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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

The hotel is located right in the heart of Franschhoek on Huguenot Street and just a few minutes walk from many award-winning restaurants, shops and galleries. The village is known as the gourmet capital of South Africa and the hotel will be delighted to assist with ideas for sampling the best the area has to offer, whether that be winery tours, visits to the weekly market, hiking trails or even meeting "Pigasso", the famous pig artist! 

Facilities include a spacious and beautifully appointed guest loung, a swimming pool and a lovely sundeck. 

There are just eight superior rooms and each one is air conditioned and has television, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, Wi Fi and safe. Ground floor rooms have private patios, whilst upper floors have a balcony. There is a restaurant and bar, where lunch and dinner can be arranged, all soft drinks and house wines are included. 

Last Word Franschhoek

Franschhoek

Located in the exclusive Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, this Big Five reserve covers nearly 15,000 acres, enjoying a fenceless border with the Kruger National Park, allowing animals the freedom to roam. 

Spend time between game drives relaxing on the viewing deck overlooking the Klaserie River. The lodge has a spectacular lounge area, dining room, bar, viewing deck, infinity swimming pool, boma and library. Mealtimes are always a highlight whether they take place at the lodge, beneath an 800 year old jackal berry tree or in the boma under the stars. The six spacious rooms all have air-conditioning and heating, indoor and outdoor showers, safe, mini bar as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. Activities include Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Walks,  Helicopter Scenic Flights, Night Drives, Rhino Tracking, and much more. 

Last Word Kitara

Kruger National Park

Located in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve this lovely family-owned and run lodge. Set in tranquil gardens, with views over the waterhole, this feature is just a short distance away and is a place where most of the animals visit daily and where you can observe herds of elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, wild dogs, white and black rhinos, and many more wild animals, whilst you relax in the garden. 

You'll find a restaurant, bar and swimming pool and there are twice-daily game drives included. All the rooms are tastefully furnished and have air conditioning, television, mini-bar, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, balcony or terrace. 

Activities include Game drives, Bird Watching, Game Viewing Hide, Game Walks (guided and self-guided), and High Tea and Wildlife Tours.

Last Word Madikwe

Madikwe

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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Your Adventure, Your Way

All good things start with a conversation and planning your holiday shouldn't be like flicking through a catalogue. Email us, book a free consultation, or give us a call, to get your next bespoke adventure underway.

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+44 (0)7516 766404

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