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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

A stay with AfriCamps is all about boutique glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. Their custom-designed boutique glamping tents are fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay – from the well-equipped kitchens to the spacious showers. You can experience the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors, without compromising on the comforts you love. The tents are suitable for everyone, whether close friends, couples or families. 

Each tent includes:

●	Ensuite bathroom with shower
●	Fully equipped kitchen 
●	Wood-fired hot tub (at selected camps)
●	Outdoor BBQ area 
●	Tents accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups of friends. 
●	At each camp you can order a breakfast basket, BBQ basket and firewood at additional cost.  

You'll find 11 boutique glamping tents dotted around a large and tranquil dam frequently visited by Nyala, Zebra, Kudu, Waterbuck and Bushbuck. The dam is also home to a large variety of bird species, perfect for avid birdwatchers. Take in the tranquil views and birdsong from your outdoor wood-fired hot tub or waterside BBQ area. This family-friendly camp invites you to a Lowveld safari experience that won't break the bank. There are 8 guided game drives departing from the camp! Choose between tours to Kruger National Park, nearby private game reserves, the Panorama Route, the Blyde River Canyon, a sunset game drive, a guided nature walk, or a local village tour including traditional local cuisine. Apart from the wildlife, visitors flock to the area to explore the Panorama Route's jaw-dropping landscapes and cultural heritage. Points to check off your list are Graskop Gorge, Pinnacle Rock, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and Blyde River Canyon plus a whole array of waterfalls.,

AfriCamps Hoedspruit

Mpumalanga

A stay with AfriCamps is all about boutique glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. Their custom-designed boutique glamping tents are fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay – from the well-equipped kitchens to the spacious showers. You can experience the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors, without compromising on the comforts you love. The tents are suitable for everyone, whether close friends, couples or families. 

Each tent includes:

●	Ensuite bathroom with shower
●	Fully equipped kitchen 
●	Wood-fired hot tub (at selected camps)
●	Outdoor BBQ area 
●	Tents accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups of friends. 
●	At each camp you can order a breakfast basket, BBQ basket and firewood at additional cost.  

Located only a 10 minute's drive from the centre of Oudtshoorn, in the middle of a pristine Karoo landscape with direct views of the Swartberg Mountains, this camp has the perfect backdrop to relax in the tranquil surroundings of this serene, majestic farm. 

Farmer Piet Schoeman is always proud to say that the farm is not an ostrich show farm but an authentic working ostrich farm where guests can see and learn everything about this uniquely South African farming activity. A big portion of the farm has been made available to a wide variety of free-roaming indigenous game like zebra, springbok, blue wildebeest, kudu, impala, eland, waterbuck and nyala. 

Located just off the Garden Route, about an hour north of George, this makes the perfect mid-way stop between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Oudtshoorn has something for everyone in the family, explore the famous Cango Caves, take a drive through the scenic Swartberg Mountain pass.

AfriCamps Klein Karoo

Oudtshoorn

A stay with AfriCamps is all about boutique glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. Their custom-designed boutique glamping tents are fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay – from the well-equipped kitchens to the spacious showers. You can experience the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors, without compromising on the comforts you love. The tents are suitable for everyone, whether close friends, couples or families. 

Each tent includes:

●	Ensuite bathroom with shower
●	Fully equipped kitchen 
●	Wood-fired hot tub (at selected camps)
●	Outdoor BBQ area 
●	Tents accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups of friends. 
●	At each camp you can order a breakfast basket, BBQ basket and firewood at additional cost.  

Located in the heart of the Waterberg plateau in Limpopo, this camps is surrounded by wildlife and tranquil scenery. The unspoiled wilderness of the Waterberg is surrounded by a game reserve encompassing wetlands, open fields, bushy areas and a rocky ridge, the family-friendly camp offers various exciting game-viewing opportunities in a malaria-free environment. 

Highlights include horseback game viewing safaris, guided game drives, hiking, astronomy shows and birdwatching. You can encounter giraffe, zebra, eland, wildebeest, roan, sable, buffalo, kudu, impala, blesbok, waterbuck and ostrich. Cool off in the farm's swimming pool, try a game of volleyball, or visit the lookout decks, Tree Tops, or the Aardvark deck for endless views. 

For the kids, the adventure playground is a firm favourite. With Waterberg's hot summers and moderate winters, the camp is a year-round holiday or weekend destination. All 10 tents are situated along a ridge in the very heart of this plateau where the scenery is one of open vistas stretching to distant horizons bounded by the blue outlines of mountains and hills that form the ramparts of the Waterberg "castle". The Waterberg is a hidden paradise of private game reserves.

AfriCamps Waterberg

Waterberg, Limpopo

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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