Xigera is our love letter to the magic of the African bush... and we believe that there is nothing quite like it. Every aspect is handcrafted to beguile our guests’ senses and stir their souls – from the evocative interiors to one-of-a-kind encounters.
It is located in the Moremi Game Reserve with private access to a 4, 500-hectare (11 120-acre) wetland paradise in the heart of the Delta. Situated on one of the Okavango’s key waterways, Xigera Safari Lodge is surrounded by picturesque papyrus swamps and wooded islands and is renowned for its very high density of sitatunga antelope.
All but hidden amid a canopy of magnificent indigenous trees, Xigera Safari Lodge offers 12 spacious suites; each individually designed. For multi-generational safari travellers, there is the impressive two-bedroom Family Suite.
Wildlife delights include regular sightings of big cats (especially the resident lions and leopards), red lechwe, kudu, giraffe, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, tsessebe, and the rare sitatunga. Local species entrance the guests on boats, mekoro, walks and game drives.
Blending African design with unique luxury, outstanding cuisine with extraordinary wilderness experiences, Xigera’s pioneering concept is reinventing the art of an African safari.
Location & Getting There
Xigera Safari Lodge occupies a spectacular location within a remote area of the world-famous Moremi Game Reserve, an area set aside to protect the Okavango’s most important wetland and island habitats.
Accommodation
All but hidden amid a canopy of magnificent indigenous trees, Xigera Safari Lodge offers 12 spacious suites; each individually designed. For multi-generational safari travellers, there is the impressive two-bedroom Family Suite.
The Fan Palm Suite presents a beautiful celebration of earth tones, from burnt red and walnut to ash and biscuit-coloured clay, while The Mangosteen's colours are reflected in the suite's custom bedspread and ebonised kiaat bed.
The Knobthorn Suite is the suite's spring green custom Kassena Server by Dokter and Misses pays homage to the knobthorn tree, found along the water's edge and symbolic of the Okavango Delta's evergreen forests.
The Leadwood Suite showcases unique, hand-crafted bowls created with leadwood sourced from a farmer in the Limpopo Valley. The Sausage Tree Suite looks beautiful in flower, while its trunk is often used to create the mekoro used in the Delta. The beauty of the tree is conceptualised by the suite's ruby-red textiles and design aesthetic.
Exceptionally designed to echo the jade-green celadon hues of the jackal berry tree's fruit, The Jackalberry Suite has at its heart an Imbizo dining table by Chuma Maweni, with an ebonised kiaat timber top, hand carved with motifs.
The Marula Suite's design is inevitably spectacular, from the unique egg cup chair by Adam Birch to the three-stripe karakul by Coral & Hive.\
The last is The Sycamore Suite. With its deeply fluted trunk and bright orange bark - the hues of which are highlighted in this beautiful suite - the sycamore is one of Botswana's most impressive trees. The suite's nested Carrera tables by Duchenne in walnut, kiaat and light granite, complement the vibrant colours.
Activities
Xigera Safari Lodge is proud to showcase a collection of extraordinary experiences that reflect our exceptional lodge and offer unique opportunities to explore this breathtaking location. Xigera Safari Lodge offers you the freedom to create your own Okavango Delta adventure, which is why it offers a uniquely flexible approach to your daily safari game drives. While there is always the option of an early-morning drive – when the cooler temperatures offer ideal conditions for game-viewing – for you who prefer a slower start to the day, perhaps with a rejuvenating yoga session on the spa deck, may also choose to head out later in the morning.
Walking safaris – led by your expert guides – are an opportunity to get your feet into the soil of the African wilderness. To truly connect with nature, and feel your senses sharpen.
An experience unique to the Delta is a morning spent gliding along flooded channels by mokoro, the dugout canoe used by generations for transport in a region where there are many more rivers than roads.
Children
Children aged 6 and above are warmly welcomed at Xigera Safari Lodge. Please note that the full adult rate is charged. Given the wilderness location of the lodge, children aged between 6 and 16 years must share a suite with one adult. Children partaking in boating or mokoro excursions must wear life vests at all times.
Situated on one of the Okavango’s key waterways, Xigera Safari Lodge is surrounded by picturesque papyrus swamps and wooded islands and is renowned for its very high density of sitatunga antelope. The area is known for remarkable mammal sightings including red lechwe, spotted-necked otter, elephant, buffalo, reedbuck and tsessebe Predators include lion, spotted hyena and leopard.
AUTHENTICITYWe won't take you to the usual tourist traps, instead we'll introduce you to people that show you the true side of a country. With our contacts in each destination, we can arrange for you to meet locals away from the crowds and ensure an authentic experience.
EXPERTISEYou can rely on our extensive first-hand knowledge and years of experience in the country you’re visiting. We use only the best expert guides, and provide insider tips on the local customs, and everything from vibrant festivals to hidden Himalayan monasteries
PERSONAL SERVICEYour vacation will be as unique as you are. By getting to know you and what makes you tick, we fuse our wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of our destinations to create unique day by day itineraries that are built around you.
