KANANA NYANA
Newly opened in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Kanana Nyana offers an intimate safari experience in one of the Delta’s most productive wildlife areas, bordering Moremi Game Reserve.
More than an expression of architectural elegance, Kanana Nyana embodies a philosophy of thoughtful, considered design deeply rooted in Botswana and inspired by the wilderness that surrounds it. Every element has been meticulously crafted to create a sense of quiet serenity, where space, natural light and layered materials work in harmony with the landscape.
With a maximum of just eight guests, the experience is deliberately intimate, allowing the beauty and tranquillity of the Okavango Delta to take centre stage.
KANANA NYANA FEATURES
Expansive central spaces with bar, lounge and dining in distinct areas.
Four thatched safari suites, each individually styled and uniquely decorated.
A private plunge pool, one per suite.
Two vehicles, each seating 4 Guests (though configured for 6 guests).
Gym and in-room wellness treatments.
EXPLORE KANANA NYANA
4 thatched suites, maximum 8 Guests, Open all year round
Private plunge pools located at each suite
Two vehicles, each seating 4 Guests (though configured for six guests)
Expansive main area with bar, lounge and dining in distinct areas including a gym and in-room wellness treatments
Located in one of the Okavango Delta's most productive wildlife areas bordering Moremi Game Reserve
Private concession offering both land and seasonal water activities
Diverse activities; Walking safaris accompanied by expertly trained Guides, Makoro, Boating and Fishing
Exceptional Wildlife and Birding Area
Game drives and night drives with spot light
Wifi in camp
Ice bath
Newly opened. Where intimacy elevates every moment.
A striking architectural vision in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Kanana Nyana occupies an elevated position overlooking the Xudum River and its sweeping floodplains. Here, considered design and understated luxury sit effortlessly within the wilderness, creating a camp that is as beautiful as it is intimately connected to its surroundings.
Its name, Kanana Nyana, draws from the Setswana word for small/little, celebrating the rarity of a safari experience shared by a maximum of just eight guests.
Rooted in our enduring philosophy of balance, Kanana Nyana embraces both the grandeur of the Delta and the beauty found in its smallest details. Expansive views stretch across shimmering waterways and open floodplains, while weathered timber arches frame the entrance to each thatched suite, creating a sense of arrival that is both dramatic and deeply personal.
Within, no two suites are quite the same. Interiors take their cue from nature’s own palette, with sage greens, soft yellows and dusty pinks layered with tactile textures inspired by the surrounding wilderness. Each suite also draws inspiration from one of the great trees of the Okavango, including the Marula, Sausage Tree, Jackalberry and Sycamore Fig, reflecting the ancient forest in which the camp is nestled.
Kanana Nyana represents a refined evolution of the Ker & Downey Botswana safari experience: intimate, thoughtful and deeply connected to place. With exceptional privacy, warm and intuitive service, meticulous design and insightful guiding, it offers a highly personal way to experience one of Africa’s greatest wildernesses.
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