XIGERA MEKORO TRAILS
the best way to experience the okavango

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Overview - Xigera Mekoro Trails
There is no better way to experience the Okavango than to travel through it by mokoro, walk and camp out on its remote islands.

Xigera is set right in the heart of the Okavango Delta and the trail starts soon after you land at the airstrip (arrivals should be no later than 12h00) and meet up with your BaYei guides. After a short drive to the starting point and a safety talk, we board the mokoro's and set off into the wilderness. The group is always accompanied by a senior guide and the trips run every three days from mid May to the end of October to fit in with the rise and fall of the annual flood.

We stop along the way during the day to walk and explore. The tents are specially designed with the top made out of netting so one does not lose the feeling of sleeping out under the stars but is still safe and secure tucked up for the night in comfortable bedrolls.

Itinerary
The Xigera Mokoro and WalkingTrail - 2 nights / 3 days
For travellers seeking new adventures, there is no better way to experience the Okavango than to camp out on its remote islands. These safaris will operate every three days from the early May to the end of October to fit in with the rise and fall of the annual flood.

Xigera is set right in the heart of the Okavango Delta and the Xigera Mokoro and Walking Trail starts soon after you land at the airstrip (arrivals should be no later than 12h00) and meet up with your senior guide and BaYei polers. After a short drive to the starting point and a safety talk, we climb into the mokoro's and set off into the wilderness. Some of the mokoro's carry the camping equipment, drinks and food while others carry the guests and their personal luggage so the group is totally self contained and can operate at it's own pace and needs.

We stop for a picnic lunch on the first day and find an island on which to make camp by mid afternoon. The paddlers set up the camp and all meals are cooked on the campfire. There are bucket showers and a "long drop" toilet. The tents are specially designed with the top made out of netting so one does not lose the feeling of sleeping out under the stars but are still safe and secure tucked up for the night in comfortable bedrolls with duvets and pillows.

After an early breakfast and walk while the paddlers break camp and load the mokoro's we set off for another island, enjoying the Delta and its wildlife whilst relaxing in the dugouts. Stops along the way to walk and explore for any reason are the norm and the rhythm and pace depend on what is happening at that moment.

On the last morning we pack up our personal luggage and head back to the airstrip (arriving around 13h00) for the flight transfer out.

Cost:
Please contact us for a detailed quote

Included:
All soft drinks, beer, fruit juice, mineral water and wine. Local liquors are also provided.
• All meals while on safari, including the Lodge/ hotel in Livingstone Town
• All activities while on the safari departure
• All internal charters as specified in the itinerary
• All accommodation
• All National park fees

Excluded:
• Visas
• All relevant entry and departure government stipulated fees/ taxes
• All personal purchases, including curios, premium brand liquors, telephone calls etc.
• Gratuities
• Optional extra activities
• All flights (other than specified in the safari itinerary), pre and post tours before arrival at the starting point of the safari
• Torches

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