Northern-Side of the Okavango Delta

Maxa

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Maxa

Discover a Maxa Camp in Botswana

Maxa Botswana is an intimate luxury safari camp overlooking the beautiful Maxa Lagoon in the north-eastern Okavango Delta. Situated where the Selinda Spillway meets a network of seasonal floodplains and permanent waterways, the camp offers guests the opportunity to explore one of Botswana’s least-visited and most diverse wilderness areas. Designed around the spirit of exploration, Maxa combines exceptional guiding, elegant accommodation, and immersive safari experiences in a truly remarkable setting.

Nestled beneath towering ebony trees, the camp blends effortlessly into its surroundings while offering panoramic lagoon views from every corner. Additionally, its location within the vast KAZA Transfrontier Conservation Area allows guests to enjoy both land and water-based safari activities throughout much of the year.

Accommodation at Maxa

With just five beautifully designed safari tents, including a family suite, Maxa offers an exclusive and personalised safari experience. The spacious canvas tents feature handcrafted furnishings, natural materials, and both indoor and outdoor bathrooms that connect guests with the surrounding wilderness.

Accommodation features include:

  • Luxury canvas safari tents
  • Family accommodation
  • Indoor and outdoor bathrooms
  • Private viewing decks
  • Lagoon views
  • Locally crafted furnishings
  • Comfortable lounge areas
  • Eco-conscious design

Furthermore, the intimate size of the camp ensures personalised service and a peaceful atmosphere throughout your stay.

Main Camp and Relaxation Areas

The heart of Maxa has been thoughtfully designed to encourage relaxation between safari activities. Open-air lounge and dining spaces overlook the lagoon, while shaded seating areas beneath ancient ebony trees provide the perfect place to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Delta.

Facilities include:

  • Swimming pool
  • Open-air lounge
  • Dining area
  • Firepit
  • Elevated viewing deck
  • Wood-fired pizza oven
  • Library and workspace
  • Lagoon viewing areas

As a result, guests can enjoy spectacular wildlife sightings without ever leaving camp.

Why Stay at Maxa Botswana?

  • Exclusive five-tent safari camp
  • Beautiful location overlooking Maxa Lagoon
  • Excellent game viewing throughout the year
  • Walking, mokoro and night safari activities
  • Exceptional birdwatching
  • Family-friendly accommodation
  • Outstanding photographic opportunities
  • Authentic Okavango safari experience

Its combination of luxury, exclusivity, and exploration makes Maxa one of the Delta’s most exciting new safari camps

Safari Experiences

Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives explore an ever-changing landscape of floodplains, woodland, and permanent lagoons. Wildlife sightings regularly include elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, sable antelope, zebra, giraffe, and a remarkable diversity of birdlife.

Mokoro Excursions
Seasonal mokoro safaris allow guests to glide quietly through reed-lined waterways while discovering the smaller wonders of the Okavango Delta. Consequently, these excursions provide a completely different perspective of the surrounding wilderness.

Guided Walking Safaris
Walking safaris reveal the fascinating details often missed from a vehicle. Experienced guides introduce guests to animal tracks, plants, birds, and the intricate ecology of the Delta while sharing their extensive knowledge of the region.

Night Drives
As darkness falls, the Delta reveals an entirely different world. Guided night drives offer opportunities to encounter nocturnal wildlife while experiencing the sights and sounds of the African bush after sunset. Meanwhile, the absence of light pollution creates exceptional stargazing opportunities.

Birdwatching
The combination of permanent water, seasonal floodplains, and riverine woodland supports an extraordinary variety of birdlife throughout the year. Whether you are an experienced birder or simply enjoy nature, Maxa offers rewarding birdwatching in every season.

Best Time to Visit Maxa Botswana

Dry Season (May to October)

  • Excellent game viewing
  • Comfortable temperatures
  • Outstanding walking safaris
  • Ideal photography conditions

Green Season (November to April)

  • Lush Delta landscapes
  • Exceptional birdwatching
  • Seasonal mokoro experiences
  • Beautiful photographic opportunities

Each season reveals a different side of the Okavango, making Maxa a rewarding destination throughout the year

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Experience Maxa Botswana

Whether exploring hidden waterways by mokoro, tracking wildlife on foot, enjoying exciting game drives, or relaxing beside Maxa Lagoon as hippos call across the water, Maxa Botswana offers an authentic safari experience in one of the Okavango Delta’s most secluded regions.

For travellers seeking exceptional guiding, intimate luxury, and the freedom to explore one of Botswana’s most untouched wilderness areas, Maxa is an unforgettable safari destination.

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