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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.
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
Xigera Safari Lodge can accommodate up to 24 guests plus 4 guides/pilots/tour leaders (subject to concession numbers and/or availability).
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
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.
