Xaro Lodge

Absolute privacy, luxury and total peace and quiet – come to Xaro Lodge if this is your idea of paradise. Xaro Lodge is a sister lodge of Drotsky’s Cabins and Lawdons Lodge in Shakawe, Botswana, in the western pan-handle of the Okavango Delta. Access to this luxury private lodge is only by a pre-arranged boat transfer from Drotsky’s Cabins.

Xaro Lodge is a must-visit if you are a birding enthusiast. Species that are spotted regularly include the Pel’s Fishing owl, skimmers, carmines, egrets, herons, kingfisher, and boubous. Besides the prolific number of bird species in the Shakawe region of Botswana, Xaro Lodge ensures that you won’t have to share your viewing space with throngs of other tourists.

The river also boasts 17 species of fish, most notable the tigerfish and bream. Xaro Lodge offers boating cruises that guarantee sightings of hippo, crocs and sitatunga.

Accommodation comprises eight Meru-type tents, each pitched on a leadwood deck beneath huge shady trees and overlooking the Okavango River. Each en-suite tent features a glass door and sleeps two guests. Meals are served in the dining room, and after-dinner cigars and brandy around the camp fire or in the bar are bound to spark memorable conversations, while on hot days the swimming pool offers welcome respite.