Camp Xakanaxa - Botswana

Photos from our stay at Camp Xakanaxa in Moremi Game Park and the Okavango Delta region of Botswana. Activities include boat rides on the Khwai River and safaris in the game reserve. Read more: Botswana: First Impressions and Disconnecting in the Okavango Delta.

$We (the silhouettes pictured) spot the African jacana, otherwise known as the "Jesus bird" whose slender toes and light weight enable it to move as though it walks on water. This was taken on an afternoon boat ride on the Xakanaka Lagoon and Khwai River, from Camp Xakanaka in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. From Chobe to the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari, the birds of Botswana were a real surprise. We easily spotted -- with little effort -- well over 100 species of birds during our trip. And this is just a fraction of the 500 species that call the country their home. via Instagram http://ift.tt/1Uytked$
We (the silhouettes pictured) spot the African jacana, otherwise known as the "Jesus bird" whose slender toes and light weight enable it to move as though it walks on water. This was taken on an afternoon boat ride on the Xakanaka Lagoon and Khwai River, from Camp Xakanaka in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. From Chobe to the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari, the birds of Botswana were a real surprise. We easily spotted -- with little effort -- well over 100 species of birds during our trip. And this is just a fraction of the 500 species that call the country their home. via Instagram http://ift.tt/1Uytked
Elephant mother and child - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Elephant mother and child, with other members of the herd in tow. Elephants were a welcome and seemingly permanent fixture during our time in Botswana. We took this one just as our morning game drive at Camp Xakanaxa (Moremi Game Reserve) came to a close. It was as if they wished to say farewell. A recent elephant census estimates that around 120,000 elephants call Botswana their home. With Botswana’s hunting ban and crackdown on poaching, we imagine this number will continue to grow. Elephant factoid: Elephants mourn their dead, finding ways to bury the body with leaves and twigs, then remaining with it for days. via Instagram http://ift.tt/1tA479t
Sleepy Male Lion - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
A sleepy male lion gets some sun at Moremi Game Reserve near Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana.
Camp Xakanxa - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Okavango Delta From Above, Flying to Camp Xakanaxa - Botswana
Okavango Delta from our bush plane, flying from Kasane to Camp Xakanaxa in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Botswana from Above - Flying into Camp Xakanaxa
Flying into Camp Xakanaxa in northern Botswana.
Taking Flight Along Khwai River - Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana
Reflection of a bid taking flight along the Khwai River near Camp Xakanaxa. Okavango Delta, Botswana.
African Jacana - Okavango Delta, Botswana
The African Jacana (or Jesus bird) along Khwai River near Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana.
Sunset at Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana
Sunset during our evening boat ride at Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana.
Sunset Reflections - Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana
Sunset reflections on the Khwai River at Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana
Male Lion in Moremi Game Reserve - Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana
A male lion lazes around in the grass at Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Male and Female Lions in Moremi Game Reserve - Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana
Lions lounging in the tall grass at Moremi Game Reserve - Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana.
Lionness in the Tall Grass - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
A lionness suns herself in the tall grass at Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Lion Marking His Territory - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
A lion marks his territory in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Morning Coffee Break in Moremi Game Reserve - Botswana
Morning coffee and tea break in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Elephant Without Tusks - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
An elephant without tusks -- naturally -- at Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Elephant Eating Time - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Elephants spend a large portion of their day eating...
Elephant Eating, Reaching High in Tree - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Elephants spend lots of their day eating. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Elephant Family, Marching Towards Us - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
An elephant family marches towards our vehicle in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Wild Dog, Post Hunt - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
One of the wild dogs we saw in a pack at Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Hippo Out of Water - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Caught a hippo out of the water, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Hippo in the Water - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Hippo hides in the water. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Red Lechwe Antelope - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Red Lechwe graze near the tall grass of Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Dan's Reflection - Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana
Dan't reflection in the side view mirror of our game vehicle. Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana.
Sundowner with Conrad - Camp Xakanaxa, Botswana
A sundowner near the hippo pool, with Conrad serving up Gin & Tonics. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.