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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Xaro Lodge in Shakawe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and parquet floors. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, and a lush garden. The terrace and outdoor seating area provide relaxing spaces. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves French, Greek, Indian, and Italian cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Additional amenities include a bar and coffee shop. Local Attractions: Krokovango Crocodile Farm is 2 km away, and Tsodilo Hills are 49 km from the lodge. Free private parking is provided for guests.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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” - Claudia Germany“Luxus pur, vom Empfang bis zum Essen auf der Wiese mit Kerzenschein und Sonnenuntergang. Überaus freundliches Personal das sich um die Gäste optimal kümmert. Fly erklärt auf der Bootstour und beim Morgenspaziergang kompetent die Tier- und...”
- Dorothée
France“Arrivée en bateau magnifique L’accueil personnalisé par Le personnel très sympa et très souriant L’emplacement de l’hôtel au bord du fleuve est superbe. Le parc de l’hôtel est magnifique avec possibilité de voir des animaux. Nous avons fêté un...”
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.
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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.
