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Nxamaseri
Nxamaseri is a small privately owned luxury lodge built on a heavily wooded island in one of the world's most renowned wilderness areas. This camp is situated in the so-called "Panhandle" of the Okavango Delta. The Panhandle is surrounded by tranquil river channels and expansive floodplains; the lodge affords guests a fantastic and very affordable way to experience all the very best the Okavango wetland system has to offer. The specialties of camps along the Panhandle are angling and birding. For those interested in the very best of either - then a trip to Nxamaseri is certain to provide a fabulous experience.
Nxamaseri is one of the oldest camps in the Okavango Delta. It was established in the early 1980's by PJ and Barney Bestelink. PJ, an experienced guide and lodge owner, spent months exploring the permanent water channels of the Delta in search of the perfect location for his home and camp. He favored the Nxamaseri Channel for its beauty and seclusion and eventually elected to build his camp on a large, shady island hidden in the Nxamaseri waterways. PJ, an avid fisherman, used Nxamaseri Island Lodge to pioneer fly-fishing in Botswana. He remains one of the most experienced fly-fishermen in Southern Africa and the camp is Botswana's premier fly-fishing destination.
The main lodge complex is centrally situated with spectacular raised views over the Nxamaseri channel and surrounding floodplains. Wooden boardwalks lead to six private brick and thatch chalets with outside decks overlooking the waterways. Bathrooms are en-suite with flush toilets and hot and cold shower facilities. Three-bed chalets are available.
Three meals a day are offered, with times depending on the activities organized for the day. The lodge has a fully stocked bar, which includes a good wine list.
Self-driving to the Lodge is permitted; there is a car-park just off the main road and the staff will meet you there with a 4x4 vehicle for the half-hour transfer to the Lodge. During the flood season (May - September), there is no access to the island by vehicle or foot and guests are transferred from the airstrip or car park by boat.
