05/03/2015
SPOTLIGHT ON: XARO LODGE
Absolute privacy, luxury and total peace and quiet - come to Xaro Lodge if this is your idea of paradise. Xaro Lodge is a sister lodge of Drotsky’s Cabins and is situated in the western panhandle of the Okavango Delta, about 20km away from Shakawe. Xaro Lodge can only be reached by a pre-arranged boat transfer from Drotsky’s Cabins.
Xaro Lodge is a must-visit if you are a birding enthusiast. Species that are spotted regularly include the Pel’s Fishing owl, skimmers, carmines, egrets, herons, kingfisher, and boubous.
Accommodation comprises eight Meru-type tents, each pitched on a leadwood deck beneath huge shady trees and overlooking the Okavango River. Each en-suite tent features a glass door and sleeps two guests. Meals are served in the dining room, and after-dinner ci**rs and brandy around the campfire or in the bar are bound to spark memorable conversations, while on hot days the swimming pool offers welcome respite.
The river also boasts 17 species of fish, most notable the tigerfish and bream. Xaro Lodge offers boating cruises that guarantee sightings of hippo, crocs and sitatunga.
Facilities: dining room; bar; fireplace; braai; swimming pool.
Activities: fishing, birding and for those with an eye for history, there is the nearby Tsodilo Hills, with thousands of Khoi-San paintings. The track to Tsodilo Hills is a good dirt road and suitable for all vehicles. Another nearby attraction is the Mahungo Game Park, a small but well stocked park.
For more information or contact details, please visit our website http://www.drotskycabins.com/xaro_lodge.htm or like us ons Facebook https://www.facebook.com/XaroLodge