Departing Camp Okavango was an exceptional experience, with the relaxing, operatic Mokoro float, the sandbar and the motorboat run to our floating barge -- fully stocked for indulgence and a beautiful sunset on the lagoon -- awe I wish I were there now. As we sat in the midst of this body of water, we could see our newest island retreat across the glassy lagoon surface of Xugana Island Lodge and what a beauty she was. We docked on Xugana the with camp staff to greet us with their now all too familiar warmth and song as we stepped onto the island grinning from ear to ear. We now felt a bit euphoric if I can speak for the group. A water-based camp -- Xugana offers a unique and yes, authentic experience. If you are planning a trip to Botswana and want to visit Xugana Island, it would behoove you to see it in the middle of or end of your journey. People come to Africa to see the big game and Xugana may not be for you as the first destination. There's so much to enjoy though; it's up to you. One can eat dessert before the main course. Trust me; there is a lot to eat here. You are not going to go hungry and make sure you have extra notches in your belt! As we are escorted to our beautiful chalets, we were encouraged to get back outside to the warmth of the fire on the deck and enjoy serenity now and make room for another beautiful feast. "The lodge accommodates only sixteen guests in large, raised, reed and thatch lagoon-facing chalets, with en-suite facilities and private viewing decks optimally placed on the shaded fringe of the island." We emerged from our chalets and made our way back to the
Departing Camp Okavango was an exceptional experience, with the relaxing, operatic Mokoro float, the sandbar and the motorboat run to our floating barge — fully stocked for indulgence and a beautiful sunset on the lagoon — awe I wish I were there now. As we sat in the midst of this body of water, we
