Guiding & hosting
MEET THE HEART OF THE DELTA
Let us guide you on your African adventure
At Xigera, guiding is more than a profession, it’s a passion, a calling, and a commitment to the land. Rooted in heritage, shaped by instinct, and led with heart, our expert guides are proudly Batswana: born of its waters, shaped by its silence, and bound by deep reverence.
Chosen for their skill, intuition, and soul, they don’t just lead safaris, they reveal the unseen. From silent mokoro glides to intimate game drives and guided walks, every journey is shaped by your pace, your wonder.
This isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about forging connection; to the wild, to culture, and to something far greater than yourself. Let our guides lead you into the living spirit of the Okavango Delta.
IKALAHENG ‘Ike’ MOGALAKWE
Head Safari Guide
Born and raised in Maun, the Delta has always been my compass, my classroom, and my calling. As Head Guide at Xigera, I see my role as part interpreter, part storyteller, and part steward of this land. I lead with curiosity and care—not just pointing out what we see, but helping guests understand why it matters. Whether drifting in a mokoro or tracking lions at dusk, I want every guest to feel the awe, intimacy, and connection this landscape offers. It is a privilege to guide here.
Oratile 'Des' Gotshajwang
Assistant Head Safari Guide
I grew up on a farm outside Maun, shaped by animals, open skies, and nature. Trained at the Botswana Wildlife Training Institute, the Delta remains my greatest teacher. I love the stillness of early mornings, the thrill of tracking predators, and the patience of waiting for that perfect photographic moment, lion prides on the move, a leopard in a fig tree, or the quiet shift of wind through reeds. These are the stories I help our guests witness.
Golesedi 'Lesh' Baisitse
Safari Guide
I come from Kanye, home of the Bangwaketse people, in the south of Botswana. I joined Xigera in 2014, and each year, I fall more in love with the Delta’s uniqueness. My greatest passion is birds. This landscape is a paradise of feathers and flight, from the call of the coppery-tailed coucal at dawn to the flash of the malachite kingfisher over the floodplains. I guide with my binoculars always close, eager to share how birds reveal the mood, season, and secrets of the wild.
Phodiso 'Genius' Obusitswe
Safari Guide
Born and raised in the Okavango, the bush is in my blood. As a child, I learned from my parents, absorbing stories, reading tracks, and sensing the heartbeat of the land long before I became a guide. My approach is rooted in those early lessons and a deep commitment to sustainability. Every drive or walk is a chance to share not just sightings, but the wisdom of living in harmony with nature. Being part of Xigera is a way to honour this beauty, every day.
TSHEPO PHOKOJE
Safari Guide
I’m proud to be one of Botswana’s few female guides. I see my work as a bridge between people and place, story and science, tradition and future. Guiding is my passion, but photography is my language. Through the lens, I capture the beauty and truth of the Delta. My dream is to inspire more women to lead in guiding and conservation, and to show young Batswana they can shape the future of our wilderness. At Xigera, I get to live this dream every day.