Xudum Okavango Highlights

Interactive kitchen
Day and night game drives
Walking with Bushmen
Mokoro and fishing trips
Sundowners on the Okavango waters
Fine dining

Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge Information

Lodge type; Luxury Safari Lodge
Location; Okavango Delta
Lodge size; 9 Safari Suites
Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

Introduction

Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge is situated in Botswana's famed Okavango Delta all within a private 272 000 hectare wildlife concession. Surrounded by good wildlife and birdlife sightings year round and a good deal of activities to participate in.

Exclusive, luxurious and private whilst offering up a range of both land and water based safari activities. The overall atmosphere is one of earthy glamour.

Rooms and Suites

A stay at Xudum in one of the nine suites on offer is all about luxury and privacy with views out onto the Okavango and beyond. Suites are all split-level wooden structures with all the opulent trimmings one could ever want or need. All suite are positioned 30 metres apart ensuring the ultimate in privacy.

All suites offer guests the following;

Outdoor showers
Indoor showers
Large bathtubs
Private decks
A lounge area
Outdoor sala with day bed
Private plunge pools
Air-conditioning
Laundry services
Twin or king-sized beds

Cuisine and Wine

No matter the occasion or time of day, Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge will surprise one with the quality of cuisine. Highlights being lunch out of the wooden decks with the Okavango stretching out in front as well as dinners in the boma area under the stars of Africa.

On the main dining deck, an interactive kitchen awaits those who are keen on learning the art of cooking and food preparation.

Lodge Facilities

The central guest offers guests a lounge, bar and dining area all over multi-layered decks with a safari theme that includes local artworks and Botswanean sourced furniture. Open in the front with views of the delta no matter where one stands or sits.

A large wooden viewing deck extends out from the central lodge area and quite frankly is the place to be, those vistas out over the surrounding landscape are exceptional. Just sit out on the wooden decks and watch the wildlife and birdlife come to you, now that is a safari experience second to none.

WiFi is available in the central guest area but unfortunately no cell phone coverage at all.

Safari Activities

Activities included in the rate;

Morning and afternoon/evening game drives
Guided bush walks
Birdwatching options
Children’s programme; treasure hunts and other activities
Mokoro trips along the Delta waterways
Fishing excursions
Motorised boat excursions

Optional activities;

Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta (Highly recommended)
Okavango Horseback Safari

Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge itself is unfenced, and wildlife does wonder through, and around the lodge, really good wildlife sights can be had just sitting on the verandahs with a beer in hand.

Family Friendly

Families are most certainly welcome, although kids under five years cannot participate in game drives, mokoro activities or nature walks. Children's programme includes treasure hunts and other activities.

Please bear in mind that African wildlife is dangerous and you will need to keep an eye on the children at all times. The private swimming pools are unfenced.