Xigera Safari Lodge
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Transformed by Africa's life-enhancing beauty
The story of Xigera Safari Lodge is one of renewal. Of rebirth and family legacy, and of the pioneering spirit that drives us to seek out Africa’s wild spaces. The same spirit that inspired this remarkable reimagining, perhaps a complete reinvention, of an Okavango Delta safari.
This is Xigera (pronounced ‘kee-jera’), named for the Pied Kingfisher that makes its home amid the watery channels of Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve.
Every aspect is handcrafted to beguile our guests’ senses and stir their souls – from the evocative interiors to one-of-a-kind encounters.
But Xigera is equally a line in the sand. A raising of the bar. A bold statement in the realm of luxury safaris, and an Okavango Delta safari experience like no other.
All the reasons to love The Rubens
The Rubens at a glance
A five-star hotel with exceptional heritage
Overlooking Buckingham Palace and The Royal Mews
Moments away from London's most famous sights
AA Rosette awarded restaurants
Traditional & regally decorated rooms & suites
2 restaurants & 3 bars with a world-class team
An extraordinary collection of dining experiences
Home to one of London's largest Living Walls
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Exceptional dining experiences, overnight escapes and thoughtful surprises... our vouchers create the perfect gift. From exceptional experiences to the ultimate opportunity to experience the Golden Tips Tea, in partnership with specialist tea merchants PMD Tea.
Delicious dining
From mouth-watering Indian flavours served at the AA Rosette-awarded Curry Room, to the refined British menu offered in the elegant English Grill, Executive Chef Ben Kelliher creates gastronomic journeys that are truly outstanding.
Safe travels
During the past year, our wonderful team has worked so hard to ensure that our beautiful hotel is ready to welcome guests, implementing new wellbeing measures, repairing, cleaning and training. We have installed air purifiers in every public area, we have implemented a new and sustainable self-disinfecting solution and we have partnered with trusted medical professionals who will offer PCR Covid-19 testing at the hotel and deliver results with speed and ease.
We care
We are proud to sustain a Living Wall of more than 10,000 herbaceous plants, creating a wildlife habitat in the heart of London.
Beauty in every detail
Rich, warm and filled with majestic silks, brocade and velvet, our bedrooms offer an elegantly regal experience. Each suite has a distinct character, with a dignified palette of naval blue, royal red and gold, Murano glass chandeliers and original oil paintings.
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