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Xaranna Tented Camp


5 STAR LODGE IN BOTSWANA
XARANNA TENTED CAMP, BOTSWANA

Xaranna Tented Camp offers luxurious, intimate accommodation for a maximum of 18 guests at any one time. From these opulent tents, guests overlook the Okavango Delta, the Channel and all the wildlife that have found residence in this area. Situated in 25 000 hectares of breathtaking wilderness, Xaranna Tented Camp truly is a welcome retreat in the heart of Botswana.

The extensive range of wildlife includes the elusive Pel's fishing owl, the semi-aquatic red lechwe and the rarely sighted roan antelope, which are all endemic to this particular area. Herds of over 200 buffalo roam freely and allow visitors a first-hand view of these impressive beasts.

Animals are ideally spotted during the game drives conducted by Xaranna Tented Camp twice a day. Game is most prevalent during the early morning and late afternoon and should be experienced from the comfort of the 4x4 safari vehicles of the park. For an innovative alternative, guests of Xaranna Tented Camp are urged to experience game viewing from a mokoro, the traditional dug out canoe, or from a motor boat. A bush walk is a fabulous day-time activity for the wildlife enthusiast, and game drives offer an entirely new range of game viewing.

Accommodation

Xaranna Tented Camp offers sophisticated accommodation in chic tents with convenient amenities. All nine safari tents are air-conditioned, and enjoy the home comforts of an en-suite bathroom, outside shower, indoor bath, romantic sala and private plunge pool. Each tent opens right onto the savannah, boasting some of the most spectacular views imaginable.

Even public guest areas have been constructed and positioned with the unrivalled views in mind to ensure that visitors are able to benefit from these, regardless of their specific locale within the camp. The sitting area is relatively private and provides a reading and gaming area, where one is able to relax, enjoying the silence broken only by the natural roars and groans of the wildlife around the camp.

Xaranna Tented Camp guests are able to decide whether they would prefer to lounge on the comfortable cushions of the guest area. Alternatively, relax with the al fresco cuisine in the privacy of your own tent.

The Xaranna Safari Shop is a fantastic retreat for the dedicated shopper, and stocks chic safari gear, as well as curios and keepsakes.

Activities

Certainly, a major part of the Xaranna Tented Camp experience is the selection of exciting game drives, serene mokoro trips and fascinating bush walks. Regardless of the length of your stay, be sure to indulge in at least one of these activities, which promise to remain a treasured memory of your time in Botswana.

Game

Xaranna Tented Camp is situated within the five distinct habitats of the incredible Okavango Delta wilderness. AS such, it is able to support a wide range of fauna and flora. The prehistoric elephants roam in large herds, while the endangered African wild dog and semi-aquatic red lechwe antelope share these plains. The rare Pel's fishing owls are exciting finds and are only part of the vast array of birdlife in the area.

Location

Xaranna Tented Camp is perched right on the banks of the permanent Okavango Delta in Botswana, where 25 000 hectares are home to innumerable wildlife species.

To reach Xaranna Tented Camp, guests will fly into the Xudum airstrip, which is a 20-minute flight from the main Maun airport. From Xudum, a 45-minute game drive takes one right to the luxury tented accommodation. Alternatively, guests may chose to structure their trip to Xaranna Tented Camp to include a short game drive followed by a mokoro or boat ride into Camp, depending on the water levels.

Because the Okavango Delta is a malaria area, special precautions need to be taken.

Climate

Weather

The hot summer months of October to April are also the wettest. Temperatures reach a maximum of 40ºC during mid-day, and usually drop to 25ºC at night. Winters, which extend from May to September, are dry and cool, with icy evenings and early mornings.

Rainfall

Summertime brings with it the gorgeous afternoon thundershowers, usually at its peak during December, January and February, sometimes continuing into March. These rainy conditions invite migrant birds. The average rainfall is 450 mm to 500 mm per annum.

These temperate weather conditions mean that Xaranna Tented Camp is ideal for visitors throughout the year.