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Xugana
(pronounced ku-gana) means “kneel down to drink”. Xugana Lagoon has, for
thousands of years, been a safe haven for the Bushman people who hunted
this pristine water world.
Xugana Lagoon is in the permanent Delta, a
world of crystal clear waterways winding through vast reed and papyrus
beds, opening unexpectedly onto tranquil lagoons, home to bream, catfish
and the fighting tiger-fish and fringed by secret wooded islands, haven
for the magnificent bird and wildlife that inhabit the Delta.
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Xugana Lagoon is widely accepted as being the most spectacular
permanent water site in the entire Okavango Delta.
Xugana Island
Lodge, situated on a wooded island abutting the lagoon, takes full
advantage of this magnificent site.
The thatched common area,
comprising cocktail bar, lounge and curio shop, is still the
original building put up in 1974, when Xugana became only the second
tourist lodge ever built in the Okavango Delta. |
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Meals, for which the lodge is justly famous,
are taken alfresco on the edge of the lagoon, except on those rare
occasions of rain when the lounge doubles as the dining-room.
Tea is often
served in the garden inside the island, where quiet, secluded reading
benches can also be found.
The lodge swimming pool is a unique
construction, allowing guests to swim in the clear fresh water of the
lagoon protected by a heavy metal cage, designed to deter “fat Albert” the
crocodile, a long-time lagoon resident. |
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General:
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Safari activities |
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Mokoro trips in eco-friendly dugout canoes built to the traditional
design, boat safaris to lagoons and islands and wilderness walks give
guests the chance to see the Delta denizens such as Sitatunga and
lechwe antelope, crocodile and hippo, as well as the other big game
that frequents the islands and riverine fringes. Bird-watching
opportunities are outstanding, and the bream and tiger fishing can be
excellent at certain times of the year. The peaceful boat ride back
across Xugana Lagoon during the spectacular African sunset provides a
lifelong memory. |
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All activities are conducted by our experienced naturalist
guides, who, as well as ensuring that guests come to no harm, are keen
to impart their vast knowledge and love of this unique area.
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How to get there |
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Access is by charter aircraft from Maun
and Kasane (served by daily road transfers from Victoria Falls) to
Xugana airstrip. The lodge transfers guests from and back to Xugana
airstrip by boat. |
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Airstrip co-ordinates |
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Xugana airstrip (private registered): 19.04S 23.04E.
The airstrip is 900 meters long with a grass surface. It is suitable
for single-engine aircraft with a maximum all-up weight of 2 300 kg.
Twin-engine aircraft are not allowed to land at Xugana without
permission from the DCA. We are planning to upgrade this strip and are
in the process of getting Islander dispensation.
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Packages |
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Desert and Delta Safaris offers fully
inclusive fly-in-safari packages to all its properties with daily
departures from Maun, Kasane and Victoria Falls. |
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Electricity |
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Generator power (AC 220V) is available
during the day and evening. 12-volt DC lighting is supplied for
night-time use, after the generator has been switched off. |
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Video recharge |
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Video batteries can be recharged – AC 220
volts – no adaptor required. |
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Credit cards |
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Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club credit cards are accepted, but not
American Express.
Rates:
Please contact us for a suggested
itinerary and quote
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