Experience exceptional birding at Xigera

Birding in Botswana

Home to over 600 species of bird, Botswana is an avian enthusiast’s heaven. Its blend of mesmerising wetlands and vast, verdant grasslands calls forth a myriad of birdlife from the corners of Europe to Northern Africa. Nestled within this haven is the Okavango Delta, whose ever-changing landscape beckons more than 450 of the 600 species.

Poised effortlessly on the Delta’s expansive landscape, we are gifted with a tapestry of birdlife here at Xigera which translates into some truly magical guest experiences. Rarities like the admired Pel’s Fishing Owl or smaller birds like Waxbills and Firefinches all reside here in harmony, making this diverse habitat a gift for avian enthusiasts and novices alike.

A bird's paradise

It is the Okavango Delta's mesmerising, ever-changing landscape that contributes to the magnificent array of birdlife on offer here at Xigera. The fluctuating seasons, which run in a six-month cycle of 'wet' and 'dry', creates a medley of sumptuous waterways and dusty grasslands: a habitat adept for both water- and land-loving birds.

Thanks to these seasonal shifts (and the rich landscape that they produce), combined with the birds' migratory patterns, the Moremi Game Reserve is custodian to an array of birdlife all year round.

Explore the Okavango Delta

The birds of the Okavango Delta

Xigera Exploring The Waterways And Floodplains

Glide along the flooded channels

Mokoro tours

Used for generations to seamlessly navigate the Delta's flooded plains, mokoro tours are an exceptional way to meander the waterways. For bird lovers, however, they provide the perfect safari tour.

Gentle, silent movements enable you to get close to the water birds that reside on the tranquil pools across the Moremi Game Reserve, including the Pel's Fishing Owl or the Greater Painted Snipe.

Water excursions at Xigera

A glimpse of our birdlife

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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Okavango Delta, indulge in our award-winning spa, and experience unforgettable wildlife encounters with a stay at Xigera Safari Lodge.

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