Xakanaxa Lagoon
Xakanaxa
An open lagoon area in northeastern Moremi, where boats glide through papyrus channels past hippos, crocodiles and breeding colonies of herons and storks.
Xakanaxa lies in northeastern Moremi, where land meets permanent water. Nearby are a public campsite and several luxury camps. The most popular activity is a motorboat tour of the lagoon, passing through papyrus and water lily channels to spot hippos, Nile crocodiles, African fish eagles, and breeding colonies of black herons, egrets and marabou storks. On land, elephants, lions and leopards roam. It is about four hours' drive from Maun via South Gate, or you can fly in on a small plane to the Xakanaxa airstrip.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:30 (boat trips per camp schedule)
Nearby sights
- Third Bridge (Moremi)
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Mboma Island
- Khwai Community Concession
- Chief's Island
- Mokoro Channels
- Thamalakane River
- Okavango Delta Scenic Flight