A hippo yawning in water at sunset, Botswana. Photo: Pexels (free licence).
Is Ker & Downey Botswana a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
Ker & Downey Botswana is the Maun camp owner; it is a separate company from Ker & Downey Africa, Ker & Downey Safaris (Nairobi) and Ker & Downey in Texas, as /expeditions/ker-and-downey-review-2026 sets out. Ker & Downey Botswana is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about Ker & Downey Botswana?
Ker & Downey Botswana has 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Kanana - Ker & Downey Botswana') from 58 reviews and 3.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1 review, each read on its own platform and never added together.
- 4.8 out of 5 from 58 reviews. On the Google listing 'Kanana - Ker & Downey Botswana' (lodge), NG 27 B, Maun, Botswana. Camps with listings of their own are not added in.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in Ker & Downey Botswana's name was found.
- Trustpilot
- 3.2 out of 5 from 1 review. On the Trustpilot profile 'Kerdowneybotswana', newest review 17 March 2026.
Where are Ker & Downey Botswana's camps?
Botswana and Zambia. No total published.
- Countries
- Botswana and Zambia. Zambia: King Lewanika Lodge (Liuwa Plain) and Musesenji River Camp (Lower Zambezi).
- Camps
- No total published. Botswana 'Our Camps': eight, being seven camps (Kanana Nyana, Kanana, Shinde, Dinaka, Maxa, Okuti, Shinde Footsteps) plus the Grays Eden hotel in Maun.
- Where they are
- Shinde and Shinde Footsteps: Shinde Private Concession, northern Okavango Delta. Kanana and Kanana Nyana: Kanana private concession, southwest Okavango Delta, bordering Moremi Game Reserve. Maxa: north eastern Okavango Delta at the Selinda Spillway, KAZA area. Okuti: Moremi Game Reserve (Xakanaxa). Dinaka: private game reserve on the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Grays Eden: Maun.
- Land and traversing
- Shinde, Shinde Footsteps, Kanana and Kanana Nyana are on private concessions allowing guided walks, night drives and mokoro. Dinaka is a 40,000 hectare exclusive private game reserve ('private conservancy').
- Camp sizes
- Shinde: seven tents plus a family tent. Kanana: seven tents plus a two-bedroom family tent.
How much does Ker & Downey Botswana cost?
Ker & Downey Botswana publishes its own rates: Lowest, camps: Okuti Low season 740 (1 to 4 nights), falling to 670 at 7+ nights. Grays Eden, the Maun hotel, is lower at 258 (Cottages, standard season, bed and breakfast). All USD per adult per night sharing, 2027.
- Lowest published
- Lowest, camps: Okuti Low season 740 (1 to 4 nights), falling to 670 at 7+ nights. Grays Eden, the Maun hotel, is lower at 258 (Cottages, standard season, bed and breakfast). All USD per adult per night sharing, 2027.
- Prices published
- The 'Rates 2027' page publishes nightly rates in United States Dollars (USD), labelled 'Recommended Selling Price'; a downloadable rates file and a Rates 2026 link are also offered.
- What the rate includes
- 'Fully inclusive': accommodation, game activities by professional guides, all meals and snacks, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all taxes and park entrance fees, daily laundry, emergency evacuation insurance. Extra: Dinaka Conservancy levy US$50 per guest per night, US$5 per bed night added as discretionary Chobe Impact donation, private vehicle USD 500 per night, Safari Air flights (for example USD 344 plus 39 fuel surcharge), departure tax USD 25, tips, helicopter flights. Grays Eden is bed and breakfast.
What are Ker & Downey Botswana's booking terms?
Ker & Downey Botswana's published terms: 20% non-refundable advance payment of the basic programme rate, due within 14 days of making the reservation.
- Deposit
- 20% non-refundable advance payment of the basic programme rate, due within 14 days of making the reservation.
- Balance due
- Balance due no later than 60 days before the programme starts, unless other arrangements are made. Bookings inside 60 days need payment in full.
- Cancellation charges
- Not stated on its own website.
- Currencies and card fees
- Rates and payments are in USD. FAQ: 'Most major currencies are accepted throughout Botswana'; camp gift shops take Master or Visa cards, no American Express.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is Ker & Downey Botswana best for?
Best for: Private Okavango concessions since 1968, on Ker & Downey Botswana's own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- Child rate (6 to 15) is 70% of the adult sharing rate, except Kanana Nyana, which has no family tent or child rate. Family tents at all camps except Kanana Nyana. Private vehicle needed for families with children up to 15.
- Teenagers and families
- Adult rate applies from 16, when a private vehicle is no longer required. Sleep Out Decks suit families (max four).
- Solo travellers
- Single supplement of 40% in High and 35% in Shoulder season on the adult sharing rate per night; none in Low season. Applies to a third adult in a family or twin tent.
- Older travellers and limited mobility
- Okuti is 'Wheelchair friendly', all areas connected by raised wooden walkways. Dinaka is also 'Wheelchair friendly'.
- Private guide and vehicle
- Dinaka also offers private excursions (one vehicle per camp, additional cost).
- Exclusive use
- Shinde Footsteps is 'Ideal for exclusive use' (maximum six guests). Kanana Nyana holds a maximum of eight.
- Activities
- Shinde: game and night drives, motorboat, mokoro, walks, fishing (March to December on the camp page). Shinde Footsteps: game and night drives, mokoro, walking.
When is Ker & Downey Botswana not the right choice?
Ker & Downey Botswana is not the fit if its own published limits rule you out: they are below, in its own words.
- Single travellers
- Single supplement of 40% in High and 35% in Shoulder season on the adult sharing rate per night; none in Low season.
What are the best alternatives to Ker & Downey Botswana?
African Horseback Safaris, Kwando Safaris, Letaka Safaris and Under One Botswana Sky also own and run their own camps in Botswana only, each with the fact that it is best for.
- African Horseback Safaris: best for: Horse riding safaris in the Okavango Delta. 5.0 out of 5 on SafariBookings from 1 review.
- Kwando Safaris: best for: Remote Botswana private reserves. 4.5 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Kwando Safaris') from 8 reviews.
- Letaka Safaris: best for: Mobile and set-departure Botswana safaris. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Letaka Safaris') from 58 reviews, 4.9 out of 5 on SafariBookings from 23 reviews and 3.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1 review.
- Under One Botswana Sky: best for: A Chobe riverfront lodge in Kasane. 4.2 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Under One Botswana Sky') from 15 reviews.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns Ker & Downey Botswana?
Part of a group: the privacy policy refers to 'our group of companies' (subsidiaries and ultimate holding company) with information at chobeholdings.co.bw and the offices are in the Chobe Holdings Complex.
- Trading name
- Trading name 'Ker & Downey Botswana'. The privacy policy's 'Our details' section names the entity as Ker & Downey (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd with its registered office in Maun; no company registration number is given.
- Based in
- Maun, Botswana.
- Owner or parent
- Part of a group: the privacy policy refers to 'our group of companies' (subsidiaries and ultimate holding company) with information at chobeholdings.co.bw and the offices are in the Chobe Holdings Complex. Safari Air is 'owned through Chobe Holdings Limited'.
- In its own words
- 'Raw Rare Refined. Since 1968.' Describes itself as 'synonymous with timeless, exclusive safari experiences' and 'one of Botswana's most respected safari operators'; camps all rated 5* by the Botswana Tourism Organisation Eco Grading Scheme (Shinde Footsteps 4*).
- Conservation model
- Partly stated. Ker & Downey 'supports and collects for Chobe Impact'
- Certifications
- B Corp, Travelife and Fair Trade are not mentioned.
How do you book Ker & Downey Botswana?
Sells through travel agents and planners.
- Where it sells
- Sells through travel agents and planners. Terms: 'Customers should see a travel agent'; reservations via the Maun reservations centre.
- How it is paid
- Sold through agents: rates are 'Recommended Selling Price' and the Dinaka levy is 'non-commissionable'. Direct booking terms are the same published terms and conditions.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
- Planner partnerships
- Trade Partners page: live availability (ResRequest), Agent Kit, camp factsheets, itineraries on Safari Portal and Wetu, 'Distinctive Journeys' packages, Stay 5 Pay 4 special. Sales reps: Small World Marketing (UK), Andrea Hugo (USA and Canada), Michaela Soule (DACH).
Ker & Downey Botswana: the questions people ask
How much does Ker & Downey Botswana cost per night?
Lowest, camps: Okuti Low season 740 (1 to 4 nights), falling to 670 at 7+ nights. Grays Eden, the Maun hotel, is lower at 258 (Cottages, standard season, bed and breakfast). All USD per adult per night sharing, 2027.
How many camps does Ker & Downey Botswana have?
No total published.
What activities does Ker & Downey Botswana offer?
Shinde: game and night drives, motorboat, mokoro, walks, fishing (March to December on the camp page). Shinde Footsteps: game and night drives, mokoro, walking.
How does Ker & Downey Botswana fund conservation?
Partly stated. Ker & Downey 'supports and collects for Chobe Impact'
What is included in Ker & Downey Botswana's rates?
'Fully inclusive': accommodation, game activities by professional guides, all meals and snacks, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all taxes and park entrance fees, daily laundry, emergency evacuation insurance. Extra: Dinaka Conservancy levy US$50 per guest per night, US$5 per bed night added as discretionary Chobe Impact donation, private vehicle USD 500 per night, Safari Air flights (for example USD 344 plus 39 fuel surcharge), departure tax USD 25, tips, helicopter flights.
What deposit does Ker & Downey Botswana ask for?
20% non-refundable advance payment of the basic programme rate, due within 14 days of making the reservation.
Does Ker & Downey Botswana charge a single supplement?
Single supplement of 40% in High and 35% in Shoulder season on the adult sharing rate per night; none in Low season. Applies to a third adult in a family or twin tent.
Does Ker & Downey Botswana accept children?
Child rate (6 to 15) is 70% of the adult sharing rate, except Kanana Nyana, which has no family tent or child rate. Family tents at all camps except Kanana Nyana.
Does Ker & Downey Botswana offer a private vehicle?
Dinaka also offers private excursions (one vehicle per camp, additional cost).
Where are Ker & Downey Botswana's camps?
Shinde and Shinde Footsteps: Shinde Private Concession, northern Okavango Delta. Kanana and Kanana Nyana: Kanana private concession, southwest Okavango Delta, bordering Moremi Game Reserve.
Who owns Ker & Downey Botswana?
Part of a group: the privacy policy refers to 'our group of companies' (subsidiaries and ultimate holding company) with information at chobeholdings.co.bw and the offices are in the Chobe Holdings Complex.
What are Ker & Downey Botswana's reviews?
Ker & Downey Botswana has 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Kanana - Ker & Downey Botswana') from 58 reviews and 3.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1 review, each read on its own platform and never added together.
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