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Xigera Camp Enjoy a true Delta experience while you sit back in a mokoro (dug-out canoe) and silently glide through the tranquil Okavango waterways or watch the sunset and birds gliding home to roost from a motorboat on the Xigera Lagoon. When water levels permit, game drives (usually September to April) allow the opportunity to observe wildlife and the unique delta scenery from the comfort of a land-rover. Nestled in a magnificent riverine forest, Xigera comprises of 10 luxuriously furnished tented rooms with en-suite facilities and outdoor shower. Each room is raised off the ground on a wooden deck offering superb views of the seasonal floodplain and waterhole. Meals and drinks are enjoyed under the thatch of the raised lounge, pub and dining area overlooking a permanently flowing channel. A traditional boma offers alternative dining under the African stars. Wooden walkways wind through the forest connecting the rooms to the main area. There is a plunge pool for cooling off and relaxation. The wooden footbridge, a unique feature to Xigera, connects Xigera island to the next and is often used by Lion and Leopard moving between the islands allowing guests great viewing opportunities. Birding in the area is excellent, with Pels Fishing Owl, Slaty Egret, Wattled Crane, African Skimmers and a host of eagles, vultures, raptors and kingfishers to be found. The area has the highest density of the rare Sitatunga antelope found anywhere in the Okavango Delta. Location
Pricing / Child Policy Summer season: 01 December 2007 to 15 June 2008 and High season: 16 June 2008 to 30 November 2008 AccommodationNumber of tents:Ten tents in total consisting of:
This camp can accommodate 20 guests plus tour leader. |
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Game Viewing: Lion and Leopard are often seen from the camp crossing the bridge. Lechwe, Sitatunga, Buffalo, Hippo are seen often from mokoro and on walks. Plains game is good and Bushbucks are a feature. There is an abundance of birds – a special being Pels Fishing Owl. Activities: Type: Winter - 20% Game drives, 80% Water activities (whilst the emphasis at Xigera is on water activities, game drives are offered all year round). Game Drives:
Suggested Daily Activity Schedule Summer / Winter 05h30/06h30 - Wake up call. Light continental breakfast consisting of cereals, tea/coffee/juices and pastries to be served in the dining area. 06h30/07h30 - Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 10h00 10h30/11h00 - Brunch will be served, this will consist of a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes. From now until afternoon tea, guests will be at leisure. 15h30/15h00 - Afternoon tea will be served – this will consist of a selection of sweet and savoury snacks. 16h00/15h30 - Depart on afternoon game viewing activity – drinks and snacks will be served for sundowners during the course of the activity. Sunset - Return to camp (depending on park rules) 19h30/19h00 - Pre-dinner drinks and snacks will be served at the pub. 20h00/19h30 - Three-course dinner – generally speaking the starter and desert is served, whilst the main course is buffet style. 21h30/21h00 - Coffee and liqueurs will be served at the camp fire. Electricity & Water
Drinks PolicyAll drinks are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne. Laundry PolicyLaundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff. Extras PaymentCurios, premium wines & champagne and tips/gratuities can be billed to the tent number and settled on check out. Payment can be made by cash (US$, British Sterling), travellers’ cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard. Flying TimesTo/from Maun: 30 minutes Airstrip DetailsXigera airstrip located 10 minutes’ drive from camp Gratuity ScheduleThe following is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards:
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