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&Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp
Okavango Delta, North-West, Botswana · andBeyond · High Luxury
Reachable only by light aircraft to its own airstrip followed by a game drive and, water levels permitting, a boat transfer, &Beyond Xaranna sits on a private island within a 90,500-hectare (223,630-acre) Okavango Delta concession, opened in 2008 as a sister camp to nearby Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge. Depending on the season, guests explore by mokoro dugout canoe, motorized boat, or night game drive, then dine by candlelight in an open-air boma under the stars.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Rooms from 1,722 sq ft (160 m²)
About &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp
- The camp holds just nine ensuite tents, each with a private plunge pool and its own outdoor sala.
- Its color palette, olive greens, lily pinks, and yellow, was inspired by the Delta's water lilies.
- Solar photovoltaic power and dedicated wastewater treatment keep the camp's footprint light within the fragile Delta ecosystem.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,722 sq ft (160 m²).
History
Opened in 2008, &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is located on its own island within a 90,500-hectare (223,630-acre) wildlife concession in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta. The camp was designed with a commitment to sustainability, featuring a solar photovoltaic and Tesla battery hybrid system, the first of its kind in Botswana, supplying roughly 80 percent of its power. It operates as a sister property to the nearby Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge, sharing a focus on remote wilderness and water-based exploration.
Experiences
- Interactive kitchen cooking — Guests can gather, watch and take part as dishes are prepared.
- Safari game drive — Twice-daily game drives set off early morning or late afternoon (continuing after nightfall) with local guides.
- Walking safari — Walks on foot in the company of an experienced safari guide.
- Family safari — WILDchild activities for children aged 3 to 12, supervised by guides and lodge staff.
- Private safari — Exclusive safari with dedicated guides and vehicle; available at an additional cost.
- Mokoro adventure — Seasonal dugout canoe trip on the Delta waterways; depends on water levels.
Amenities
- Private plunge pools and outdoor salas in each tented suite
- Guided mokoro (dugout canoe) and motorized boat excursions
- Twice-daily interpretive game drives including night safaris
- Alfresco dining in an African boma under the stars
- Complimentary use of Swarovski binoculars during the stay
- State-of-the-art solar power plant and eco-friendly infrastructure
- Butler service
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