Romance Over Botswana

Enjoy a short game drive to Savuti Airstrip in time for your scheduled charter flight to Xakanaxa Airstrip. Spend the next 2 days exploring at Camp Xakanaxa in a beautiful ensuite tent. The camp is known for its spectacular game viewing.

Relax by the plunge pool and sun deck overlooking the Delta, spend your lazy days in the sun admiring the views of Khwai River and Xakanaxa Lagoon. Enjoy a motorised boat safari conducted in a powerboat, an amazing opportunity to experience game viewing from a different perspective. This adventure ensures prolific sightings of elephants, buffalos, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, kudus, lechwes, lions, leopards amongst many others. An experience not to miss out on.

Highlights

Motorised Boat Safaris

Journey through some of the deeper channels of the Okavango Delta on this unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience to truly immerse yourself in the middle of this magical wetland. Glide along the waters in a hard bottom aluminium boat as the professionally licensed guide will take you on a mesmerising journey. Keep your eyes on the banks of the channels for colourful reed frogs, wading birds, and elephants cooling off.

Game Drives

Take part in the quintessential safari experience and travel through the expanses of the Moremi Game Reserve in an open 4×4 safari vehicle where you will encounter some of Africa’s most revered and majestic creatures. Morning and afternoon game drives provide the opportunity to photograph meandering elephant herds, lion prides, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, buffalo, and numerous other staples of safari wildlife.

Bird Watching

With over 450 species of indigenous bird species calling the skies above – and the trees of – the Okavango Delta home birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike will marvel at the excellent bird watching conditions. November to March is the optimum time for birders as these are the migration months and many birds breed at this time of year.

After breakfast, you will embark on a short game drive to Xakanaxa Airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Xugana Airstrip. Upon arrival at Xugana Airstrip you will enjoy a short boat transfer to your accommodation situated on a remote island.

Relax in the boma while savouring a mouth watering meal in the outdoor dining area as you admire the view of the lagoon. Discover the beautiful surroundings of the island on a nature walk. Explore the expansive wetland by embarking on motorised boat safari or mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) as you glide through the channel, spotting brightly coloured birds, secretive antelopes and leaping frogs amongst other animals. Game drives are one of the best ways to explore Okavango Delta as it allows you to view wildlife such as lions, elephants, sitatungas, leopards and other animals roaming around the Delta right before your eyes.

Highlights

Water Excursions

Motorised boat safaris are available from the lodge, allowing you to explore some deeper channels and lagoons of the delta, whilst keeping an eye out for hippos or Nile crocodiles. For a more laid back water excursion, traditional mokoro trips are available where you can glide through the meandering waterways looking out for colourful dragonflies or small reed frogs. Fishing for bream is available seasonally, with fishing equipment available at the lodge.

Game Drives

Head out on a game drive through the wilderness of the delta, exploring the islands and looking out for sightings of leopards, giraffes, lions, wild dogs, and herds of zebras undisturbed and in their natural environment. Night time game drives are available for those who want to experience the delta once the sun has set, and watch as the nocturnal species come out to play.

Guided Bush Walks

Immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings on a guided walk. Follow your trained guide who will be able to educate you about the micro-ecosystems of the delta and point out tracks and insect life the untrained eye may pass by. View wildlife from a safe distance or look to the tree tops for some amazing bird-watching opportunities.

You will enjoy a short boat transfer to Xugana Airstrip for your scheduled charter flight Maun International Airport on time for your onward arrangement.