Most recent wildlife encounters at Xigera

The first of our yellow billed kites arrived at Xigera during September. For us, the sight of this wonderful migrant signals the beginning of summer. 

Below, you’ll see a beautiful flock of endangered wattled cranes. This photograph was taken by Ike Mogalakwe, a guide at Xigera Safari Lodge. 

Ike also captured this exceptional elephant photograph. As the dry and hot conditions prevail, the elephants at Xigera look for more nutritious and softer vegetation in the rivers and floodplains. 

Cape buffalo are such impressive animals. As the water level drops the bigger herds come into the Xigera area and are a wonderful sight. The calls of the yellow billed oxpeckers are often heard before the buffalo come into sight. 

The below was captured during a beautiful morning on the boat. Whilst cruising on the Boro channel, this male elephant was found feeding along the route. Our guide waited for the white-faced ducks to fly behind him before snapping this picture to result in a more dramatic photo.  

Below, you'll see a series of photographs of one of our dominant male lions, Lekau. These pictures were taken as he followed his brother, who crossed the water before him. After 30 minutes of consideration, Lekau made up his mind and finally crossed the channel by our boat jetty to find his brother. Both lions went past our Baobab Treehouse to the eastern side of the lodge. 

Finally, take a look at this selection of images from the past few days, including some photographs our loveable lion cubs. 

Check out our land excursions for more information on the types of tours we offer.