Xigera Safari Lodge| Botswana Safari Lodges

Our View

Xigera is a lodge we recommend when the experience of the Okavango itself is just as important as the wildlife. Set within the Moremi Game Reserve, its permanent waterways offer the chance to explore by game drive, mokoro and boat, giving you a wonderfully varied experience of the Delta. The lodge itself is exceptionally luxurious, with just 12 suites, beautiful communal spaces and an impressive collection of African art. We would not choose Xigera simply for its luxury, however. Its real strength is the combination of outstanding accommodation with the chance to experience the Okavango from both land and water, making it particularly well suited to honeymoons, special occasions and travellers looking for a very special introduction to the Delta.

Xigera Camp - The Details

Xigera has 12 spacious suites, each set amongst the trees and designed to make the most of the surrounding wilderness. There is also a two bedroom Family Suite, making it one of the more suitable luxury options in the Delta for families. The lodge has a swimming pool, spa, gym, library and several areas for relaxing and dining, while contemporary African art features throughout the property. For those looking to make a special stay even more memorable, the Baobab Treehouse offers the chance to spend a night beneath the stars above the Delta. The location is a major part of the experience. Xigera is surrounded by permanent water, so mokoro excursions and boating are available alongside traditional game drives. Wildlife includes elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe and red lechwe, with the waterways and floodplains also supporting an exceptional range of birdlife. We would choose Xigera for this combination of experiences rather than purely for the density of big game, as there are other areas of Botswana that can offer more consistently intense predator viewing. The lodge is open year round, with each season bringing a slightly different character to the Delta. As the floodwaters arrive, the channels fill and water based activities come into their own, while the drier months generally bring stronger concentrations of wildlife around the remaining water. We generally recommend three nights at Xigera, ideally combined with a more land focused property elsewhere in the Delta. This gives you the best of both worlds, with Xigera offering exceptional water based experiences alongside a stronger game viewing experience elsewhere, creating what we believe is the ultimate Okavango safari.