Like Mombo Camp, Xigera (pronounced 'keejera') is within a private area of Moremi Game Reserve, in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta. Water is everywhere here and the luxuriance of the vegetation makes this seem one of the Delta's most tropical corners.
There is game around, including red lechwe and sitatunga, but we view Xigera as an area where it's best to concentrate on the more watery aspects of the Delta, especially the spectacular birdlife, including endless herons, egrets, cranes and smaller water-birds.
The camp's ten tented chalets are spread around the edge of an island, and linked by raised walkways. Each has been designed with space and character: it has a truly romantic feel, yet without being over-the-top. Each has luxuries like an electric fan, en-suite bathroom and a second moonlit shower outside. Activities concentrate on motorboat and mokoro excursions, though game drives are possible all year.
Xigera review
An excellent wet camp. we saw many animals on the boat safari trips, which were very beautiful and atmospheric. The staff made us very welcome and organised a special honeymoon brunch.
We would wil...
Wild water at Xigera
Flying into Xigera was amazing - at first it was hard to spot where we'd land - it was so watery. It really was a stunning arrival - the delta viewed from a light aircraft is quite special.
We...
Xigera review
Overall, a fantastic experience.
Our guide, Teko, was really excellent. He went to a lot of trouble to find us a Pels fishing owl, which we were very keen to see. He also took us out on a makoro ...
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Xigera homepage This is Xigera's homepage on the website of Wilderness Safaris - who run the camp. It's a little slow to load - but very good and worth the wait.
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