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Bouchard Finlayson Farm

Bouchard Finlayson

Hermanus, Western Cape

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A vineyard between heaven & earth

Cradled amid the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley,
Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s leading boutique wine cellars.

With a terroir defined by both ancient soils and a cool maritime climate, the vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson are famous for producing award-winning
Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team.

The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.

Discover Xigera through our video lens

Take a journey through our luxurious Xigera Safari Lodge... Situated in the western reaches of Botswana’s iconic Moremi Game Reserve, gazing out on the seasonal floodplains of the Okavango Delta, Xigera’s unique location offers unrivalled access to extraordinary safari experiences. 

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Wild spaces, inspired design

Xigera Safari Lodge offers just 12 beautiful suites, each resting effortlessly in this wild landscape. Amid this remarkable setting, Xigera’s design aesthetic is wholeheartedly dedicated to celebrating African art, design and creativity. Each piece has been handcrafted and inspired by the incredible natural surroundings in Botswana; every experience can be tailor made to your wishes… an entirely new imagining of the African bush.

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The culmination of a life-long dream

The Tollman family has long had a profound love for Africa, and as the new custodians of Xigera Safari Lodge they are delighted to bring Red Carnation’s generous hospitality, personal service and exceptional design aesthetic to Botswana for the first time, drawing on six decades of devotion to unparalleled luxury in service.

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Unique. Authentic. Pioneering.

Conservation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do, powering the lodge almost entirely through solar energy and eliminating single-use plastics. Caring for the environment is a priority in every aspect of Xigera, but we also pour enormous effort into partnering with local communities, providing both empowerment and employment.

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"There's nothing quite like it"

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The Lodge

Discover our incredible lodgings, and the handcrafted details that make each guest suite so special.

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Extraordinary experiences

Sleep under the stars in our Baobab Treehouse or head out on safari to observe gentle elephants and majestic lions. 

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Latest sightings

Discover the happenings of Xigera in our up-to-date breakdowns of the latest sightings on our luxury safari drives.

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The world of Xigera Safari Lodge

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12 May 2022 Wildlife stories

May sightings at Xigera

As the winter season continues the Okavango Delta floods have returned, bringing new life to the camp.

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Lions Xigera January

31 Jan 2022 Wildlife stories

January sightings at Xigera

January's rainfall has driven a huge number of summer game sightings. Though water levels are low, wildlife sightings abound.

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29 Dec 2021 Wildlife stories

December sightings at Xigera

December has brought plenty of impressive sightings at Xigera, including several close encounters with our resident lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

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