MAXA CAMP – MAPULA AND SEKWANA CONCESSION – OKAVANGO DELTA

Maxa is perched on the banks overlooking the large, hippo frequented Maxa Lagoon which is located in the north eastern Okavango Delta.  The camp is set well away from just one other camp in a private concession near the source of the Selinda Spillway.

This fabulous little camp is beautifully located to explore the surrounding landscape, which consists of networks of permanent lagoons fed by ephemeral channels and connect to expansive grassy floodplains and riverine woodland islands. A rich diversity of wildlife inhabits the area, and you can enjoy game drives, night drives, walking safaris, boating and mokoros.

LOCATION

Maxa Camp is located in the private MaPula and Sekwana Concession in the Okavango Delta.

CAMP

The camp has a very unique style in Botswana and has separate lounge and dining areas set under light, flowing canvas roofs, partially enclosed by traditional clay walls, and the design is complemented with handmade local furniture and comfortable rugs.

Situated between the lounge and dining areas is a natural courtyard with picnic style tables for meals in the shade or under the stars.  A natural feature of the main area is a termite mound that originally helped form the island and it is here that you will be welcomed by the smells of freshly baked bread and muffins from Maxa’s wood fired outdoor oven.

A wonderful feature of the camp – set at the edge of the camp’s riverine forest tree overlooking the lagoon – is another cluster of Ebony trees forming a natural enclosure. Set underneath the trees is a comfortable sala with a cushioned day bed.  Wooden steps lead up into the tree to an elevated deck with a suspended cargo net hammock where you can take in the beautiful views.

With just 4 tents plus one family tent –  the stretch canvas tented rooms are are set on decks and have outdoor showers overlooking the lagoon. All the tents have an ensuite indoor bathroom, comfortable beds and are beautifully furnished.  The Maxa family tent has two bedrooms and a shared ensuite bathroom along with a separate outdoor bathroom.

ACTIVITIES AND WILDLIFE

Camp excursions include mokoro safaris (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.

The Young Explorers and Specialist Family Guides place an emphasis on providing families with engaging, age-appropriate activities on a flexible schedule whilst creating shared family memories to last a lifetime.

GIVING BACK

Ker & Downey Botswana operates as a collection agent for Chobe Impact, an independent not for profit entity.  Chobe Impact applies the funds to projects making a positive impact in the key areas of education, community empowerment, research, and conservation. Ker & Downey Botswana commits to match each donation from its own profits. For every full paying bed night booked in a Ker & Downey Botswana property, USD5 will be added to the invoice as a discretionary donation to the Chobe Impact.  Their historical support for Bana Ba Letsatsi (www.banabaletsatsi.org) and the Dinaka Rhino Conservation Fund will continue, but through Chobe Impact.

MAXA CAMP IS OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND

THE CAMP IS FAMILY FRIENDLY WITH A FAMILY TENT AND THE CAMP WELCOMES CHILDREN FROM THE AGE OF SEVEN YEARS.

THE YOUNG EXPLORERS AND SPECIALIST FAMILY GUIDES PLACE AN EMPHASIS ON PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH ENGAGING, AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES ON A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE.