Xigera Safari Lodge epitomises luxury travel in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The lodge celebrates art through bespoke pieces placed throughout the main areas and rooms. The spectacular luxury suites offer indoor and outdoor showers, and expansive private decks that overlook the horizon-wide floodplains. The lounge and communal dining room are perfect for spotting resident wildlife and birds. Fresh ingredients showcase the African-inspired cuisine, also enjoyed fireside in the traditional boma. With a custom-built wine cellar, gallery and wellness centre, Xigera offers a well-rounded experience for all safari enthusiasts. Wildlife is best experienced gliding through the channels in a mokoro – the best way to spot the tiny, jewel-like frogs and birds up close. You simply must go in search of the Pel’s fishing owl – a spectacular ginger owl that is a sought after sighting and great tick on your species checklist.

INSIDER’S TIP: Spend an unforgettable night in the Baobab Treehouse, a startlingly impressive structure set away from the main lodge for complete privacy.