Highlights
What We Love
- Passing a balmy evening having dinner on the floating deck
- Trying our luck at catching (and releasing!) a tiger fish
- Ticking off as many of the 450 bird species as possible
When To Visit
Peak Season: July to October
Cooler weather and lower humidity for a comfortable visit
Green Season: November to April
Bird population explodes as migrants arrive
Shoulder Season: April to May
Repairs and refurbishment
Overview
As you fly into Xugana’s private concession and land at its private airstrip, you’ll immediately notice that this is one of the most beautiful lagoons in all of the Okavango. As a permanent water camp, it looks over the delta from its decks and rooms, giving you an immediate sense of calm. Overhead, the old ebony and mangosteen trees provide not only shade but also roosting places for African fish eagles, kingfishers and Pel’s fishing owl.
One of the highlights is a motorboat trip to the Gadikwe Heronry, a year-round birders’ delight of not only herons but many types of storks, too. There are plentiful hippos, crocodiles, sitatunga, lechwe and elephants – and that’s before you head out on a game drive or nature walk!
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Boma
- Outdoor fireplace
- Floating deck
- Pilot / guide tent
- Private vehicle
- Laundry service
Safari Cabin Features
- Deck
- Fan
- Electrical charging points
- Beverage station
- Safe
Activities
- Off-road game drives
- Night drives
- Nature walks
- Motorboating
- Mokoro rides
- Birding
- Catch-and-release fishing