Kanako Expedition Camp

A Modern Take on a Classic Safari Experience

Opened in 2025, Kanako Tented Camp captures the romance of a traditional wildlife expedition while offering the luxuries and amenities of modern life. Overlooking a spectacular calcrete pan typical of the Kalahari, the camp boasts views that are hard to match and sunsets that will take your breath away.

The pan and its waterhole provide an incredible game-viewing experience, you hardly need to leave camp to spot wildlife such as rhino, giraffe, and the occasional lion or elephant wandering down for an evening drink.

Accommodation

Kanako accommodates up to 14 guests in comfort and style, offering a luxurious Kalahari experience while keeping you connected to the bush. The tented camp features five double tents and one spacious family tent with two bedrooms and a private open lounge area.

Each tent is positioned for maximum privacy and offers uninterrupted views over Sebodu Pan. Start your morning on your private deck, coffee in hand, listening to the soft chorus of the Kalahari at dawn. All tents are climate-controlled to ensure a restful night’s sleep, even in the region’s extreme temperatures.

Comfortable grey daybeds in the spacious lounge area of a luxury tent at Khamab Game Reserve.

Wide-angle view of the main tented area at Kanako Expedition Camp featuring a large stretch canvas roof at Khamab Game Reserve.

View looking from the bedroom interior out onto the private wooden deck of a suite at Khamab Game Reserve.

Exterior side view showing the high-quality canvas walls and mesh windows of a safari tent at Khamab Game Reserve.

A view of the luxury tent structure and wooden deck set amongst the Kalahari bush at Khamab Game Reserve.

Interior of a spacious family tent featuring a four-poster bed and cozy seating area at Khamab Game Reserve.

Expansive wooden deck with butterfly chairs offering uninterrupted views of the reserve at Khamab Game Reserve.

Dining & Atmosphere

Dinner in our boma, with its distinctive red Kalahari sand floor and situated right on the edge of the pan, is an experience you’ll never forget. Soft, minimal lighting allows the night sky to shine in all its splendour; few places on earth offer such a dazzling view of the Milky Way.

A roaring campfire and the aromas of your meal being prepared over the flames create an authentic sense of wilderness living. For cooler or windy evenings, a beautifully appointed dining room overlooking the pan provides a warm and elegant alternative.

A bowl of creamy risotto garnished with fresh herbs served at Kanako Expedition Camp at Khamab Game Reserve.

Red wine being poured into a glass at a beautifully set dining table inside the camp at Khamab Game Reserve.

High-angle view of a dining place setting with cutlery and glasses at Kanako Expedition Camp at Khamab Game Reserve.

A gourmet beef fillet dish stacked with vegetables and sauce served for dinner at Khamab Game Reserve.

A fresh starter dish featuring carpaccio, salad greens, and balsamic glaze served at Khamab Game Reserve.

A bowl of warm comfort food, such as risotto or oats, served at the camp at Khamab Game Reserve.

A private dining table set with a white tablecloth on the red sand with a view of the camp at Khamab Game Reserve.

White wine being poured at an outdoor table setting with the tented camp in the background at Khamab Game Reserve.

A delicious pastry tart dessert topped with an edible purple flower at Khamab Game Reserve.

Sustainable Comfort

Kanako is completely off-grid, with solar energy providing all electricity for your comfort and convenience. The camp carefully manages its environmental footprint, even wastewater is treated and filtered before being returned to the ground, ensuring the Kalahari ecosystem remains pristine.

The tented camp is securely fenced, allowing you to experience the wild in safety and peace of mind.

A dramatic sunset with vibrant orange clouds silhouetted against the darkening sky at Khamab Game Reserve.

A couple enjoying a drink while leaning on a wooden fence during the golden hour at Khamab Game Reserve.

A guest sitting at a dining table on a private wooden deck enjoying the view at Khamab Game Reserve.

A luxury tented suite nestled in the bush, warmly lit from within at twilight at Khamab Game Reserve.

Close-up detail of a wooden chair with a green woven rope seat design at Khamab Game Reserve.

A decorative woven basket with orange and beige patterns sitting on a wooden surface at Khamab Game Reserve.

Orange ceramic vases displayed on a shelf inside a luxury tent at Khamab Game Reserve.

A black round dining table with orange canvas director's chairs on a wooden deck at Khamab Game Reserve.

A silver ice bucket with wine bottles set up on a side table inside a suite at Khamab Game Reserve.

A Kalahari Experience Like No Other

At Kanako, every detail reflects the spirit of a classic safari; luxurious comfort, breathtaking views, and a deep connection to the wild.

Whether you’re watching wildlife gather at the pan, capturing the stars through your lens, or listening to the desert awaken at sunrise, Kanako offers an unforgettable escape into the heart of the Kalahari.

What’s Included

Expert guiding

!Khamab’s professional guides curate personalised safari experiences that reveal the Kalahari’s extraordinary biodiversity in line with your interests and pace. Drawing on fieldcraft honed across decades, they interpret ecological signs and cues like spoor, marking areas and alarm calls to illuminate the lives of the reserve’s inhabitants. Each outing becomes an immersive lesson, ensuring guests depart with a deeper understanding of this arid ecosystem.

Game drives & walking safaris

With a limited number of vehicles on the reserve and no traffic jams at sightings, you can experience a truly intimate wildlife experience and fantastic photographic opportunities on both game drives and guided walks.

All meals & selected beverages

Enjoy delicious home-style cooking, from picnic lunches served in the shade of a camelthorn tree to private fireside dinners under the stars in our traditional outside boma.

Conservation levies

Your stay directly funds our vital conservation work. All conservation and community levies are included in your rate, making you an active contributor to protecting this landscape.

Flexible daily planning

Safari activities are tailored around you, not a clock. We encourage as much time out on the reserve as possible for those magic Kalahari moments, but the day is yours to shape.