Xaro Lodge [rom their website]
Luxurious and tranquil, Xaro Lodge is situated on the banks of the Okavango River, where Africa is still wild. Here you awake to the call of fish eagles, share your meals with robin chats and babblers, and watch skimmers shear the smooth surface of the river while you enjoy some of the most magnificent sunsets Africa has on offer.
While its remote location makes for total peace and quiet, every element of guest comfort is seen to in meru-styled luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms. Lounge in bed while absorbing the view through the glass sliding door, enjoy your early morning coffee on your own private patio, or stroll along the riverbank to the open air dining area, where all meals are served. Grab a book from the library and relax in the lounge overlooking the river, while local fishermen drift by silently in a mokoro, hoping for their daily catch.
A scenic boat cruise on the Okavango is an experience not to be missed, and while absorbing the splendour of water lilies and papyrus beds growing in the crystal clear water of the Delta, one may get a glimpse of the ever shy sitatunga. Keen birders will be excited by the possibility of spotting Pel’s Fishing Owl or White backed night Heron. Fisherman can cast their lines in the hope of hooking bream, barbel or the ever ferocious tiger fish. Back at the lodge guests can cool down in the swimming pool and relax around the campfire while reminiscing about the day’s events.
Location
Xaro Lodge is situated in the North-Western panhandle of the Okavango Delta, and can only be reached by boat. Guests travel by road or air to Drotsky’s Cabins, 9km north of Xaro Lodge, and from there enjoy a 30 minute boat ride to the lodge.
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| View from the Lodge |
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| Southern Carmine Bee-eater |
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| White browed Robin chat |
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| Epaulette Bat |
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| Crested Barbet |
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| BIRD OF THE DAY! African Barred Owlet |
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| Birding on the island behind the Lodge |
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| Starling |
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| Skimmer Beach |
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| White fronted Bee-eater |
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| Grey Go-away Bird |
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| Giant Kingfisher |
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| Long toed Lapwing |
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| Copper backed Coucal |
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| White fronted Bee-eater |
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| Bank of nests of Carine Bee-eater |
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| Carmine Bee-eaters |
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| Yellow billed Kite |
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| Yellow billed Kite beach |
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| Elephants from our boat |
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| warning sign? |
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| White backed Night Heron |
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| Sitatunga |
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| Sitatunga |
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Collared Pratincole
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