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Xigera, Okavango Delta

Xigera (pronounced Keejera) is a luxury tented camp in the Moremi Game Reserve and is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Wooden walkways wind through the forest connecting the rooms to the main living area. For those hot days there is a small plunge pool in which to cool off. A feature unique to Xigera is the wooden footbridge connecting Xigera Island to the next. Guests are often treated to close-up views of lion, hyena or leopard padding across the bridge as they move between islands. The camp "newspaper" (a sand pit built into the bridge) is "read" each morning and provides information on unseen nightly visitors to camp.

Game Viewing
Permanent water all year round allows one to enjoy an unparalleled variety of activities including foot safaris, mokoro trips, game drives and powerboat outings in total privacy. Enjoy a true Delta experience while you sit back in a mokoro (dugout canoe) and silently glide through the wonders of the tranquil Okavango waterways observed by a myriad of delta creatures. Watch the sunset and the birds gliding home to roost from a motor boat on the Xigera Lagoon. Observe the wildlife and unique delta scenery from the comfort of a landrover or, for the adventurous, track animals on foot.

A paradise for birdwatchers, Xigera is home to the Pel's Fishing Owl, African Skimmer, Slaty Egret, Wattled Crane, Lesser Jacana and a host of eagles, vultures, raptors and kingfishers.

Rooms
Nestled in a magnificent riverine forest, Xigera consists often luxuriously furnished tented rooms with en-suite facilities and an outdoor shower. Each room is raised off the ground on a wooden deck offering a superb view of the seasonal flood plain and waterhole, you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise from your bed whilst sipping your morning tea or coffee!

Dining
Meals and evening drinks are enjoyed under the thatch of the dining area overlooking a permanently flowing channel. A traditional African boma offers alternative dining under the African stars. There is also a lounge and bar area. All meals and most drinks included (except premium wines, liquers & champagne.)

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Amenities

  • boma
  • ensuite bathroom with indoor/outdoor
  • hower
  • fan & mosquito net
  • fire pit
  • plunge pool
  • private deck
  • safe

Getting there
Access into the Chitabe area is only by light aircraft, flights are from Maun, or by private charter from another Lodge.