Xaro Lodge

About Xaro Lodge

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Xaro Lodge is situated on a peninsula of the mainland, well shaded and hidden amongst a grove of mangosteen, knobthorn and jackalberry trees. The lodge is accessed by a pleasant fifteen minute boat trip from its parent camp Drotsky's Cabins and offers a tranquil destination, excellent for bird watching and fishing.

The camp offers eight spacious tents overlooking the main channel of the Okavango. Each tent is equipped with a private deck and has a separate shower and toilet. The main lodge is thatched with a dining and lounge area.

The camp specializes in birding and fishing safaris. Bird watching is outstanding in the region amongst the tall, shady, riverine forests and many resident and migratory birds can be seen along the river. Fishing trips are offered by motorboat with expert guides, with barbel (catfish), bream and tiger fish and many more species available.

About 40 kilometres to the west of the Panhandle lies a rocky outcrop known as Tsodilo Hills. Rising 400 metres above the dry Kalahari landscape, Tsodilo boasts one of Africa's richest collections of San rock art with over 3,500 individual paintings.

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Highlights

Tranquil setting on the Okavango river
Perfect for birding and fishing
Visit the sacred UNESCO site of Tsodilo Hills

Situation

Northern Botswana, Okavango pan handle.

Activities

Birding, fishing, game drives, tsodilo hills.

Facilities

en-suite rooms, bar and lounge area.

Open

All year

Inclusions

All activities and meals.

Meals

Pay drinks direct.

Pricing guidelines for Botswana

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £700 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Botswana combines well with Zambia and South Africa.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week small group mobile camping safariBetween £2000 and £2500
10 day tailor made safari in mid or high season in small, very good lodgesBetween £2500 and £5000
1 week ‘green season’ safariBetween £1300 and £2000

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