Xigera is a true hybrid camp, meaning that it has both land- and water-based activities. During the annual flood, boats whisk guests across the channels to islands where 4×4 vehicles are waiting. But Xigera is most renowned for its water experiences, including both mokoro and motorboats. Mokoro is a traditional dug-out canoe steered by a long pole … like an African gondola ride. Silently and slowly gliding along hidden water channels in this way is an experience unique to the delta. Motorboats are a great way to go further afield (or a-sea?) and explore the deeper water channels. Whether by mokoro or motorboat, this is an ideal way to see the delta’s prolific birdlife including Pel’s fishing-owl, African skimmer, slaty egret, wattled crane, and colorful kingfishers. Catch and release fishing lets anglers try out their skills and hook several species of tilapia or even the famed tigerfish.

The main area of camp is also built on raised platforms and houses the lounge, bar, library, star deck, and dining room which overlook the permanently flowing channel. The lodge’s refreshing swimming pool is the perfect spot to cool off during a warm afternoon, while the traditional boma firepit invites guests to gather around with an after-dinner drink to relax and swap stories under a clear, starlit sky.