Hotels · Masarwa, Paradise Island, Botswana

Xigera Safari Lodge

Masarwa

MASARWA, PARADISE ISLAND, BOTSWANA

Our take

Ditch the militant dawn-patrol itineraries of traditional camps; Xigera is a solar-powered masterpiece of contemporary African art suspended in the canopy of Paradise Island, where the only schedule is your own shifting mood. It is less a luxury lodge than a deeply soulful, unscripted love letter to Botswana—built to reverently yield to the Okavango Delta rather than merely occupy it.

Overview

The story of Xigera (pronounced “Kee-jera”) is one of renewal, reverence, and return. Born from legacy and shaped by vision, this is not just a safari lodge, it is a handcrafted love letter to the Okavango Delta: to its wildlife, its people, and its future. Here, nothing is scripted. Everything is felt. From the moment you arrive, the Delta reveals itself; quietly, powerfully, unmistakably. Created to reimagine the safari experience, every detail breathes with nature: the service, the design, the freedom to follow desire and instinct over itinerary. This is not just a safari. It’s Your Safari, Your Story.

Set deep in the Moremi Game Reserve where the Okavango Delta breathes with life, Xigera offers a rare kind of safari, one rooted in soul, luxury, story, and stillness. All but hidden amid a canopy of magnificent indigenous trees, the lodge offers 12 spacious suites; each individually designed. Built with sustainability in mind – Xigera is solar-powered – the lodge is equally a unique celebration of African art, culture and creativity. From architecture to service, every detail has been considered, created to honour rather than occupy.

Sustainability Initiatives +

Xigera’s influence extends beyond its borders, ensuring that tourism serves as a catalyst for community upliftment.

Key initiatives include:

  • Habu Village Partnership: Investing $80,000 over four years to support sustainable farming, education, and development.
  • Education & Scholarships: Sponsoring a University of Botswana student in Natural Resource Management and supporting local schools.
  • Polokong Centre for the Elderly: Providing essential financial aid, volunteer support, and much-needed donations.
  • Women & Children Empowerment: Championing initiatives such as Bana Ba Letsatsi, Women Against Rape, and Mummy’s Angels.
  • Family Wellness: Raising over P350,000 for local wellness programmes in partnership with leading tourism entities.

  • Xigera’s unwavering commitment has further raised over $50,000 for community projects and conservation efforts, reinforcing its role as a responsible tourism leader.

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