Quintessentially British
Step into our polished marble lobby and immediately notice the warm and personalised service that defines The Chesterfield.
Okavango Delta, Botswana
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 in Botswana, and an Okavango Delta safari experience like no other.
Historic country inn with real ales
Award-winning Executive Chef Robert Ndungu
Restaurant & bar serving delicious local produce
On the doorstep of the Melbury Estate, with miles of scenic countryside to explore
Pet & child-friendly
In the heart of Thomas Hardy’s Dorset
10 beautiful bedrooms
Five-star sister hotel Summer Lodge just across the village, with three AA Rosette fine dining restaurant
Exceptional dining experiences, overnight escapes and thoughtful surprises... Our vouchers create the perfect gift for friends or family.
This festive season, visit our award-winning restaurant for a range of exceptional seasonal dishes this Christmas and New Year.
You are sure of a relaxing night’s sleep in our ten individually decorated bedrooms. Each is named according to a Thomas Hardy theme - whether it's a location featured in his novels; his favourite heroine; or even after the author himself.