Tengile River Lodge | Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Boasting a name that means tranquil, Tengile River Lodge features nine delicate floating suites that looks out over the river from the dappled shelter of a cool forest. Following the curve of the river bank, each area in the lodge offers magnificent river views.
Raised above ground level, the spacious suites offers sunken lounges, elegant bedrooms and bathrooms that open out onto the forest, creating private spaces in the open air. Our Wellness Area includes a treatment room for massages and a gym for Guests to enjoy between Game Drives.
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Nine enormous, air-conditioned, secluded suites, dotted in the dappled shade of the bushveld, each with panoramic river views. In addition to a master bedroom, bathroom and outdoor shower, there is a lounge, fully-stocked bar, coffee station and outdoor seating and dining area that's guaranteed to take your breath away. A private lap pool on your spacious private deck comes complete with sunken outdoor lounge looking out onto the famed Sand River.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Wardrobe
For families or small groups, two of the lodge’s regular suites are joined by a covered walkway to create a family suite. Dotted in the dappled shade of the bushveld, each enormous, air-conditioned, secluded suite offers panoramic river views. In addition to a master bedroom, bathroom and outdoor shower, there is a lounge, dining area, fully-stocked bar, coffee station and outdoor seating and dining area. A private lap pool on your spacious private deck comes complete with sunken outdoor lounge looking out onto the famed Sand River.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Telephone, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Air conditioner, Bar, Communal Dining, Credit Card Facilities, Disabled Friendly , Gym / Fitness Centre, Gym on property, Internet Access (Complimentary), Licensed, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Pool, Power Generator , Restaurant, Room Service, Spa, Vegetarian, Wine Tasting
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Massages, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Safaris, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wine Tasting
Our guides read the bush in real time. Tracks in the sand, alarm calls from the trees, birds gathering to circle above a kill. Every detail adds context to the story unfolding around you. Game drives are conducted twice a day (early morning, and late afternoon/ evening) in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles. The 4-wheel drive safari vehicles enable the rangers to leave the road and provide guests with close up game viewing and fantastic photographic opportunities.
At Tengile, relaxing treatments are available in-room or in the tranquil spa. We have partnered with a leading holistic spa and skincare company, so you can enjoy an authentic, natural African experience. Expect pure indulgence, to emerge refreshed and wholly restored.
We offer tailored adventures on foot, in the company of your guide who applies strict rules to ensure your comfort and safety.
Weather-dependent, walks are conducted during the winter months when visibility is enhanced. It’s also more pleasant to move through dry bushveld, as you learn how to track and experience close encounters with smaller game without them being aware of your presence.
There are so many small and fascinating treasures to be found and studied when you are closer to the ground than inside a vehicle. Many tiny creatures and plants that go unseen during drives are waiting to be discovered on the soil and grasses.
The Boma is a central part of the evening experience at Tengile, combining refined cuisine with the atmosphere of the African bush. Menus change daily and blend modern culinary techniques with local South African flavours, using fresh and seasonal ingredients.
A well-stocked bar and mixologists provide craft cocktails, local gins, curated premium wines, while the kitchen caters to a wide range of dietary preferences and requirements.
Meals are thoughtfully woven into the rhythm of the safari day. Served in a variety of settings from the lodge’s river-facing dining areas and outdoor decks to traditional firelit bomas, or privately on the deck of your suite, creating dining experiences that are both relaxed and quietly memorable.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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5 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Shangaan, Zulu
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
The Silo Hotel | Cape Town
The Silo Hotel is an architectural masterpiece towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural and man-made wonders of South Africa’s Mother City. The Silo Hotel has 28 suites, including a spectacular penthouse. Each suites has been individually designed and decorated by The Royal Portfolio's founder, Liz Biden. Colourful and eclectic pieces juxtapose the modern, industrial architecture.
Situated above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), The Silo Hotel was designed by Thomas Heatherwick, Founder and Principal of the London-based Heatherwick Studio. Built as a granary in 1924, from the outside, the greatest visible change to the building’s original structure is the addition of pillowed glass windows, inserted into the geometry of the hotel floors, which gently curve outward. By night, this transforms the building into a glowing lantern or beacon in the harbour.
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Each of the eight 44m2 Silo Rooms feature a unique and exciting colour scheme and collection of contemporary African art, a private balcony, air conditioning, a Smart TV, Wi-Fi and a large en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower.
Each of the six double-storey Duplex Suites are situated across the sixth and seventh floors with either mountain or harbour views. They vary between 76m2 and 88m2 and include a compact balcony, air conditioning, a Smart TV, Wi-Fi and a large en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower.
The seven 60m2 to 67m2 Deluxe Superior Suites are situated across the 8th, 9th, and 10th floors and include a balcony and sitting area, air conditioning, a Smart TV, Wi-Fi and a large en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower.
The one-bedroom Penthouse enjoys panoramic views of Cape Town and includes a cinema room, a spa treatment room, two walk-in wardrobes, a marble bathroom with a shower, an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a Smart TV and two 24 m2 private balconies.
The Penthouse can be converted to a two-bedroom layout on request.
The Silo Hotel has two Royal Suites. These two-bedroom, triple aspect suites face the Atlantic Ocean, Robben Island and the distant mountains.
Each Royal Suite is 132m2 in size and each has two bedrooms with large en suite bathrooms, each with a bath and shower.
The Royal Suites have a large living and dining area, a generous balcony, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and Smart TV's.
This two bedroomed Penthouse consists of the 211m² (2012ft²) one-bedroom Penthouse, with a 24m² (258ft²) balcony inter-leading to the 60m² (646ft²) Deluxe Superior Suite, including a balcony.
Located on the top floor of The Silo, the one-bedroom Penthouse faces Table Mountain with triple aspect views of Cape Town and the Deluxe Superior Suite has views of the harbour.
Each of the four double-storey, two-bedroom 111m2 to 128m2 Family Duplex Suites are situated on the 7th floor with views across the harbour and mountains or out over the V&A Waterfront and Signal Hill.
They feature a balcony, air conditioning, Smart TVs and Wi-Fi. The second bedrooms are designed with younger guests in mind and have an ensuite bathroom with a shower. The master bedrooms have a large en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower.
Property Facilities
Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, Fridge, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Room Service
Activities on Site
Fine Dining, High Tea, Massages
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Art Galleries, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Kayaking / Paddling, Marine Adventures, Marine Tidal Pool, Mini Golf, Mountain Biking, Museums, Natural History Tours, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Scenic Flights, Scuba Diving, Shark Cage Diving, Surfing, Tennis Court, Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours, Wine Tasting
The Silo Hotel offers wonderful private art tours that allow guests the opportunity to learn about the incredible African art scene and to celebrate the incredible artists and their work. Widely recognised as one of the best art hotels in the world (by the likes of Forbes and The Telegraph), The Silo Hotel houses a remarkable collection.
Situated below The Silo Hotel lies the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), the world's largest contemporary African art museum. This incredible space is a momentous mark on Africa’s cultural canvas, an exciting new era for African artists, and a remarkable achievement for our beautiful continent. This public, not-for-profit art museum collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits twenty-first century art from Africa and its Diaspora. Containing over 100 galleries, spread over nine floors, this exquisite space boasts a diverse and unique range of contemporary African art. Various tours of the museum are available, including AfriSam Audio Tours, Art Tours, Architectural Tours, and Children’s Tours.
The Silo Spa, located on the fourth floor of The Silo Hotel, has five treatment rooms, two of which can be made into a couple’s room. A tranquil space in which guests can relax and indulge in the latest therapies and spa techniques. There’s also a gym, sauna and a dedicated manicure and pedicure area. Enjoy signature treatments using top international products including Ling and Black Pearl. The Silo Spa is the only spa in Africa to use exclusive Ling products.
Robben Island, easily seen from the rooftop of The Silo Hotel, is situated only 9kms offshore from Cape Town. The island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 because of its historic political importance, having been where Nelson Mandela lived for 18 of the 27 years that he was a political prisoner during the apartheid regime. It is advisable to allow us to pre-book this very popular tour on your behalf. Allow half a day for this tour.
Table Mountain is a great source of pride for Capetonians. At 240 million years old it is older than the Andes, the Rockies, The Himalayas and the Alps. It was acknowledges as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, a few years ago. A four-minute cable car ride will take you to the 1067m “table top”, with spectacular views on the way up. Enjoy walking along the pathways and taking photographs, there is also a restaurant for refreshments. Table Mountain hosts one of the richest floral kingdom on earth, with more than 1 470 floral species.
Cape Town has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches on offer. Clifton Beaches: there are four Clifton beaches, each as beautiful as the next. Camps Bay: the palm fronds of Camps Bay make for the most dramatic sunset pictures – and the main street across from the beach has a number of bars and restaurants and is a great spot for cocktails or a bite to eat. Muizenberg: head down to the Sunrise Beach in Muizenberg and take a surfing lesson with the local experts. Cape Point & Boulders Beach: explore the Cape Peninsula and see the fascinating penguins of Boulder’s Beach on a day trip from Cape Town. There are smaller, lesser known beaches - let us know how we can direct you to the beach experience of your choice. Please ask a member of our team should you need directions or transport.
The best place to experience Cape Malay cuisine is on a walking tour through the Bo-Kaap District in Cape Town, an area with steep cobblestone streets and brightly-coloured houses where former Cape Malay slaves settled in the early 19th century. Stop to enjoy a local bobotie, sosatie, koeksister or Cape Malay curry for lunch whilst learning about the rich heritage of the Cape Malay people who live there.
Situated on the sixth floor of the hotel, The Willaston Bar is named after the first ship to export grain from the original silo complex back in 1924. With stunning views of Cape Town through the 5,5m high pillowed glass windows, there is no better place to enjoy a classic cocktail or a glass of wine from the carefully crafted and ever-evolving list of local and international wines.
Executive Chef Veronica Canha-Hibbert and her team believe in good, honest and approachable food that showcases seasonal, local ingredients.
The Granary Café offers an immersive dining experience like no other. Enjoy lunch or dinner while surrounded by glistening geometric windows and spectacular sunset views. Share memorable moments over a delicious selection of contemporary-style dishes that can be perfectly paired with something special from our extensive wine list. The menu inherits the same comfortable, eclectic and contemporary style as Liz Biden’s hotel interiors.
Royal Tea is served daily, allowing guests to enjoy a delicate selection of sweet and savoury treats, including beautiful petit gateauxs, buttermilk scones and clotted cream, served on an étagère at the copper-topped tables of The Granary Café.
The Silo Rooftop offers guests a relaxed and easy eating experience. Poolside lounging is complemented with treats from the tempura bar, fresh oysters, pulled pork sandwiches, and a selection of healthy snacks from our raw bar. Enjoy a glass of bubbly or a classic cocktail while you soak up the last of the day’s sunshine.
The Silo Rooftop is for hotel guests and is open to the public by prior reservation only. Kindly note that access to The Silo Rooftop is weather dependent.
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5 Stars
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, French, German, Portuguese
No. Rooms: 28
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Wine
Birkenhead House | Hermanus
On a cliff overlooking Walker Bay, this iconic all-inclusive boutique hotel offers incredible ocean views and easy beach access. The eleven luxurious suites feature balconies, spacious living areas, original artworks, ocean or mountain views, and large bathrooms complete with free-standing bath tubs. Guests can enjoy the hotel's restaurant and bar, the world-class spa, as well as the lounge, deck and infinity pool. overlooking the ocean. While Birkenhead House is a five-star hotel with all the services and amenities that one would expect, the hotel is characterised by a laid-back and easygoing atmosphere. Whether you are seeking a rejuvenating retreat or an adventure-filled beach holiday, Birkenhead House in Hermanus is the ideal destination.
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Birkenhead House
The 43m2 Deluxe Superior Rooms are beautifully designed sea-facing rooms in the front house, both generous balconies. Each of these rooms have a seating area, mini-bar, Smart TV, and air conditioning. The large en suite bathrooms each have a bath and a shower.
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Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Shower
These air-conditioned 39m2 Superior Rooms are located on the side of the hotel and offer majestic mountain and sea views. They each have a seating area, mini bar, Smart TV, and air conditioning. The large en suite bathrooms have both a bath and a shower.
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Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Shower
With some offering mountain views, these well-appointed Luxury Rooms each have a king-sized bed, air conditioning, a mini bar and a Smart TV. Room Five boasts a verandah with a private plunge pool.
Luxury rooms are spacious and are located in the middle and back house. Some offer partial sea views.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Shower
The 40m2 Standard Rooms each have a balcony with mountain views, and are located in the back house. These air conditioned rooms have a seating area, mini bar, and a smart TV. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with both a bath and a shower.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Shower
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Business Centre, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Fridge, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Underfloor Heating, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Surfing, Whale Watching
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Bowls, Canoeing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Hiking, Horse Riding, Kayaking / Paddling, Marine Adventures, Marine Tidal Pool, Mountain Biking, Museums, Para Sailing, Paragliding, Quad Biking, River Cruises, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Shark Cage Diving, Surfing, Tennis Court, Water Skiing, Windsurfing, Wine Tasting
Hermanus is renowned as the best destination for land-based whale watching in the world and there is no finer spot to enjoy that than on the patio of Birkenhead House. But if you're serious about whales, then why not go on a whale cruise or even take to the skies, soaring high above these majestic mammals. Learn all about the fascinating behaviour of Southern Right and Humpback whales and gain insights into their extraordinary movements that include lob tailing, spy hopping and peduncling.
Waves splash into the mussel-clad rocks that decorate the beaches immediately below Birkenhead House. Our executive chef will take guests down to Voëlklip Beach and show them how to safely pick these delicious marine treats. Not only that, but he'll show you how to prepare the mussels with a little garlic, cream and white wine so that you can savour the fruits of your labour with a lovely glass of locally produced Sauvignon Blanc.
The Hemel-en-Aarde is one of South Africa's premier, cool-climate wine producing regions and is home to some of the country's finest and oldest estates including Hamilton Russel and Bouchard Finlayson as well as some of the more modern estates such as Creation. Not only are the wines superb, but the landscape is spectacular. Enjoy a guided tour with a knowledgeable expert, or enliven the experience by doing it on horseback or even on quad bikes.
Sea kayaking is a wonderful outdoor pursuit for the more adventurous. It will get you up close to some of Hermanus's fascinating sea life and it's also great exercise. Paddle along the coastline all the way from the Old Harbour in town to the New Harbour under the careful supervision of the local seals.
Hermanus is surrounded on all sides by natural wonder. As well as the marine fascinations, there are two incredible nature reserves in close proximity - Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Walker Bay Nature Reserve. For botanists, Fernkloof is certainly one of the most rewarding destinations in the Cape Floral Kingdom to explore the diverse fynbos.
Walker Bay is a coastal nature reserve that lies just east of Hermanus. The reserve includes five coastal areas between Hermanus and Die Dam near Struisbaai. The area is also historically significant, with records of Middle Stone Age people (65 000 to 85 000 years ago) living in Klipgat Cave.
Birkenhead House is one of the best spots in South Africa to relax. The beaches and the champagne air make for a heady combination. But no relaxation would be complete without a treatment in the Spa.
Whether you'd like a Swedish massage or a manicure & pedicure, the Birkenhead House Spa is the perfect Sanctuary in which to forget the worries of the world.
Hermanus is a wonderful golfing destination with two excellent courses very close by. Hermanus Golf Club in the centre of town and Arabella golf club just a short distance away. Arabella is consistently voted among the Top 5 golf courses in South Africa. For those looking for an extended golf tour, there are many more fantastic courses along the Garden Route.
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2 Nights
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5 Stars
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Watersports, Wine
Victoria Falls River Lodge Island Treehouse Suites | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls River Lodge Island Treehouse Suites is sheltered within the tranquil seclusion of the private Kandahar Island, Zimbabwe. The property offers strategically positioned suites with breathtaking views of the Zambezi River. In-room amenities include air conditioning, sitting areas, tea/coffee-making facilities, minibars, laptop-sized safes, mosquito nets, and open-plan en-suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy inclusive meals. General facilities include private plunge pools, private decks, personal butler services, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi.
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All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Xigera Safari Lodge | Moremi Game Reserve
In the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Xigera Safari Lodge offers a reimagined safari experience. Set within a private 4,500-hectare concession in the Moremi Game Reserve, each stay unfolds naturally, guided by instinct, curiosity, and the rhythm of the Delta rather than early wake-up calls and rigid itineraries; quite simply, Your Safari, Your Story.
Wildlife and game viewing are exceptional, with intimate encounters shaped by the land itself. All but hidden amid a canopy of magnificent indigenous trees, Xigera offers 12 spacious suites; each individually designed. Built with sustainability in mind – Xigera is solar-powered – the lodge is equally a unique celebration of art, culture and creativity, showcasing the continent’s largest privately owned collection of African art and design in the hospitality sector. From architecture to service, every detail has been considered, created to honour rather than occupy. More than a place to stay, Xigera is a force for good, rooted in respect for Botswana’s land, heritage, wildlife, and people.
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Xigera Safari Lodge can accommodate up to 24 guests plus 4 guides/pilots/tour leaders (subject to concession numbers and/or availability).
The 11 standard suites include a separate lounge, bedroom, dressing area, full bathroom and outdoor shower and feature, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning, as well as a private deck with a gazebo offering uninterrupted floodplain views.
11 standard suites of which:
• 9 x king-size beds (which cannot be split); and
• 2 x twin beds (which can be converted into king-size beds using mattress converters).
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Fan, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sala, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Wardrobe
The Xigera Family Suite consists of two complete full bedrooms each with their own full bathroom, dressing area and outdoor shower and all the offerings found in a normal suite, joined by an interleading lounge area that opens up onto a deck with a gazebo.
The Xigera Family Suite, comprising:
• Two en-suite bedrooms (one of which has a fixed king-size bed while the other has twin beds which can be converted into a king-size bed using a mattress converter), each with dressing room and outdoor shower; • interleading lounge; and • private deck with outdoor gazebo.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Fan, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sala, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Air conditioner, Bar, Children Friendly, Communal Dining, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Gym / Fitness Centre, Gym on property, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Library, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Pool, Restaurant, Room Service, Satellite TV , Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, External Shower, Family Safari Tent, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sala, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Table, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Wardrobe
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Massages, Mokoro Excursion, Safaris
Activities Nearby
Art Galleries, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Mokoro Excursion, River Cruises, Safaris, Wine Tasting
Created exclusively as part of a Xigera stay, The Delta's Ancestral Passage is an extraordinary overnight journey into the living soul of the Okavango. Travelling by mokoro through hidden waterways, guests move at the Delta's rhythm, guided by those whose families have lived alongside these waters for hundreds of years. They hear the stories carried from one generation to the next, discover the ancient wisdom that has shaped life here for centuries, and begin to understand the heartbeat of this remarkable wilderness.
Inspired by the exploration and conservation work of National Geographic Explorer Dr. Steve Boyes, The Delta's Ancestral Passage offers guests the rare privilege of experiencing this place through the people who know it most intimately, while helping ensure that its stories, wisdom and wilderness will continue to endure for generations to come.
The Delta's Ancestral Passage represents a new way of experiencing the Okavango, one where exceptional hospitality, pioneering conservation and generations of local knowledge come together in a single journey.
From May 2027, The Delta's Ancestral Passage will form part of an exclusive four-night Xigera journey, with departures limited to just six guests at a time, or available on an exclusive-use basis.
Available from May to September.
Move through the Delta’s living landscapes on dawn, dusk, or guest-desired game drives. Follow dusty paths across floodplains and woodlands, where elephants wade through channels, lion prides rest in golden light, and the elusive leopard moves like shadow through the trees. With Xigera’s expert guides, each drive becomes a deeper encounter, with wildlife, with land, and the stories they hold.
Tread with nature on guided bush walks, attuning to every sound, scent, and track under the experienced care of our guides. Walking slowly unwraps the linked pace of the wild, where wisdom is written into every track and leaf.
Drift through the Delta’s waterways on traditional mokoros, guided by the steady hand of your poler, each push moving you silently, deeper into the bountiful landscape. Our polers grew up navigating these waters and are expert at spotting and identifying aquatic birds, fish and wildlife along the channels.
Explore winding papyrus-fringed channels aboard our double-decker motorboats, where the water’s surface mirrors the sky. These excursions also allow for exploration of the deeper rivers and lagoons that are home to crocodile and large pods of hippo. Please note that boating is seasonal, water levels permitting.
From the Coppery-tailed Coucal to the Western-banded Snake Eagle, Wattled Crane to Lesser Jacana, walking safaris are an ideal opportunity for enthusiastic bird-watchers to admire the over 500 species recorded in the Okavango Delta. Xigera’s exceptional location on the fringes of the Moremi Game Reserve delivers some of the best birding Botswana has to offer - including the much sought-after Pel's Fishing Owl.
Catch-and-release fishing offers a serene but exciting encounter with the Delta’s waters. Tigerfish, African Pike, and Bream await, but sustainably, mindfully and unforgettable. Please note that catch-and-release fishing is season-dependent.
Meticulously designed to frame breathtaking views of the seasonal flood plains and lush riverine forests, Xigera's spa is a sanctuary of calm. Treatments blend Tata Harper’s award-winning organic skincare with the healing power of indigenous botanicals. Signature massages, facials, and body rituals reveal the mystical healings of the Delta, restoring balance to body and spirit.
The lodge showcases a modern fitness centre – with state-of-the-art equipment from Technogym – alongside a swimming pool and relaxation deck gazing over the river.
Spend an unforgettable night 10 metres above the floodplains in our exclusive sculptural Baobab Treehouse, offering panoramic views from each of its three levels. Open to the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the Delta, it is Africa’s most extraordinary sleepout experience. Situated one kilometre away from the lodge, with a guide stationed close by, the striking steel structure is built in the evocative shape of a Baobab tree.
Inside the tree’s ‘trunk’, a winding staircase climbs nearly four metres above ground, delivering guests to the spacious bathroom on the first level. The bedroom is located on the second level, beautifully appointed with carved timber furniture. Both spaces have canvas walls that can open up to the outside environment, or be zipped closed to allow for privacy and protection from the elements.
Ascend to the top and the drama unfolds, with an open-air deck for lounging, reading and watching wildlife pass undisturbed below. A serene, hidden eyrie from which to witness the magic of the Delta at dusk or ¬– if you choose to spend the night in the open-air king-size bed – to marvel at the stars.
Please note the Baobab Treehouse is at a surcharge and cannot be pre-booked.
Take to the skies for an aerial perspective of the Delta’s immeasurable wonder. Choose door-off flights for unmatched photographic opportunities, or pair with champagne landings on hidden palm islands.
The Xigera Citizen Employee Trust
Our Mission
At Xigera, people are at the heart of everything we do. We started the Xigera Citizen Employee Trust as a pioneering equity-sharing initiative to ensure local communities directly benefit from tourism while empowering their staff as true stakeholders.
Our Impact
The Xigera Citizen Employee Trust grants the local Botswana team a 16% ownership stake in the lodge, allowing them to directly share in its success. The trust successfully distributed dividends to its employees in 2023, 2024, and 2025
The lodge employs a permanent team of over 120, supporting more than 1,000 people through extended families. Salaries exceed industry standards, complemented by pension contributions, medical aid, and individual en-suite staff housing of the highest standard in the region.
In addition, the lodge has implemented a P4,000 entry-level minimum wage to ensure competitive, fair compensation. Workers receive full medical aid coverage, 100% maternity leave pay, and 50% paternity pay—a notable benchmark in the regional hospitality industry.
Giraffe Conservation Foundation
Our Mission
In partnership with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, we help track genetic hybridisation in local populations of giraffes. The GCF is the only non-governmental organization (NGO) in the world that focuses solely on the conservation and management of giraffes in the wild throughout Africa. With fewer than 117,000 giraffes remaining in the wild, their populations have plummeted by 30% over the last 40 years.
Our Impact
Through support of the GSF, 118 giraffe tissue samples were collected from 26 giraffe populations across Botswana. These samples are now with our partners at BiK-F Senckenberg in Frankfurt, Germany, for analysis.
Preliminary and final results will form the basis of future giraffe conservation management in Botswana.
Habu Village Partnership
Our Mission
This is a partnership between Wild Entrust Africa and Xigera Safari Lodge that works to improve the health and overall well-being for the Habu community through program support towards food security, employment opportunities, improving literacy and fostering environmental stewardship. The following ongoing activities are implemented by Wild Entrust’s Community Coexistence Program based in Habu Village:
The Village Kids programme addresses conservation awareness among the local children, who have rarely had the chance to view wildlife outside of conflict scenarios. In association with Wild Entrust’s Coaching Conservation programme, kids are taken out on Bush Days with Xigera's guides who educate them in interpreting the landscape and seeing wildlife in a positive light.
The Village Lights programme provides solar lights, backpacks and environmental themed books to the students of Habu Primary. The aim is to foster a love for both reading and the environment in the youth of Habu, and to enable children to study in the evenings, as many households in Habu still lack electricity.
Village Greens is an income-generation and sustainable farming programme that empowers local women and youth to grow their own produce and sell it to the hospitality sector.
Our Impact
In 2025 alone, Xigera's support resulted in:
o 215 primary school learners supported through education and conservation activities (Over 5,000 hours of education).
o 39 Standard 5 learners who received solar lights
o Youth and women participants involved in Village Greens income generation
Various - A Global Standard for Responsible Tourism
Our Mission
Since its founding, Xigera Safari Lodge has adopted various steps to ensure a low-volume, high-value tourism model, solidifying its commitment to the Okavango Delta remaining a sanctuary for generations to come and reinforcing Botswana’s global reputation for conservation excellence. Protecting Botswana’s biodiversity is core to our mission. We work alongside experts and organisations to protect this remarkable ecosystem now and for generations to come. Some of these measures include:
AI & Wildlife Monitoring: We use cutting-edge, non-invasive technology to monitor key predator populations.
Raptors Botswana & Crane Conservation: We support endangered birds of prey and wattle crane conservation efforts.
Anti-Poaching Support: Xigera collaborates with Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks to monitor wildlife activity and support anti-poaching initiatives.
EcoExist: Seek to reduce conflict and foster coexistence between elephants and people.
Our Impact
In 2025 alone:
- Our state-of-the-art solar power plant supplied 92% of the lodge’s energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and eliminating 175,000 litres of diesel consumption in 2025
- Zero-waste in 2025 - all organic materials were composted to sustain Habu Village’s thriving vegetable gardens.
- Direct funding continued for Raptors Botswana, protecting endangered birds of prey, as well as assisting in wattle crane conservation, one of Africa’s most vulnerable bird species.
- Actively reported and assisted with anti-poaching efforts alongside Botswana’s wildlife authorities.
Various - Empowering People
Our Mission
Xigera is guided by an ethos of staff upliftment, nurturing the next generation of African hospitality leaders through dedicated guiding academies, chef apprenticeships, leadership development, and global hospitality exchanges
Our Impact
Xigera’s commitment to skills development continued in 2025 to shape the future of Botswana’s hospitality industry:
o Over P300,000 invested in staff training in 2025 including leadership development and global hospitality exchanges.
o Chef apprenticeships in collaboration with Boswa Culinary School, offering young talent invaluable world-class experience.
o An annual guiding academy ensuring that Xigera’s guides are among the finest in Africa.
o International exchange programmes, providing team members with specialised training in London and South Africa.
Elephant Havens
Our Mission
We believe that tourism, and the partnerships that help sustain it, can and should be a force for good. That is why, in place of gifting merchandise to trade partners, from 2026 we have added a new element to our existing partnership with Elephant Havens, a non-profit organisation working on the ground in Botswana to protect and preserve the African elephant. It is Botswana’s only elephant orphanage, rescuing and hand-rearing orphaned and abandoned calves before releasing them back into the wild as independent herds.
It’s estimated that over 80% of promotional products are discarded within a year, often ending up in landfill. That sits uncomfortably with who we are. As such, in lieu of physical gifts, Xigera will make a donation, in each partners name, to support the care, protection, and growth of Joy, an orphaned elephant in the care of Elephant Havens.
Our Impact
This donation will directly support Joy’s survival and growth of what she needs most in her critical early years:
o 5,840 litres of milk each year
o Bottle feeding every three hours, day and night
o Constant protection, guidance, and gentle care
Through this joint initiative, we will be directly supporting the future of Joy, her eventual return to the wild and the regeneration of the Endangered African Elephant.
2026 investment is estimated at $12,000USD.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
6 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
