What animals am I most likely to see?
This is the bush and you can never rely on seeing anything. Having said that, you are most likely to see Kudu, Giraffe, Springbok, Impala and Gemspok as well as Kori Bustard’s, Secretary Bird’s,Vultures and Eagles most days with many other animals and birds resident and seen often across Kanana. In the bush anything is possible; the spoor (tracks) of animals such as Leopard and Cheetah will give you the best clues as to the species and quantities.

Is Kanana in a Malaria area?                                                                                                  The Ghanzi disctrict is considered to be a low risk Malaria zone. What type of shops are available in Ghanzi?
4 supermarkets including Spar and Choppies, Chemists, Doctors, Craft Shops and a Post Office.

How many fuel stations are there in Ghanzi?
One Shell garage with a small shop, but soon to be three.

What is the population of Ghanzi?
9700

What is the difference between Kanana Wilderness and Motswiri Lodge?

Kanana Wilderness is the name given to the entire 33,000 Ha  private game reserve and Motswiri Lodge is the actual Lodge with luxury accommodation situated in the heart of Kanana Wilderness.

What is the best time of year to come to Kanana?
May/June/July/August – are the coldest months, June and July are generally very cold, especially at night. May and August tend to be warm during the day and cold at night. The bush is sparse and dry and lends itself to good game viewing.

September/October/November – are warm, but can be quite dry. The weather is generally quite pleasant, however if the rains are late, then it will be dry and the greenery will be limited.

December/January/February – are usually the wettest months and also the hottest. Temperatures can get up to 40 degrees C. Nearly all of our annual rainfall comes in this period, and generally comes in the form of late afternoon thunderstorms.

March / April – The temperature reduces a little bit and the rain generally continues. The veldt is very green and the animals are all fat and healthy. However as there is more bush game viewing is not easy.

As for the best time of year, that is up to personal preference.

Where is nearest international airport?
Maun.

How far is that?
300 kms on tar road.

How far is Kanana from the airport?
26 kms from Ghanzi airport, but there is also a registered airstrip at Kanana Wilderness.

Does Ghanzi airport have immigration and customs facilities?
No, but they are available in Ghanzi town and will attend the airport by appointment.

How far is Kanana from Namibia?
Around 50 kms as the crow flies 200 kms by road

How far is Kanana from Gaborone?
660 kms on the Trans-Kalahari highway

How far is Kanana from Johannesburg?
900 kms

Is there cell coverage at Kanana?
Yes, the best coverage is with Orange.

Can you get an internet connection?
The main house has a broadband connection which can be made available to guests if needed.

Are there any dangerous animals on Kanana?
No – but care must be taken when approaching white rhino as with all wild animals.

What is annual rainfall and when?
Around 250 mm mostly January to March.

How hot does it get?
It can reach 40 in summer (November/December) but low humidity.

How cold does it get?
It can get to -2 June / July but this is quite unusual.

What is the local language on Kanana?
Bushmen speak Nara and Setswana but Afrikaans and English are spoken throughout Ghanzi district.

What is official language of Botswana?
English and Setswana

Is there a cash point in Ghanzi?
There are two shop based cash points and one at the bank

How many banks in Ghanzi?
One - Barclays bank

Is there car hire in Ghanzi?
No, the nearset car hire companies are in Maun.

Does Kanana have an airstrip?
Yes we have a licensed strip suitable for light aircraft?

Do you hunt on Kanana?
Commercial hunting has ceased on Kanana. Running an operation of this magnitude and managing the game requires a small measure of humane culling, this is only carried out by the Kanana Management.If you wish to hunt, there are plenty of hunting farms in and around the Ghanzi district. As a service, the Kanana Management company will be able to source and book the best hunting opportunities in the area.

What does Kanana mean?
Kanana is Setswana for “canaan” from the bible - and means land of milk and honey

Is there enough water?
There is a plethora of ground water. The ground water is potable which means that there is more than enough water.

What other animals is Kanana going to purchase?
We will continue to develop Kanana by supplementing our existing species, with new bloodlines. This involves annual game capture and release programs. We will also investigate the possibility of introducing new species where it is economically viable and within the legal parameters of our region.