Safari Information
SUGGESTED ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Xigera Safari Lodge: Okavango Delta, Botswana 3 FI Luxury Suite
Duba Plains Camp: Okavango Delta, Botswana 3 FI Luxury Suite
DAYS 1-4: XIGERA SAFARI LODGE, MOREMI GAME RESERVE
MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful
reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and the varied
terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. This diverse ecosystem supports an
incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the
rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The
birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.
A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offers visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of
paradise.
3 nights Xigera Safari Lodge on a Fully Inclusive Basis
Xigera Safari Lodge is located in the Moremi Game Reserve with private access to a 6 000-hectare
(15 000-acre) wetland paradise in the heart of the Delta. Situated on one of the Okavango’s key
waterways, Xigera Safari Lodge is surrounded by picturesque papyrus swamps and wooded islands and
is renowned for its very high density of sitatunga antelope. The area is known for remarkable mammal
sightings including red lechwe, spotted-necked otter, elephant, buffalo, reedbuck and tsessebe
Predators include lion, spotted hyaena and leopard. Guests are sometimes treated to close-up views
of lion or leopard using the footbridge connecting Xigera to the next island! This concession lies in an
International Birding Area (IBA) with many ‘Okavango specials’ being present, including Pel’s FishingOwl, African Skimmer, Brown Firefinch, Greater Swamp Warbler, Wattled Crane, African Pygmy Goose
and Lesser Jacana.
DAYS 4-7: DUBA PLAINS CAMP, THE OKAVANGO DELTA
DUBA PLAINS PRIVATE RESERVE
Idyllically set in the Okavango Delta, the Duba Plains Private Reserve is one of the best places to start
your African adventure. The landscape is characterised by vast expansive savannah plains dotted
with fig, ebony, and garcinia trees and traversed by a network of pristine waterways. Visitors can look
forward to leisurely boating excursions down the tranquil rivers of the Delta, thrilling game drives and
mystical night drives in the African bush to spot a wealth of nocturnal wildlife. Commonly spotted
species include hippo, blue wildebeest, hyena, giraffe, elephant, lechwe, buffalo, tsessebe, and warthog.
Visitors can also look forward to viewing over 200 species of bird, horse riding safaris through the
untouched grasslands, and enjoy a glass of wine under the Africa night sky after a wonderful day of
animal sightings in the wild.
3 nights at Duba Plains Camp in a luxury suite on a Fully Inclusive Basis.
Duba Plains Camp is a wildlife connoisseur’s getaway to the Okavango Delta. Built on a wooded island,
connected to the prolific wildlife area by an elaborate set of bridges, the camp is the base of many
famous wildlife documentaries by National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert.
The intimate camp consists of five traditional-style suites and the 2-bedroom Duba Plains Suite.
All sit on raised decking, each with views of the surrounding floodplain and the steady stream of
wildlifeparading past. Each suite has a lounge area, a private veranda, beautifully appointed en-suite
facilities consisting of flush loo, double basins and indoor and outdoor showers and luxurious baths.
Guests will be able to enjoy their own private plunge pool and outdoor under cover sala/day rest area.
The main area consists of a large raised dining room, and a comfortable lounge with private dining
areas, wine cellar, library, and chef’s kitchen with ample space for guests to either find a privacy or
come together. The camp’s centre-point is the gathering place of all bush experiences, the fire place
on an extended deck into the swamp. Duba Plain’s Toyota Land Cruisers are uniquely designed to
traverse the floodplains. Duba Plains offers Botswana’s best land safari as well as an Okavango Delta
experience, from wildlife viewing and birding or fishing from the boat, to walking and exciting drives
with knowledgeable guides and friendly hosts.
EXTENDING YOUR STAY WITH US
BOTSWANA
Duba Plains Camp | Duba Plains Suite | Duba Explorers Camp | Zarafa Camp | Zarafa Dhow Suite |
Selinda Camp | Selinda Suite | Selinda Explorers Camp | Selinda Pioneers Camp | Xigera Safari Lodge
KENYA
ol Donyo Lodge | Mara Plains Camp | Mara Plains Jahazi Suite | Mara Expedition Camp |
Mara Nyika Camp | Mara Toto Camp
ZIMBABWE
Tembo Plains Camp | Tembo Plains Suite | Mpala Jena Camp
We look forward to confirming the rates for this travel experience for you based on your personal travel
requirements. These may include your party size, special and unique travel requirements, dates of
travel, or any ruling special offers and the like that we can apply for you.
Please feel free to reach out to our Safari Designers and our team can discuss how your travels can be
expertly curated, specifically for you.