Okavango Delta, Botswana
Xigera Safari Lodge
Catering to just 24 guests, Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta offers an exclusive, intimate and personal experience, with phenomenal animal encounters both on land and on the water. The thoughtful service and generous hospitality is the cherry on top.
Catering to just 24 guests, Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta offers an exclusive, intimate and personal experience, with phenomenal animal encounters both on land and on the water. The thoughtful service and generous hospitality is the cherry on top.
Catering to just 24 guests, Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta offers an exclusive, intimate and personal experience, with phenomenal animal encounters both on land and on the water. The thoughtful service and generous hospitality is the cherry on top.
Catering to just 24 guests, Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta offers an exclusive, intimate and personal experience, with phenomenal animal encounters both on land and on the water. The thoughtful service and generous hospitality is the cherry on top.
Location
Situated in a private concession on the western edge of the Moremi Game Reserve, all but camouflaged amongst towering ancient trees, the solar-powered Xigera Camp sits across two riverine islands surrounded by the glistening channels of the Okavango.
Accommodation
Rising on stilts from the rich soils of the Delta, each of the twelve spectacular air-conditioned suites are meticulously designed with privacy in mind. Refined luxury meets authentic design in the palatial suites, all of which are decorated using the finest materials, including timber, bronze and hand-carved wood, and adorned with carefully curated art from across Africa.
Wake up to panoramic views of the shimmering sunlit Delta, before freshening up in your spacious bathroom featuring an indoor and outdoor shower, as well as a freestanding bathtub (perfect for reclining in after exploring).
After a thrilling day on safari, delight in an interactive culinary experience in the open kitchen-dining room, unwind in the welcoming bar with a glass of the finest vintage and share stories around the boma (traditional campfire) under a sky gleaming with stars.
Wake up to panoramic views of the shimmering sunlit Delta, before freshening up in your spacious bathroom featuring an indoor and outdoor shower, as well as a freestanding bathtub (perfect for reclining in after exploring).
After a thrilling day on safari, delight in an interactive culinary experience in the open kitchen-dining room, unwind in the welcoming bar with a glass of the finest vintage and share stories around the boma (traditional campfire) under a sky gleaming with stars.
When you’re not out exploring, take time to recuperate by making use of the extensive spa programme, finding time for a workout in the state-of-the-art gym or enjoying a dip in the serene swimming pool overlooking the Delta.
If you’re a foodie, you’ll rejoice at Xigera’s ‘anything, any time’ philosophy, which allows you to curate your dream dining experience. Whether you’re hankering for a mouth-watering breakfast in the bush, craving a sumptuous sunset feast on the deck or want to take a walk on the wild side with a picnic on the plains, the camp’s chefs are always happy to oblige!
If you’re a foodie, you’ll rejoice at Xigera’s ‘anything, any time’ philosophy, which allows you to curate your dream dining experience. Whether you’re hankering for a mouth-watering breakfast in the bush, craving a sumptuous sunset feast on the deck or want to take a walk on the wild side with a picnic on the plains, the camp’s chefs are always happy to oblige!
Experiences
- The Okavango Delta is rich in wildlife and animal encounters are abundant. Home to over 70 mammals including giraffe, elephant, wild dogs, zebra and buffalo, with sightings of lions and leopards aplenty at the camp.
- Enjoy exciting game drives in Xigera’s comfortable and capable 4x4 vehicles, perfect for going off-road to get up close and personal with the wildlife.
- Catch a glimpse of the underwater fauna as you float along the smaller waterways of the floodplains in a mokoro (traditional canoe) or navigate the deeper rivers and lagoons in a motorboat for sightings of crocodile and hippo.
- Take to the skies for a helicopter safari to see the diverse landscape and wildlife of Xigera from a different point of view.
- Spend the night beneath the milky way in the safety and seclusion of the special Baobab Treehouse, watching the nocturnal wildlife pass by completely undisturbed.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Community
Xigera supports the Polokong Elderly Care Centre in Maun. The centre aims to make a difference to the disadvantaged older community in the area with the objective to make them feel special and live the remainder of their years in dignity.
Conservation
Xigera have partnered with Wild Entrust Africa, a Botswana not-for-profit organisation that focuses on conservation and management of wildlife and wildlife habitats through applied science, education, and sustainable development.
Environment
Xigera recognises the fragility of its beautiful surroundings and as a result, takes sustainability seriously. From energy production to eliminating single-use plastics, caring for the environment, and empowering the local community is a priority in every aspect of lodge operations.
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