Description
Reachable only by boat during the high water season, this intimate camp with only nine tents offers an exclusive experience steeped in the wonder and magic of this extraordinary ecosystem. Xaranna enjoys 25,000 hectares of pristine wilderness which will be shared by only 18 guests at any one time.
As well as excellent big game viewing there are diverse bird and plant species to enjoy, including the elusive Pel’s fishing owl.
Guided walking, 4x4, mokoro and powerboat adventures are complemented by delicious pan-African cuisine. The carefully positioned guest areas maximise the sweeping views across the channels, with classic delta tree-line silhouettes. The main guest areas offer a spacious games and reading area as well as a shaded veranda for dining.
Each spacious tent enjoys gorgeous views, as well as a romantic sala and private plunge pool.
Accommodation
Nine sleek ensuite safari tents with breathtaking views over the channel. Each tent has a four poster bed of blonde wood squat on bleached floors together with a romantic sala and a private plunge pool.
Childcare
Children are welcome but children aged under 6 years are not permitted on game drives, walks and mokoro activities. Children 16 years and older can participate in guided walks and mokoro activities. Childminders can be booked at an additional cost. Children aged 6 to 11 years are accommodated
on game drives at the lodge manager’s discretion. An extra bed can be arranged for a child sharing its
parents’ suite. No more than 1 triple in camp at any one time.
Facilities
The intimate guest sitting area boasts a spacious reading area, perfect for afternoon relaxation. The innovative dining area features shady verandas overlooking the channels of the Delta. A fullystocked Safari Shop has chic safari gear, African art and jewellery.
Activities
Activities revolve around game viewing with morning, afternoon/early evening game drives in open 4x4
safari vehicles, boating and mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) adventures in the Delta, and guided walks. The camp is in an excellent area for birdwatching. Fishing is permitted between the months of March and December.
Services
Massages can be arranged. Helicopter transfers and flights available at an extra cost.
When to travel
Botswana’s winter is during our British summer, and the weather is hot during the day, but it isn't a stifling heat, and cold at night. The summer months (British winter) can be hot and humid and there is a chance of rain. Botswana has one rainy season which runs between mid-December and runs through to mid-March.
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Location and directions
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Remotely positioned on the edge of the permanent Okavango Delta,
Botswana, in a 25 000 hectare (62 000 acre)
exclusive wildlife concession.
How to get there
Fly into the Xudum airstrip, a mere 20 minute flight from Maun
(90 minute flight from Kasane), followed by a 45-minute game
drive and/or a boat ride into camp (depending on water levels).
