Accomodation
Built from wood and designed to be split-level, the contemporary comfort of these opulent suites rises as high as the treetops. Each has a bedroom and lounge area as well as a lower deck with a private plunge pool that overlooks the Delta. The interior design features recycled everyday objects with chunky timber, and tones of chocolate and ebony. The prime feature is a rooftop lookout that is perfect for whiling away the afternoon watching animals or enjoying a private dinner under the stars.With 30 metres separating each suite, you are guaranteed privacy to enjoy the outdoor shower and large bath tub that offers a picture-perfect view through the floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. All rooms also have electric fans and air conditioning.
Rooms
Built from wood and designed to be split-level, the contemporary comfort of these opulent suites rises as high as the treetops. Each has a bedroom and lounge area as well as a lower deck with a private plunge pool that overlooks the Delta. The interior design features recycled everyday objects with chunky timber, and tones of chocolate and ebony. The prime feature is a rooftop lookout that is perfect for whiling away the afternoon watching animals or enjoying a private dinner under the stars.With 30 metres separating each suite, you are guaranteed privacy to enjoy the outdoor shower and large bath tub that offers a picture-perfect view through the floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. All rooms also have electric fans and air conditioning.
Amenity
- Hair Dryer
- Airconditioning
- Ceiling Fan
- Outdoor Shower
- Safe
- Outside area
- En-suite bath and shower
- Private plunge pools
- Twin bed available
Dining
With panoramic views enjoyed from the lodge’s various lamp-lit dining areas, mealtimes are always an occasion. For breakfast, continental options include fruit, cheese and pastries are followed by how-you-like-them eggs and other English-style options.
Bush breakfasts in the Delta wilderness are also arranged.With an only-the-best approach to food, lunch and dinner dishes combine African-style cuisine with European accents. This delicious amalgamation of tastes can be enjoyed inside, alfresco, communally or in the privacy of your own suite.
The open and interactive kitchen encourages guests to engage with the chefs and become involved in the cooking process.
Recreation
The lodge’s central lounge and dining areas are spaced over multi-layered decks and allow guests to gaze out over the busy lagoon while sitting comfortably on chic, modern furniture. The outdoor dining area offers sweeping views of the plains and is an incredibly romantic space in which to savour the chef’s top-notch creations. Plump sofas, traditional basketware and tasteful objet help to accentuate the ambiance of sophisticated calm and serenity.Activities are centred on the surrounding waterways of the Delta and include mekoro trips, motorised boat excursions, catch-and-release fishing as well as traditional 4x4 game drives and guided walking safaris on the plains.
Children of all ages are welcome at Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge but some activities are restricted to those older than 12 or 16 years. The lodge runs a children’s programme with specially tailored activities relating to the natural environment and also offers a babysitting service.
In-suite massages and beauty treatments can be organised with the in-house spa therapist. The lodge also offers a laundry service, Wi-Fi, a safari shop, ‘gym in a bag’ and a butler service.GENERAL FACILITIES
Game viewing in the Okavango Delta is remote and secluded, with very few vehicles sharing the private concession. Sensitive off-road driving practices allow our guests to get up close to the area’s exceptional wildlife. Afternoon drives continue after night, allowing for an opportunity to see the many animals that are more active at night, including leopard and serval. Lion frequently hunt at night and there is always a chance of coming upon them feeding on a kill. &Beyond’s professionally trained guides will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular species or spending more time enjoying each sighting, getting to know the habits of the animals. They will also tell you about the vegetation of the region and will explain the behaviour of the animals that you come across. In some cases, the guides will be able to identify individual animals and let you know about their history and habits.
Thrill to an aerial view of the Okavango Delta as you soar above a vast maze of both permanent and fleeting waterways and floodplains that occupy an otherwise sandy corner of Botswana in a helicopter. Fly over rivers and pools dotted with lily pads, as well as a variety of wild animals that inhabit this unique habitat.
The Okavango Delta is well known for its Mokoro rides. These are boating trips through the maze like channels and shallow lagoons of the Delta. As mokoros are not motorized, they allow you to glide silently through the channels. You will see many animals that feed on the grass and reeds on the palm islands such as lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, hippo and crocodile.
Game viewing is also offered in motorized boats. These trips allow you to cover more ground and to see more of the landscape. Boating is offered seasonally depending on the water levels in the Okavango Delta.
Immerse yourself in the unique landscape of the Okavango Delta on a half or full day horseback safari that explores this magnificent habitat, providing you with the opportunity to venture up close to the Delta’s spectacular wildlife and bird species. Set off on this extraordinary adventure, which allows for exceptional game viewing opportunities and an exhilarating experience as your expert ranger guides you through untamed Africa. All horses and tack are of the highest quality and safari guides are armed to ensure your safety at all times, with stringent safety precautions taken when dangerous game is encountered.
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