Xigera Safari Lodge
XIGERA SAFARI LODGE IS THE BOTSWANA SAFARI EXPERIENCE REIMAGINED BY THE TOLLMAN FAMILY. THEIR DREAM COME TRUE ALLOWS THEM TO BECOME CUSTODIANS OF XIGERA AS WELL AS THE SURROUNDING LAND AND WILDLIFE WHILE EMPOWERING AND UPLIFTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Deeply rooted in its Okavango Delta surroundings, Xigera epitomizes the heart and soul of Africa. Just 12 spacious suites make for an intimate guest experience amidst the seasonal floodplains, riverine forests, and tawny grasslands. Despite its age-old setting, the solar-powered Xigera is a modern ode to luxe living and sustainability. African art, culture, and creativity are celebrated through the lodge, which includes an extensive spa program, a pool overlooking the Okavango Delta, a waterside lounge, a delightful boma for stargazing and storytelling, and an open-kitchen dining room with a world-class wine list. By day, set off into the ancient landscape, either by four-wheel-drive safari vehicle or by air – a helicopter game flight takes off right from the lodge. Keep an eye out for the elephants found in the area year-round, as well as leopards, lions, and wild dogs. Incredibly knowledgeable, specialist guides are at guests’ sides, sharing with them the magic of the bush. Guests come away with the same passion for Botswana and its conservation that led the Tollman family to envision this remarkable new safari lodge.
- Closest Airport
- Arrive by chartered plane from Maun (25-minute flight) and a short vehicle/boat transfer to the lodge
- Number of Rooms
- 12 luxurious air-conditioned suites, including a Family Suite, or sleep out under the stars atop the remarkable 10-meter Baobab Treehouse
- The Restaurants
- Xigera Restaurant Dining Under The Stars Outdoor Boma with Firepit Xigera Wine Cellar & Bar
- Amenities and Facilities
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- Air Conditioning
- All-Inclusive
- Bar
- Children aged 12 and over are welcome at Xigera Safari Lodge. Children aged between 12 and 16 must share a suite with one adult. Children partaking in boating or mekoro excursions must wear life vests at all times. For safety reasons, children aged under 13 years may not participate in walking or mekoro activities.
- Family Friendly
- Game Drives
- Laundry
- Mindfulness & Meditation Classes
- Relaxation Deck
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Spa
- Star Gazing
- Swimming Pool - Outdoor
- WIFI
- Wellness Program
- Wild Picnics
- Yoga Centre
- Rebecca Recommends Amenities
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A personalized welcome from senior management and a tour of the property with the Hotel Manager.
- Rebecca Recommends Secrets
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Xigera is proud to support a hydroponic farming partnership with The Bellfrog Inn, helping local farmers produce high-quality sustainable produce. The Bellfrog Inn runs a Maun-based hydroponic farm on the banks of the Boro River. Hydroponics is an incredibly sustainable way of farming, as the vertical farming system results in less land and water usage and there is no need for soil treatment and fertilizers.
Fully inclusive rates allow you to discover all that Xigera has to offer, from wildlife drives and mekoro excursions to extraordinary dining experiences. The dedicated Red Carnation Africa team will work with you to design a journey that’s fully tailored to your clients.
- Combination Stay/Why Visit
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Discover all four of the beautiful Red Carnation Hotel Collection Africa hotels, from The Oyster Box in Umhlanga, The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Cape Town, and Bushmans Kloof Wellness Reserve and Wilderness Retreat in the spectacular Cederberg Mountains. Stays can include exceptional experiences such as sunrise hot-air balloon rides, stargazing, helicopter transfers, and exceptional private dining.
- Why Us?
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Xigera’s location in the western edge of the Moremi Game Reserve overlooks the floodplains of the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Xigera has the gift of offering remarkable experiences both on land and on the water.
Unique in interior design and curated art, Xigera was meticulously designed by Toni Tollman, in collaboration with the award-winning Southern Guild gallery. Over 90% of the furniture and art pieces have been hand-produced in Africa by over 80 studios, designers, and artists – the largest collection of African designs anywhere in the world and intrinsically sustainable.
Xigera is fully air-conditioned, solar-powered, and single-use plastic-free and we encourage our guests to join us on our conservation journey to safeguard this precious landscape for generations to come.
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Xigera Safari Lodge, Moremi Game Reserve, NG28, Botswana
