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Dagha Boys in the Delta at Xobega Island Camp

Buffalo bulls that group together are commonly known as dagha boys, which originates from their habit of rolling in mud - 'dagha' is the word for mud in Zulu, therefore, giving them this apt nickname! In the Delta, buffaloes are in heaven where they have abounding grass plains to graze[…]

Okavango Delta's Unique Red Lechwe Antelope

The red lechwe is a water-loving antelope, uniquely adapted to living in wetland areas like the Okavango Delta. Their powerful hind legs and thick, oily fur makes them especially adapted to leaping through water and marshy areas. At Xobega Island Camp, a herd of red lechwe was seen grazing near[…]

All in a Game Drive at Tuskers Bush Camp

Even better than being located in one of Botswana's best game viewing regions, is being located in a private concession spanning 365 000 hectares of mixed mopane woodland, tall mopane forests, kalahari acacia, and waterhole networks on the eastern border of Moremi Game Reserve. The wild, unfenced nature of Botswana's[…]

Pel's Fishing Owl Nesting at Xobega Island Camp

As if catching a mere glimpse of a Pel's fishing owl isn't breath-taking enough, Xobega Island is seasonally home to a breeding pair of these unique and elusive, large owls, offering guests at camp a very special sighting indeed. During the dry season when the water is lower, and therefore[…]

Cruising Through the Delta at Xobega Island Camp

One way to explore this world-renowned wetland paradise is to jump into the seat of a mokoro and glide through the reeds at eye level with hippos (for the bucket list), but another equally as thrilling, but less intimidating way of viewing hippos is to cruise through the Delta in[…]

Week in Pictures : An Ode to the Safari Lifestyle

Game viewing, boma fires, traditional dancing, local cuisine, laughter and friendships. This is the safari lifestyle, where the stresses of daily living flee your mind. When you're sitting around the fire listening to the unmistakable whoop of a hyena, the distant grumble of a lion's roar, the unfamiliar calls of[…]

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