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Xigera safari lodge exterior

Unique. Authentic. Pioneering.

A bold reinvention of the African safari experience.
This is Xigera Safari Lodge.

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    Out of the ordinary

    Xigera Safari Lodge is deeply rooted in the Okavango Delta, a breathtaking landscape of seasonal floodplains and riverine forests, tawny grasslands and verdant papyrus wetlands. Drawing inspiration from its ancient setting, Xigera rests effortlessly within the wilderness of this World Heritage Site.

    All but hidden amid a canopy of magnificent indigenous trees, Xigera Safari Lodge offers 12 spacious suites; each individually designed to offer a unique experience of the Okavango. For multi-generational safari travellers, there is the impressive two-bedroom Family Suite, located on two islands and bridged together with an extraordinary bronze lily centrepiece, the emblem of Xigera.

    Built with sustainability in mind – Xigera is 95% solar-powered – the lodge is equally a unique celebration of African art, culture and creativity: a living gallery of African talent.

    Xigera showcases an extraordinary collection of pan-African art and design, created by a roster of 76 of Africa’s most globally acclaimed designers. It is a collection that is bold in vision and groundbreaking in its scope, the first of its kind on the continent.

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    B|Africa spa range

    B|Africa

    A unique range of exclusive body products and professional spa treatments, prepared by blending native African plant extracts, the natural goodness of the sea and eco-friendly production technologies. The B|Africa product line was created in honour of Bea Tollman, founder and president of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, and harnesses the essential life giving properties of mother nature’s rich bounty to calm, detoxify, nourish and energise body, mind and spirit.

    Elemis spa range

    Elemis

    Hands-on, our Elemis therapists harness the power of nature and science to create ground-breaking formulations that genuinely transform your skin. The Elemis Spa philosophy is designed to respect the body’s complex physiology; Elemis spa therapies work in natural synergy with the skin, body and mind. Every treatment is specifically designed to offer a unique experience, using powerful massage sequences and the most potent actives available in the world today.

    Natrua Bisse spa range

    Natura Bissé

    A family-owned luxury skincare company from Barcelona, Spain, founded by Ricardo Fisas in 1979. Since that time, Natura Bissé has become one of the most prestigious and respected brands in the luxury skincare market. Dedicated to extensive research and development, Natura Bissé has an array of skincare collections, which include anti-aging products for the face and body, sun care products and special treatments for both men and women.

    Voya spa range

    Voya

    Voya has used generations of acquired wisdom about the sea to bring you an organic beauty range designed to delight and purify your body. Based on wonderful hand-harvested seaweed from the Atlantic coastline in Ireland, certified organic and knowledge of the local traditions of seaweed baths and seaweed treatments, Voya strives to bring you the full power of nature in its purest form throughout the Voya range.

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    OPI

    As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colours and iconic names, OPI’s heavily pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting, and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers.
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