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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Xaro Lodge in Shakawe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or river views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and parquet floors. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, a lush garden, and a terrace. The lodge features a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, coffee shop, and free private parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves French, Greek, Indian, Italian, and other cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Meals are available for lunch, dinner, and high tea. Local Attractions: Located 2 km from Krokovango Crocodile Farm and 49 km from Tsodilo Hills, the lodge provides easy access to local landmarks. Free private parking and full-day security enhance the stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alfons
Germany“The lodge is located directly on the Okavango River. The staff was exceptionally friendly, and the food and chef were excellent. Our suite was very spacious, very clean, and accessible via a long jetty. Our guide, Fly, was particularly...” - Colin
South Africa“Absolutely everything. Scott and Casey were very caring hosts, the staff super friendly and efficient, exceptional meals. Tha chalets positioned overlooking the river. The morning walk with Thomas the guide was fascinating, excellent birder. ...” - Cornelia
Belgium“Idyllic lodge at the Okavango river, superb location, great variety of birds to watch including the Pels fishing owl! We had a fantastic relaxing stay at Xaro and enjoyed the river cruises with our guide enormously. Thank you so much for this...” - Johan
United States“All the staff and management were the best ever I expected in Botswana all the years we had” - Moseley
Namibia“Fantastic location teeming with bird and animal life. Great trips on the water with good guiding. Really nice communal areas.” - Philip
United Kingdom“One of the best places I have ever stayed, and that’s about location but especially the staff. All highly competent and very friendly But wow- what a location Stunning place” - Neena United Kingdom“It’s on the water at a really beautiful location. The staff were all lovely and helpful and the food was amazing! A really special place.”
- Benoit Belgium“One of the best surprise of our entire trip. Everything was perfect: location, lodging (tents), staff, game drive. Atruly unique experience.”
- Jessica Germany“Bird lovers paradise! Great hospitality within an amazing landscape. Excellent food and service.”
- Martin South Africa“The location, the staff and how it is managed! Worldclass”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineFrench • Greek • Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • German • International • Grill/BBQ • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Xaro Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
