BE REBORN IN BOTSWANA'S OKAVANGO DELTA
The Xigera Safari Lodge's narrative is one of regeneration. They search for Africa's wild places out of a sense of rebirth, familial legacy, and the pioneering spirit. The same mentality that motivated this amazing rethinking of an Okavango Delta safari—possibly a whole makeover. This is Xigera (pronounced "kee-jera"), so called in honour of the Pied Kingfisher that resides in the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana's marshy waterways. Every detail, from the evocative interiors to the one-of-a-kind interactions, is handmade to captivate the visitors' senses and arouse their spirits. Yet Xigera is also a demarcation of the bounds an increase in standards. A bold claim in the world of Botswana's luxury safaris, and a safari experience in the Okavango Delta unlike any other.
All the reasons to love Xigera
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The history of Xigera Safari Lodge is a tale of family legacy, rebirth, and the pioneering spirit that inspires us to explore Africa's untamed areas. The same mentality that motivated this amazing rethinking of an Okavango Delta safari—possibly a whole makeover.
Xigera has the ability to provide exceptional experiences on land and in the water. It is located on the western fringe of the Moremi Game Reserve and looks out over the lush floodplains of the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The 24-person maximum capacity at Xigera allows for a totally individualised, distinctive, and unforgettable safari experience. The Red Carnation staff, managed by Ben Seager, is empowered to make sure that each and every one of their guests feels valued, looked after, and welcomed. Red Carnation is known for its careful service and gracious hospitality.
The Xigera guides provide a wealth of expertise that is motivated by a profound love and appreciation of the African bush. Several of the guides were up nearby and have a strong bond with the Delta, providing a genuinely genuine safari experience. Visitors will get knowledge and insight into this magnificent area of the Okavango as a result of their trip.
Enjoy stunning views of the floodplains every morning as you awaken, and listen to the bush come to life. Each day's fresh journey begins with the sound of birdsong, the rustling of passing animals, or even the distant roar of a lion, allowing visitors to commune and live in peace with the natural world.
a source of life
Okavango Delta
Northern Botswana's expansive Okavango Delta is a verdant wetland that is frequently referred to as "The Jewel of the Kalahari." More than 700 species of animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish call this unanticipated oasis of life, one of the biggest marshlands in the world, home. The Okavango Delta is one of the world's driest deserts, and it is a seasonal marsh fed by precipitation from Angola's lush highlands. The Delta is a genuine natural wonder due to its special location in the vast Kalahari Desert.
The dry season is when the Okavango's sparkling waters are at their peak. The Angolan Highlands are where the majority of the water that annually floods the Okavango Delta originates; it travels over 1,700 km to get to the Okavango's distinctive geological area. The Earth's plates were displaced by an earthquake in Southern Africa 50,000 years ago, creating the tectonic depression in which the Delta is located. Formerly flowing into Botswana, the Angolan floodwater now makes its home on this extraordinary plain.
4xa Day Trip
The extraordinary topography of the Okavango Delta comprises wetlands, wide-open grasslands, deep aquatic channels, and tall grasses. Depending on the season, you may discover that land trips are more beneficial than aquatic ones. You'll like the water-based excursions, which include glass-bottomed mokoros, motorboats, and double-decker boats when the water is high during the dry season. Due to low water levels, these trips are not possible during the rainy season. The land-based safaris may be taken on foot on an exhilarating walking safari or in the luxury of their specially constructed 4x4 safari cars.