Overview
Heart of the Delta
Resting on the western edge of the Moremi Game Reserve, Xigera Safari Camp overlooks the expansive floodplains of the Okavango Delta. Being surrounded by the picturesque papyrus swamps and wooded islands, Xigera has the unique gift of offering remarkable experiences both on land and on the water.
The Lodge offers just 12 beautiful suites, each resting effortlessly in this wild landscape. Amid this remarkable setting, Xigera’s design is wholeheartedly dedicated to celebrating African art, design and creativity. A little further afield the Baobab Treehouse offers the experience to see Africa at its most raw, and most remarkable.
Every small detail at Xigera has been designed to enrich your stay, from the one-of-a-kind wildlife experiences to the soothing atmosphere of the lodge itself.
Facts
At a glance
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12 stunning suites
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Swimming pool
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Spa & Gym
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Library
Experiences
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![Family on a boat safari, experiencing the serene waterways of Botswana.]()
Game Drives
Pick between land and water - The area is renowned for its very high density of sitatunga antelope. Also known for remarkable mammal sightings including red lechwe, spotted-necked otter, elephant, buffalo, reedbuck and tsessebe Predators include lion, spotted hyaena and leopard.
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![Stargazing in the Kalahari Desert in Botswana.]()
Stargazing
On the lookout deck, there is little or no light pollution and the clear skies make for sensational viewing of the stars. The guides are well versed in pointing out interesting features of the night sky, from unique stars to the Milky Way, constellations and planets.
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Helicopter Tours
A helicopter game flight will take off right from the lodge. Witness the vast expanse of this incredible ecosystem as you soar above it. You will be connected with your expert guide to ask any questions you may have about this incredible enviroment.
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Art tour
Take a tour of the incredible Xigera Design Collection, conceptualised by Toni Tollman, Philip Fourie and Anton de Kock – in collaboration with award-winning South African gallery Southern Guild
Conservation
The lodge has partnered with Wild Entrust Africa, a Botswana-registered not-for-profit organisation that focuses on conservation and management of wildlife and wildlife habitats through applied science, education and sustainable development. The purpose of this partnership is to facilitate sustainability programmes for Xigera Safari Lodge in the Moremi Game Reserve of the Okavango Delta.
Community & Culture
Wild Entrust has been successfully working with the Habu community since 2014, running an integrated community development and conservation programme that aims to mitigate Human Wildlife Conflict and reduce bushmeat hunting in the area. The trust has been engaging primary school children to understand the value of conservation through play and sport for their future wellbeing. They also help alleviate income property amongst Habu’s women and out-of-school youth by establishing a women and youth cooperative to produce and sell high quality, organic vegetables for locals and the tourism industry, beginning with Xigera Safari Lodge.
Footprint
Everything at Xigera has been designed to leave the lightest possible footprint behind. The bulk of the energy required is supplied by renewable solar energy which is supported by a new state of the art Energy Centre. The lodge hopes that the photovolatic farm will in the future be able to charge electric game drive vehicles.
Food waste is all put through the onsite composter which is then used in the garden or sent to local communities. The lodge also removed all single use plastic from the lodges operations. All water used in the lodge is purified via a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis treatment plant. The water is then re-mineralised, ensuring guests can safely drink the tap water throughout the lodge.
Example trips
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
