Xigera

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Xigera

Xigera (pronounced Keejera) is one of the Okavango and Botswana's best kept secrets. Built in one of the most beautiful corners of the Okavango, Xigera Camp is is situated on "Paradise Island" within the Moremi Game Reserve. Xigera is in an area which has permanent water all year round, which makes it the perfect water and land activity camp. It is one of the only Okavango camps to offer mekoros and boating trips, foot safaris and game drives in total privacy, with the main emphasis being on water activities. Xigera was rated as one of the top destinations of the 'Ultimate Safari' in the March 1999 issue of Conde Nast.

	Camp Description Built within a shady grove, Xigera consists of 8 luxuriously furnished walk-in tented rooms, with en-suite facilities and outdoor shower. Each room is raised off the ground offering superb views of the floodplain to the east of camp and its attractive waterhole. Meals are enjoyed in the dining room overlooking the main river, which along with the pub and lounge area are under thatch. The whole camp is raised off the ground and raised walkways connect the bedrooms to the central living area. There is a plunge pool too. The wooden footbridge, a unique feature to Xigera, connects the Xigera island to the next and is often used by Lion and Leopard moving between the islands, allowing guests great viewing opportunities.

	Game Viewing Xigera has excellent birding. Pel's Fishing Owl, Wattled Crane, African Skimmers, Slaty Egret, Rufousbellied Heron, Swamp Boubou and a host of eagles, vultures and raptors will keep the bird~lover fully occupied. The rare Sitatunga antelope are at their highest density in the Okavango in the Xigera area. Stalking Sitatunga silently by mokoro is an experience never to be forgotten. The wooden foot bridge, which connects this island to the next, is often used by Lion and Leopard to move between islands. Many a guest has enjoyed Lion viewing from the dining room. When water levels permit, game drives are an attraction. Some years we can drive throughout the year. If there has been a very high flood, we can only usually drive from late September to April.

	Activities Xigera has something for everyone, in an area where there are no other Moremi camps. Great scenery and activities in a totally private setting make Xigera a wonderful area. The quiet waterways offer perfect mokoro opportunities ~ some lucky guests have even seen Leopard from their mekoros. Game drives give guests a different perspective of the area. Boating takes one further afield, and the walks offer the opportunity to get close to wild Africa. Night drives are also available. To get the best wildlife experience, we suggest you mix your activities.
Rate: From US$ 1405.00 for a single guest for 3 nights, all inclusive. (Subject to availability at time of booking) What is included All air transfers between camps within Botswana: Maun to Maun; all accommodation on a shared basis; all meals; twice daily game activities at safari lodges and camps; all excursions and transfers by vehicle, mokoro and boat as shown; services of the lodge guides and staff; park fees; Botswana accommodation taxes . All drinks except premium wines, champagnes, spirits and liqueurs. What is not included All scheduled flights and their departure taxes; all items of a personal nature; cancellation, baggage, emergency evacuation or medical insurance; visa and their respective fees; all other drinks; any new Botswana, Government taxes; gratuities to staff; any meals, activities and excursions which are not specified.