Okavango Delta
Xigera Camp
Xigera Camp is a water and land paradise situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta within the Moremi Game Reserve. Permanent water in the Xigera Lagoon allows a remarkable variety of activities year round and the camp’s remote location assures a level of privacy and tranquillity rarely found.
Nestled in magnificent riverine forest, Xigera consists of ten luxuriously furnished tented rooms each with en-suite facilities and an outdoor shower. All are raised off the ground on wooden decks, offering a superb view of the seasonal floodplain and waterhole. Meals and evening drinks are enjoyed under the thatch of the raised lounge, bar and dining area overlooking a permanently flowing channel – or under the stars in a traditional African boma.
Activities at Xigera focus on water activities such as guided walks (on request, which require a special guide), motor boating and mokoro trips. They also offer game drives. Wildlife sightings may include red lechwe, antelope, lion, hyena, leopard and sitatunga antelope. Xigera is a delight for birdwatchers, with Pel’s fishing owl, African skimmer, slaty egret, wattled crane, lesser jacana and a host of eagles, vultures, raptors and kingfishers to be spotted.
During periods of low water levels, water activities may be possible but not guaranteed and outings will be mainly focused on game drives.
Facilities
Luxury tented rooms, dining room, bar and lounge.
Local Wildlife
The camp focusses mostly on water birds and mammals including otter, the rare sitatunga and red lechwe. Bird highlights include Pel's fishing owl, African and lesser jacanas, slaty egret and African pygmy-goose. When floodwaters are low, you can occasionally see elephant, lion and leopard here.
Optional Activities
Boat safaris, mokoro excursions, fishing and game drives are included on a shared basis.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
Try out the natural swimming pool, a clear water lagoon where you can swim amongst the frogs and lily pads.
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