A luxurious island camp within an enormous 90,500-hectare private concession in the Okavango Delta
Open-sided lounge and dining areas, safari boutique, jetty, and fire-pit
Nine luxury tented suites with en-suite facilities, four-poster beds, private decks, and plunge pools
Motorboats, mokoro rides, game drives, bush walks, helicopter flights, and the WILDchild programme
Activities from Xaranna are mainly water based, seasonal and dependent on water levels. Please contact the Yellow Zebra team for more information.
Motorised boat excursions allow you to cover plenty of ground while observing the prolific wildlife congregating in and around the water—a fun, exciting way to encounter wildlife on the channels.
Glide silently through the waterways and shallow lagoons of the Okavango Delta in a non-motorised mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe). This is a great opportunity to observe many animals that feed on the grass and reeds of the palm islands, such as crocodile, elephant, hippo, lechwe, and sitatunga.
Venture to the surrounding islands alongside an armed guard or take a game drive in one of the lodge’s 4WD safari vehicles. You have a significant chance of seeing a variety of animals, including leopard, wildebeest, zebra, many antelope species, baboon, and warthog. Visit at the time of their migration, and you could spot big-game animals such as lion, elephant, giraffe, and buffalo.
A fascinating learning experience, as you tune into how your guide interprets the signs and sounds of the bush. Bush walks are amazing for zooming in on plants and their medicinal uses, tiny insects, and a spectacular array of birds.
Take a thrilling helicopter ride to appreciate the Okavango Delta’s maze of waterways and floodplains from an aerial viewpoint and venture into lesser-explored corners with a knowledgeable pilot guide.
Spend an incredibly relaxing few hours on the water trying your hand at catching tiger fish or tilapia. Please note that this activity is seasonal and not permitted in January and February for breeding purposes.
This exciting programme offers plenty of things for kids to do. Tracking, arts and crafts, even making bows and arrows… if you come here as a family, you can be sure the little ones will be happily occupied!
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
&Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is positioned on its own island in the heart of the game-rich Okavango Delta, within an exclusive private wildlife concession. Access is by light aircraft flight (approximately 25 minutes from Maun) followed by a combined 4WD and boat transfer lasting 1 hour, give or take.
Xaranna’s open-sided communal building is approached via a floating jetty and occupies two levels with wooden flooring and canvas roofs.
On the lower level, the dining room has individual tables, an adjoining kitchen, and beautiful views of the water. A few steps from here is a sandy open-air fire-pit with camp chairs, where guests can enjoy a traditional al fresco dinner beneath the stars at the lagoon’s edge. Up a flight of steps, and also accessed via steps up from the jetty, is the camp’s lounge area and an outdoor seating space. There is a souvenir shop to the rear and many secluded spots for reading or just relaxing and enjoying the mesmerising views. Guests can also indulge in relaxing in-suite wellness treatments.
&Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp accommodates a maximum of eighteen guests in nine air-conditioned tented suites spaced well apart along sandy walkways.
Roomy and luxurious, with all the comforts you’d expect from a high-end camp, suites feature four-poster beds with mosquito nets, writing desks, and sink-in corner sofas. The air-con units can also be used as heaters during the colder months, and sliding doors onto the verandas provide welcome airflow during the heat of the day. Digital safes and useful items such as insect repellent, an umbrella, and a hairdryer are provided. While there is no tea-and-coffee station, you can order these beverages and other drinks using the lodge’s intercom system. Gym-in-a-bag is available for fitness enthusiasts, and it includes a yoga mat, dumbbells, a skipping rope, a Pilates ring, and a resistance band. The attractive en-suite bathrooms take in the stunning surrounding views and have freestanding bathtubs, indoor and outdoor showers, and separate toilets. Outside, you’ll find a deck with a sala and a private plunge pool with extensive panoramic views across the Delta. Wi-Fi is available in the suites only, there are international 220-volt plug points, and each tented suite comes with a complimentary pair of Swarovski Optik CL Companion 8×30 binoculars for use throughout your stay and a take-home guide’s journal with wildlife illustrations and maps. Please note that &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is not wheelchair accessible, and while children are welcome, only one tent can be configured as a triple.
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