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About the lodge
An overview of Xigera Safari Lodge.
Situated in the western Moremi Game Reserve, is Xigera Safari Lodge nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. This untouched marshland is overflowing with diverse wildlife.
Highlights
- Helicopter Safaris
- Authentic and luxurious accommodation
- Unique culinary safari
- Incredible wildlife sightings
You Should Know
Children aged 6 and over are welcome at Xigera Safari Lodge, and the full adult rate is charged. Children aged between 6 and 16 years 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 under the age of 12 may not participate in walking or mekoro excursions. Guests traveling with children aged between 6 and 12 will be required to book a Private Vehicle for the duration of their stay.
The Details
The 11 Standard Suites boast a separate lounge, bedroom, dressing area, full bathroom, and outdoor shower. They are equipped with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning, and each has a private deck with a gazebo providing uninterrupted views of the floodplain.
The Xigera Family Suite comprises two complete bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom, dressing area, and outdoor shower, along with all the amenities found in a standard suite. These are connected by an interleading lounge area that opens up onto a deck with an outdoor gazebo.
The Baobab Treehouse Sleep-Out Experience
Situated 1 kilometer from the lodge, the remarkable steel structure, fashioned in the iconic silhouette of a baobab tree, rises nearly 10 meters above the floodplains. On the second level, the bedroom boasts canvas walls that can be fully opened or securely closed for privacy and weather protection. Venture to the summit of the "baobab" to find an open-air deck, perfect for leisurely lounging, reading, and observing wildlife or spending the night in the open air.
Price Includes
- All meals
- Park fees, accommodation taxes, applicable tourism levies, and all relevant Value Added Tax
- All non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (except wines, spirits, and champagnes on the Premium List)
- Daily laundry service (weather and water supply permitting)
- All activities, including game drives
- Seasonal boating and seasonal catch-and-release fishing mekoro excursions
- Walking, use of the gym, pool, and library
- In-suite Wi-Fi
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 5 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Xigera Safari Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All Inclusive — All meals, select beverages, game drives, seasonal boating and seasonal mekoro excursions
$4,500
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
All Inclusive — All meals, select beverages, game drives, seasonal boating and seasonal mekoro excursions
$2,750
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
All Inclusive — All meals, select beverages, game drives, seasonal boating and seasonal mekoro excursions
$4,500
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Available right now.
Bush & beach
Safari and Sea - Book 4 nights at Xigera Safari Lodge and receive 2 nights complimentary at The Twelve Apostles Hotel or The Oyster Box - Validity: 06 January 2024 to 13 December 2024
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Red Carnation Hotel Collection's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Inclusions
Complimentary stay in the Baobab Tree once during stay (subject to booking a full paying suite)
Honeymooning guests booking at Xigera Safari Lodge receive a complimentary stay in the Baobab Tree once during their stay. This offer is subject to the guest booking a full paying suite, and all bookings must be facilitated by Red Carnation Africa. The offer is valid from 6 January 2026 to 5 January 2027, with block-out dates of 1 June to 30 September 2026 and 20 December 2026 to 5 January 2027.
- Valid
- 6 January 2026 – 5 January 2027
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Xigera Safari Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- 6+
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- 12+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children aged 6 and over are welcome and charged the full adult rate. Children aged 6–16 must share a suite with one adult.
Notable exceptions
- Children aged 6–12 require a mandatory Private Vehicle for the duration of their stay (USD 500/night low season; USD 850/night peak season, non-commissionable). When booking the Xigera Family Suite, a 4-seater private vehicle is confirmed at the time of booking. The Family Suite comprises two full bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms joined by an interleading lounge; occupancy is 2 adults + 2 adults, or 2 adults + 1–2 children. Minimum of 4 guests charged in peak periods and 3 guests in off-peak. Standard suites accommodate only 2 adults sharing OR 1 adult + 1 child. Children under 12 may not participate in walking or mekoro excursions for safety reasons; children on boating or mekoro excursions must wear life vests at all times.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Xigera Safari Lodge.
Star bed
The Baobab Treehouse Sleepout
Xigera Safari Lodge offers The Baobab Treehouse Sleepout, a dedicated overnight sleep-out experience for up to four adults. A surcharge applies per stay (based on two guests sharing), and the experience is booked and settled directly in camp, subject to availability and weather permitting.
Surcharge: non-commissionable (based on two guests sharing). Maximum 4 adults sharing per overnight. Booked and settled directly in camp. Subject to availability and weather permitting.
- Cost
- non-commissionable (based on two guests sharing)
- Availability
- Subject to availability and weather permitting; booked and settled directly in camp
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Xigera Safari Lodge. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Mokoro
Mekoro Excursions
Xigera Safari Lodge includes seasonal mekoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursions as part of its all-inclusive rates. Guests glide through the waterways of the Okavango Delta in traditional dugout canoes. Children under 12 may not participate, and children partaking must wear life vests at all times.
Seasonal activity (included in rates). Children under 12 may not participate. Children aged 6–16 must wear life vests at all times. Catch-and-release fishing also referenced alongside mekoro excursions.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- Seasonal; subject to availability
Boat cruise
Seasonal Boating
Xigera Safari Lodge offers seasonal motorised boating as an included activity. Guests explore the channels and floodplains of the Okavango Delta by boat. Children partaking in boating must wear life vests at all times.
Seasonal activity (included in rates). Children must wear life vests at all times when boating.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- Seasonal; subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Xigera Safari Lodge.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Xigera Safari Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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