&Beyond's Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge nestles on the banks of a lagoon on a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta. Discrete suites boast sweeping views of the intricate network of water that fuels the ever-changing ecosystems of this lush inland delta. Twice-daily expeditions by open 4x4 safari vehicles, mekoro or power boats, as well as walking safaris, offers guests myriad opportunities to explore and discover the abundant wildlife by land or water. Experience intimate encounters with a magnificent variety of animal and bird life, including such elusive species as Pel's fishing owl and the African wild dog.
AFRICAN BARRED OWLET'S
Anybody who visits Xudum in the next couple of months should keep an eye out for a pair of African Barred Owlet's that seem to be living near room 8. During my stay I often heard and admired the pair but it was on the last day that I managed to photograph one of them. It was so relaxed, sitting low in a tree, allowing me to stand within 5 metres of it. I also took a few interesting shots of the Painted Reed Frog in different forms of colouration while enjoying the calm ride on the mokoro one afternoon.
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