Botswana Camps & Lodges
Maxa, Okavango Delta, Botswana
A Tented Camp in Botswana
Camp Details
Nestled under a canopy of towering Ebony trees, Maxa is sited overlooking the large, hippo frequented, Maxa Lagoon in the North Eastern reaches of the Okavango Delta, at the source of the Selinda Spillway.
The philosophy of Maxa centers around exploration, learning and the freedom to be immersed in nature. The camp’s unique appearance captures this with a freeform separated lounge and dining area, set under light canvas roofs, partially enclosed by traditional clay walls. The design is complemented with handmade local furniture which lends a creative spirit to the decor and lighting.
Situated between the lounge and dining areas, with white delta sand underfoot, is the camp “courtyard”, with picnic style tables for meals in the breezy shade or under the stars. In a culinary twist, a central feature of the main area is a termite mound that originally helped form the island. Here, guests will be welcomed by the smells of freshly baked bread and muffins from Maxa’s wood fired “oven” which will also produce other delightful meals prepared meticulously by the chef.
WHY CHOOSE MAXA?
• Every day at Maxa is curated as a day of exploration.
• Camp excursions include mokoro (dugout canoe), guided walking safaris and nature drives
• Access to and from Maxa will be by helicopter from Shinde airstrip, a short yet exciting scenic transfer over breathtaking stretches of the Okavango World Heritage Site.
Questions about Maxa
How do we get to the camp?
By helicopter from Shinde airstrip, a short scenic transfer over the Okavango World Heritage Site. It is part of the experience rather than just a logistical step, and it reflects how tucked away the camp is, at the source of the Selinda Spillway in the north-eastern Delta.
What activities are on offer?
Every day is put together as a day of exploration, with mokoro trips by dugout canoe, guided walking safaris and nature drives. The camp overlooks the hippo-frequented Maxa Lagoon under a canopy of towering ebony trees, so there is plenty to watch between excursions.
What is the camp like to spend time in?
Unusual. The lounge and dining areas are freeform, under light canvas roofs partly enclosed by traditional clay walls, with handmade local furniture. Between them is a courtyard of white Delta sand with picnic-style tables for meals in the shade or under the stars, and a wood-fired oven built into a termite mound turns out fresh bread and muffins.
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Maxa Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 January – 28 February | 1 - 4 Nights | US $ 700 |
| 2026 | 1 - 31 March, 9 April - 31 May, 1 November - 14 December | 1 - 4 Nights | US $ 1025 |
| 2026 | 1 – 8 April, 1 June – 31 October, 15 December 2026 – 6 January 2027 | 1 - 4 Nights | US $ 1325 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
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Questions about Maxa
How do we get to the camp?
By helicopter from Shinde airstrip, a short scenic transfer over the Okavango World Heritage Site. It is part of the experience rather than just a logistical step, and it reflects how tucked away the camp is, at the source of the Selinda Spillway in the north-eastern Delta.
What activities are on offer?
Every day is put together as a day of exploration, with mokoro trips by dugout canoe, guided walking safaris and nature drives. The camp overlooks the hippo-frequented Maxa Lagoon under a canopy of towering ebony trees, so there is plenty to watch between excursions.
What is the camp like to spend time in?
Unusual. The lounge and dining areas are freeform, under light canvas roofs partly enclosed by traditional clay walls, with handmade local furniture. Between them is a courtyard of white Delta sand with picnic-style tables for meals in the shade or under the stars, and a wood-fired oven built into a termite mound turns out fresh bread and muffins.
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Questions about Maxa
How do we get to the camp?
By helicopter from Shinde airstrip, a short scenic transfer over the Okavango World Heritage Site. It is part of the experience rather than just a logistical step, and it reflects how tucked away the camp is, at the source of the Selinda Spillway in the north-eastern Delta.
What activities are on offer?
Every day is put together as a day of exploration, with mokoro trips by dugout canoe, guided walking safaris and nature drives. The camp overlooks the hippo-frequented Maxa Lagoon under a canopy of towering ebony trees, so there is plenty to watch between excursions.
What is the camp like to spend time in?
Unusual. The lounge and dining areas are freeform, under light canvas roofs partly enclosed by traditional clay walls, with handmade local furniture. Between them is a courtyard of white Delta sand with picnic-style tables for meals in the shade or under the stars, and a wood-fired oven built into a termite mound turns out fresh bread and muffins.
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