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Nxamaseri Island Lodge

Nxamaseri Island Lodge

Okavango Panhandle

Set on an island in the panhandle of the Okavango Delta, one of the most breathtakingly beautiful areas in the world, this lodge is one of the oldest in the area. It has been recently refurbished and is meticulously cared for by its staff. With a unique charm and atmosphere, the lodge has 7 double chalets and 2 family chalets all tented with with fans, en-suite bathrooms, room safe and a veranda. All the chalets are thatch covered with tented bedrooms and bathrooms made to a very high standard. Each chalet enjoys a view over the waterways and is unobserved by neighbours. There is a large deck with an open lobby and restaurant area, a bar-fridge and the food is simply delicious and plentiful.

The lodge offers water-based activities, including boating and mokoro trips among the network of beautiful channels that comprise the area. Nxmaseri is one of the few lodges which can guarantee Mokoro trips all-year-round, due to its location high up in the panhandle. These are conducted in the shallow and narrow channels, where the birdlife is in abundance but where the hippos don't go. From the steel bottomed speed boat, you can see hippos in the deeper channels and on shore. Take a boat and go fishing, sit on the shady deck and watch the birdlife passing, enjoy the pool or relax by having a massage overlooking the stunning Okavango panhandle.

Close to the magical Tsodilo Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Botswana’s greatest treasures, see "Our Offers" for an exceptional experience there.

Other activities include helicopter flights/flips (additional cost) over the delta, as well as cultural and natural history tours. Weather permitting, guests may also dine on the floating jetty, enjoying the most spectacular sounds and sights at sunset.

This is a magical and truly "away from it all" lodge, where you will enjoy spectacular bird and wildlife spotting and some of Botswana's most memorable sunrises and sunsets.

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Amenities

Activities, Game Drives, Restaurant, Bar, Swimming Pool, Walking & Trekking, Spa, Safari Style All Inclusive

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Our Offers

Book 3 nights and stay at Nxamaseri's sister property, Tsodilo Hills Tented Camp, for an unforgettable experience; transfer both ways by road (1.5 hrs in airconditioned vehicle or, for a supplement, one-way by helicopter for a perfect view of the hills and the panhandle) to Tsodilo Hills, where a specialist guide will take you on either an easy, medium or difficult hike (entirely your preference) to explore the famous rock art, which is said to be anywhere between 30-100,000 years old. Then head for camp and enjoy authentic 'storytelling' by members of the local San people as the sun sets over the hills, followed by a sumptuous bush dinner under the stars and by a roaring campfire. Overnight in elevated and covered tents, with super-comfy beds and with your en-bush facilities (water toilet and sink with sun-warmed bucket shower) and wake up to a steaming pot of coffee or tea on your deck and enjoy a hot breakfast cooked on the embers of the fire from the Boma the night before. We highly rate this excursion to Tsodilo for both its cultural aspects (rock art and encounter with the San people) and the great outdoor and sleepout experience.

Single Supplement Waivers - ask us for details and applicable shoulder-season dates.

Other Options

Breezes lies along a pristine and untouched beach on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, which is the quieter part of the island. It is an ideal choice for those in search of a romantic or peaceful getaway and is set in beautiful tropical landscaped gardens on a pristine beach, about one hour from Stone Town. All 70 rooms are spacious, fully air-conditioned and tastefully furnished in a relaxed Zanzibari style. All offer either a terrace or balcony with a fridge and safe. Garden rooms are further back closer to the spa & gym and located within wonderful tropical gardens. Deluxe rooms are located on the ground floor with terrace & garden views. Suites are located on an upper floor with a large balcony and sun beds, a walk-in dressing room and a large bathroom. There are three restaurants and bars as well as a coffee lounge. The Frangipani Spa located in tropical gardens offers a world-class selection of facilities, health and beauty treatments. There is a marine activity centre, PADI scuba diving centre, TV room (no TV in rooms), fitness centre, and floodlit tennis court, there is occasional low-key cultural entertainment by local dancers and musicians.

Breezes Beach Club and Spa

Zanzibar

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This is a charming small guest house set in lush extensive grounds, only 4 km outside of Arusha. The lodge has a swimming pool and an ‘Out of Africa’ style gazebo summer house for afternoon tea and sundowners. The lodge is tucked away on volcanic hills with spectacular views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. All cottages are privately located with views of the swimming pool and gardens. This is a small-secluded hideaway which consists of 25 rooms in total, spacious and comfortable guest cottages, and rooms in the main building. Each has a large bathroom, there are two family rooms and two of which are interconnecting. There is a terrace bar for sundowners and relaxing lunches by the pool and there’s a restaurant serving dinner and breakfast. There are a variety of things to do including farm visits, nature walks and a selection of day trips to the National Parks can be arranged. You might like to spend a day in Arusha or Moshi town, walk along the streets, a great chance to pass by a souvenir market for any gifts back home. This is a real home away from home where you can sit in the garden, watch the stars, take a dip in the pool and enjoy the quiet surroundings. You might even spot a monkey or two!

Arusha Safari Lodge

Arusha

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The lodge is located a short 10 km drive southeast of Anderson Gate and sits in a 5000-hectare private game reserve which shares a border with Etosha National Park. The main building is surrounded by large, ancient mopane trees in a wild setting. The reception area is reached via a curved wooden walkway that leads through tall grass and around gnarled trees. There is a restaurant, bar and al fresco dining area as well as a stunning arc shaped swimming pool with a sundeck. There is even a private airstrip if you need it. Meals are usually served on the outside deck overlooking the well-frequented waterhole, with the exciting sounds of nocturnal nature as your soundtrack. The spacious chalets have been thoughtfully located and placed so far apart and aligned so cleverly, that there is no sign of a neighbour. As a result, the rooms offer a high degree of privacy and unobstructed views of the savannah. Each one has a private sundeck with loungers and armchairs, they are all air-conditioned with a fridge, tea and coffee station, outdoor shower hidden in a tree and safe. Spend the day on game drives where you’ll almost certainly see elephants and rhinos along with a whole host of other wildlife. In the evening grab a good book and relax on your chalet’s terrace while birds are chirping, and zebras are braying in the distance. The perfect spot to admire your special surroundings in the shade of the mopane trees.

Etosha Oberland Lodge

Etosha

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How our Tent Ratings work

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These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

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It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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