At Xigera we are proud of our state-of-the-art Energy Centre. This comprises a Tesla solar photovoltaic diesel hybrid system with lithium-ion battery storage.
The bulk of our energy requirements are supplied by renewable solar which will save in the order of 173,000 litres (45,701 US gallons) of diesel, thus preventing the release of about 191 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
By installing one of the largest photovoltaic farms in the Okavango Delta, in the future Xigera Safari Lodge will be able to charge electric game-drive vehicles using solar technology.
An on-site composter processes all organic kitchen waste, which is sent to local communities for sustainable kitchen gardens.
All water used in the lodge is purified via a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis treatment plant. The water is then re-mineralised, ensuring guests can safely drink the tap water throughout the lodge. We also provide bottled water – both still and sparkling water – in environmentally friendly glass bottles.