![](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/aqyfkzte/picture-2.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b69beff909b0, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/aqyfkzte/picture-2.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b69beff909b0 2x)
The building of Xigera
Mike Myers document the progress of building Xigera over the past few years.
![Chuma Maweni coffee table Chuma Maweni coffee table](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/oemdgbo4/chuma-maweni-1400x700.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.52833333333333332,0.27&v=1d6a625b8a61060, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/oemdgbo4/chuma-maweni-1400x700.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.52833333333333332,0.27&v=1d6a625b8a61060 2x)
The Master Ceramicists
Meet the designers creating beautiful ceramic works exclusively for Xigera.
![Stanslaw Trzebinsk designs Stanslaw Trzebinsk designs](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/egii53th/stanslaw-trzebinski-2-1400-700.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6a62b3c72cf50, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/egii53th/stanslaw-trzebinski-2-1400-700.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6a62b3c72cf50 2x)
The Master Sculptors
From tables hand-forged from copper and steel, to brasswork that echoes the flow of the Delta.
![Porky Hefer design Porky Hefer design](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/ue1ecgjw/porky-hefer-2-1400x700.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6a628e5377d50, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/ue1ecgjw/porky-hefer-2-1400x700.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6a628e5377d50 2x)
The Master Designers
Inspired by their surroundings, our designers create bespoke pieces for Xigera.
![Mavros candle holders Mavros candle holders](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/3ihbylma/july-edits-56.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d700625ccf3f40, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/3ihbylma/july-edits-56.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d700625ccf3f40 2x)
The lilies of Xigera
Discover our exclusive collection in proud partnership with Patrick Mavros, emulating the flowing waters of the Delta.
![Adam Birch woodwork Adam Birch woodwork](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/tccndm5q/adam-birch-13.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6a62e246f7900, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/tccndm5q/adam-birch-13.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6a62e246f7900 2x)
Xigera’s design project
Discover Cape Town-based sculptor and arborist Adam Birch’s tactile creations.
![Xigera lions watching the horizon Xigera lions watching the horizon](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/kyodacoc/_mma7374.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b1223acc99e0, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/kyodacoc/_mma7374.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b1223acc99e0 2x)
Lions, leopards and collared pratincoles
Mike updates us on his latest sightings that he has seen throughout May.
![Xigera Impala rutting Xigera Impala rutting](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/lowim0gx/xsl-impala-1-1400x700.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b127e6705250, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/lowim0gx/xsl-impala-1-1400x700.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b127e6705250 2x)
Impala rutting season
Mike documents impala on his latest early morning drive, just as their mating season begins.
![Summer morning sky at Xigera Summer morning sky at Xigera](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/frip2z2a/summer-xigera-15-1400x700.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.5083333333333333,0.96666666666666667&v=1d6b13685b59ab0, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/frip2z2a/summer-xigera-15-1400x700.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.5083333333333333,0.96666666666666667&v=1d6b13685b59ab0 2x)
After the rain
Mike shares his most recent wildlife photos which perfectly capture the wonderful season.
![Xigera lions relaxing in the shade of the day Xigera lions relaxing in the shade of the day](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/r4rlbfss/_mm06660.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b12203ece6f0, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/r4rlbfss/_mm06660.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b12203ece6f0 2x)
New lions at Xigera
Mike discusses documenting the new lion cubs in Xigera, as well as interesting observations on family dynamics of the pack.
![Rainbow across the plains Rainbow across the plains](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/0jlhrohp/summer-xigera-02-1400x700.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b1cacf041630, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/0jlhrohp/summer-xigera-02-1400x700.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d6b1cacf041630 2x)
Summer in Xigera
Mike informs of us of the latest discoveries and updates that have happened during the summer.