Xaro Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront tentalow with free breakfast and spa services

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, River View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Xaro Lodge | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Game viewing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Xaro Lodge

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
In-room massage
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 54 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Okavanga Delta, Shakawe

About this property

Xaro Lodge

Tentalow near Okavango Delta
At Xaro Lodge, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy boating, hiking/biking, and fishing at this tentalow. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas. The on-site restaurant, Xaro Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Xaro Lodge have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like safes and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and ceiling fans

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Xaro Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking within 16404 ft; reservations required
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Xaro Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning and heating are not provided
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Xaro Lodge Shakawe
Xaro Shakawe
Xaro Lodge Shakawe
Xaro Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Xaro Lodge Safari/Tentalow Shakawe

Frequently asked questions

Does Xaro Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Xaro Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Xaro Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Xaro Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Xaro Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Xaro Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM–5:30 PM on request. A fee of USD 40 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Xaro Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this tentalow are all-inclusive.

Where is Xaro Lodge located?

Situated in Shakawe, this tentalow is steps from Okavango Delta.

Xaro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal hat sich alle Mühe gegeben, den Aufenthalt für uns einzigartig zu machen. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Bernhard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes Zelt-Hotel am Okawango-River hervorragende Verpflegung, beste Betreuung, ruhige, einsame Lage am Fluss. Wir waren 4 Tage hier . Nur mit dem Transfer-Boot zu erreichen. Hartmut und Regina
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019