Open safari vehicle and guide during a sundowner stop at Nokanyana Lodge in the Okavango Delta.

Nokanyana Lodge

Near Khwai and Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

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About the Game Lodge

Nokanyana Lodge is a luxury tented safari camp located where the Khwai and Mababe Rivers meet, on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta. Its name, meaning “little river,” reflects its intimate position along one of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich waterways. The lodge sits in a prime safari region with easy access to Khwai, Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti and Chobe—offering guests exceptional game viewing throughout the year.

Tours that feature this lodge

Why We Love It

Exceptional game viewing: Nokanyana offers access to one of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich regions, with regular sightings of elephants, big cats and plains game throughout the year.

Ideal for couples and families: With a mix of classic tented suites and spacious family tents, the camp caters well to both intimate safaris and family-friendly adventures.

Close to Botswana’s iconic reserves: The lodge is perfectly positioned for exploring Khwai, Moremi Game Reserve and Savuti—some of Africa’s most renowned safari destinations.

Flexible & personalised activities: Game drives and bush walks are tailored to guest interests and wildlife movements, creating a more immersive and rewarding safari experience.

Accommodation

7 Safari Tents and 3 Luxury Family Tents

Private en-suite bathrooms and an outdoor rain shower

Private decks overlooking riverine landscapes and wildlife-rich floodplains

Activities

Morning / afternoon game drives in the surrounding private traversing area

Full-day safari excursions

Guided bush walks with experienced trackers

Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions during the flood season

Cultural village visits to learn about local traditions

Exceptional bird watching, especially during the green season

Tours that feature this lodge

7-Day Botswana Safari