5 day Okavango Exploration Safari

Days 1 & 2: Xugana Island Lodge, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Upon arrival at Maun or Kasane you will be met by our safari representative who will assist you onto your private air charter flight to Xugana Island Lodge. Enjoy 2 nights at Xugana Island Lodge, situated in the Xugana Lagoon, part of Xugana private concession, which is widely accepted as being the most spectacular permanent water site in the entire Okavango Delta, on a fully inclusive basis.

Xugana Island Lodge comprises of 8 large raised reed and thatch chalets situated on the shaded fringe of the Island, each with a lagoon view through the lagoon-side vegetation. The recently refurbished chalets have twin beds, en-suite facilities, with walk in showers, overhead fans and a private deck.

View these lodges: Xugana Island Lodge and Camp Okavango

Other facilities include an open boma and al fresco dining area facing out over the expanse of pristine water that makes up the permanent Delta. The lounge, bar and dining areas are set back under the fig and leadwood tree canopy in open sided thatched areas. The swimming pool, located amongst the mature gardens located in the center of the island is a perfect place to relax.

Take pleasure in 2 full days of morning and afternoon game activities, which include:

• Exploring the Okavango by canoe (mokoro) and motorboat;
  
• Fishing opportunities; and
  
• Guided nature walks on the various islands afford an opportunity to track some of the larger species that inhabit this water wilderness.

Days 3 & 4: Camp Okavango, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Today you will be transferred to Camp Okavango, an exhilarating journey to the heart of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy 2 nights at Camp Okavango, situated on remote Nxaragha Island, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience, on a fully inclusive basis.

Camp Okavango comprises of 11 East African-style safari tents individually situated on raised teak platforms with en-suite ablution facilities and private sun decks. Each tent is exquisitely furnished with an African teak wardrobe, luggage rack, dressing table, bedside pedestals and traditional director's chairs, his and hers towel robes as well as tea and coffee making facilities are also provided to make guests' stay as comfortable as possible.

Other facilities include a dining room, which leads onto an expansive open-air patio for evenings around a blazing campfire, a cocktail bar, lounge, wildlife reference library, a secluded bird-viewing hide, shaded hammocks, reading benches and a delightful sun-deck and plunge pool for relaxation during the hot midday hours.

Take pleasure in 2 full days of morning and afternoon game activities, which include:

• Exploring the Okavango by canoe (mokoro) and motorboat;
  
• Fly-fishing opportunities; and
  
• Guided nature walks on the various islands afford an opportunity to track some of the larger species that inhabit this water wilderness.

Day 5: Transfer to Camp Okavango - Kasane

Terminating in Maun: After breakfast, you will be transferred to Camp Okavango's airstrip for your charter flight to Maun and for your onward arrangements.

Terminating in Kasane: After breakfast, you will be transferred to Camp Okavango's airstrip for your charter flight to Kasane Airport.

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