunity to spend the night out under the magnificent African night sky. Just 20 minutes from camp overlooking a busy pan, is the truly romantic sleep-out deck. A guide accompanies you to your sleep out and stays in his own tent nearby. So if you need him, he is close by. Wake up to enjoy the sunrise from your deck. And watch the plains game as they gather on the pan to warm themselves in the morning sun.
The sleep-out deck is available for guests staying 2 nights or more. It is $300 in 2026 and 2027 per booking per night for this experience.
Helicopter Over the Delta
Moments after departing camp you’ll enjoy the breathtaking views seen only from a helicopter. Experience the crystal clear water channels meandering their way through lagoons. Journey deep into the lush green flood plains. Exploring some of the many animal species of the Okavango region.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that must not be missed. The doors are removed on scenic flights for unrestricted views which offers great photographic opportunities.
Scenic helicopter flight rates per person
2026
2027
30 minutes
$390
$445
45 minutes
$580
$670
60 minutes
$760
$885
Add on – Island Champagne Stop*
$50
$60
*There is an option to extend this to include a champagne stop on a private island. Other helicopter experiences are available.
Fuel surcharges may apply (currently included in 2027 rates but subject to change).
Flights are two guests minimum (a single guest must pay for two).
Prices valid for guests weighing less than 135kg / 297lbs each.
Kanana Nyana Dedicated Specialist Safaris
Would you prefer a Specialist Guide to accompany you for the duration of your stay? The Specialist Guides are well versed in all aspects of guiding including walking safaris, photography, and family safaris.
Cost of $550 in 2026 and 2027 per night. This includes the guides’ accommodation and flights between the Ker & Downey Botswana camps. Maximum of six guests per Specialist Guide.
Walking Safari – Ker & Downey Botswana offers dedicated walking guides from Shinde, Kanana, Kanana Nyana, Dinaka, Footsteps, and Maxa.
The Specialist family safari (Young Explorers) also includes:
A specially designed program that offers families the opportunity to discover the wonders of the African wilderness.
The emphasis is on providing the family with engaging, age appropriate activities. On a flexible schedule while creating shared family memories to last a lifetime. On completion of the safari, children receive a gift pack including a shirt, cap, water bottle, and certificate.
Private Safari Vehicle
A private vehicle may be booked for guests requiring three or less people per vehicle. The cost for this is $550 in 2026 and 2027 per vehicle per night. This also secures private activities as offered by the camp.
Kanana Nyana Accommodation Rates
Ker & Downey Botswana offers discounted rates for longer stays. So, combine your stay at Kanana Nyana with their other camps in the Delta. These include: Kanana
Kanana Nyana Shinde and Shinde Enclave Shinde Footsteps Camp Maxa
Or, in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve at Dinaka
2026 Kanana Nyana Fully Inclusive Rates
1 to 4 nights
5 to 6 nights
7 to 8 nights
9+ nights
High:
15th – 31st October
Per Person Sharing
$2480
$2356
$2306
$2207
Single Supplement
$868
$825
$807
$772
Shoulder:
1st November – 14th December
Per Person Sharing
$1960
$1862
$1823
$1744
Single Supplement
$686
$652
$638
$610
High:
15th December 2026 – 6th January 2027
Per Person Sharing
$2480
$2356
$2306
$2207
Single Supplement
$868
$825
$807
$772
2027 Kanana Nyana Fully Inclusive Rates
1 to 4 nights
5 to 6 nights
7 + nights
Low:
7th January – 28th February
Per Person Sharing
$1200
$1110
$1086
Single Supplement
Shoulder:
1st – 23rd March
Per Person Sharing
$1960
$1882
$1842
Single Supplement
$686
$659
$645
High:
24th March – 2nd April
Per Person Sharing
$2480
$2381
$2331
Single Supplement
$992
$952
$932
Shoulder:
3rd – 30th April
Per Person Sharing
$1960
$1882
$1842
Single Supplement
$686
$659
$645
High:
1st May – 31st October
Per Person Sharing
$2480
$2381
$2331
Single Supplement
$992
$952
$932
Shoulder:
1st November – 16th December
Per Person Sharing
$1960
$1882
$1842
Single Supplement
$686
$659
$645
High:
17th December – 6th January 2028
Per Person Sharing
$2480
$2381
$2331
Single Supplement
$992
$952
$932
The long stay rates apply only when all inter camp flights are booked with with the accommodation.
A single supplement applies to a third adult when booked into a suite.
*Child Policy:
There is no family tent at Kanana Nyana therefore no child discount.
Families with children six to fifteen years of age need to book a private vehicle.
Camp managers and guides reserve the right to cancel any activity due to safety concerns.
Kanana Nyana Rates include
Stays with Ker & Downey Botswana are on a fully inclusive basis. This means that the nightly rate at each of the camps covers the following:
Accommodation.
Game activities by professional guides.
All meals and snacks.
Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
All taxes, park entrance fees, and service charges.
Daily laundry service.
Emergency evacuation insurance (to a regional medical facility).
For every full paying bed night booked in a Ker & Downey Botswana property, US$5 will be added to the invoice as a discretionary donation to Chobe Impact. An independent not for profit entity. Ker & Downey Botswana commits to match each donation from its own profits. Chobe Impact applies the funds to projects making a positive impact in the key areas of education, community empowerment, research, and conservation. Their historical support for Bana Ba Letsatsi continues, but through Chobe Impact. Should any guest be unwilling to make the donation, they shall request for it to be removed in writing prior to booking confirmation.
Kanana Nyana Accommodation Special Offers
Besides the long stay rates above, take advantage of this special offer.
Stay 5, Pay 4
Kanana Nyana is part of the Ker & Downey Botswana’s Pay 4/Stay 5 nights special offer. Receive your 5th night on safari on us. Plus no single supplement. Don’t miss out!
Valid for stays from 1st November 2026 and before the 15th March 2027 at one or more Ker & Downey Botswana camps.
All seat-in and private charters to be booked with us.
Excludes Grays Eden Hotel.
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Rates and safari offers at &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp – luxury accommodation in the Okavango Delta (perfect for honeymooners or families on safari)
In the heart of the Okavango Delta, on a diverse, wildlife-rich private concession, is andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, luxury accommodation – honeymoon
Accommodation in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Pom Pom Camp is in the style of safari camps of old offering land (game drive/walk) and water safaris (mokoro)
Moremi Crossing Camp offers luxury accommodation in 16 vintage-style safari tents in Moremi, east Okavango Delta, with views over Boro River to Chief’s Island
Machaba Camp is a luxury 1950’s camp nestling in the game-rich Khwai area (wheelchair friendly accommodation). Little Machaba is ideal for exclusive use safaris
Lebala Camp – accommodation situated in the Linyanti area is renowned for excellent wild dog sightings and other predators and are able to do night game drives
Kwando Lagoon Camp is on the banks of the Kwando River in the Linyanti/Kwando Concession (water camp, Okavango Delta) – great for honeymooners or family
Kwando Kwara Camp is a land & water camp – perfect accommodation if you only have a couple of nights to see the Okavango Delta and want great wildlife sightings
Kiri Camp is a family friendly, small (accommodating up to 24 guests), luxury safari camp in the Gomoti area, Okavango Delta with both land and water activities
Best rates and offers incl. honeymoons in the Okavango Delta – Overlooking Chiefs Island, bordering Moremi Game Reserve, Gunns Camp is one of the last few remaining luxury, vintage safari camps
Gomoti Plains Camp and Private Suite offers accommodation with eco-luxurious comfort in the Okavango Delta, alive with superb land and water-based game-viewing
Mma and Rra Dinare are sister camps overlooking the Gomoti River in the South Eastern Okavango Delta – luxury Gomoti accommodation with excellent game viewing
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