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Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Xigera Restaurant

CuisineAfrican
Opened2020
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeSmart Casual

Our verdict

Xigera's dining programme is part of Xigera Safari Lodge in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve. Executive chef Ziyaad Brown focuses on seasonal ingredients and fire cooking, with Boma dinners, a global wine cellar and dishes shaped by local producers.

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Xigera Restaurant restaurant in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

The menu

What to order

  • Kalanga steak tartar
  • Bea Tollman signature dishes
  • Seasonal Botswana-inspired plates
See the current menu on xigera.com →
About

Xigera's dining programme is part of Xigera Safari Lodge in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve. Executive chef Ziyaad Brown focuses on seasonal ingredients and fire cooking, with Boma dinners, a global wine cellar and dishes shaped by local producers.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. World Culinary Awards Botswana's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026

    World Culinary Awards

Full recognition history (2 entries)
  1. World Culinary Awards Botswana's Best Hotel Restaurant 2025 #1

    World Culinary Awards

Xigera Restaurant

The wine

Wine program
Deep wine list
  • Extensive wine list
  • Sommelier-led

More wine bars and bars in Moremi Game Reserve

Details
Vibe
  • Elegant
  • Scenic
  • Intimate
  • Sophisticated
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Group Dining
  • Celebration
  • Family
  • Special Occasion
Experience
  • Terrace
  • Courtyard
  • Design Destination
  • Hotel Restaurant
  • Panoramic View
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Sommelier Led
Sourcing
  • Farm To Table
  • Local Sourcing
  • Sustainable Seafood
Views
  • Garden
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
  • Set Menu
  • Small Plates
Drinks Focus
  • Wine
Dietary
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Vegan Options
  • Gluten Free Options
  • Pescatarian Friendly
  • Allergy Accommodating
Noise LevelQuiet
CapacityLarge
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingLeisurely
KitchenSeasonal
Wine ProgramDeep wine list
Private DiningAvailable

An elegant, immersive bush dining atmosphere with changing settings across the lodge, from a terrace overlooking the Okavango Delta to al fresco boma dinners under the African night sky; the tone is refined, intimate, and highly curated.

Around Xigera Restaurant

Xigera Restaurant is at Xigera Safari Lodge, Moremi Game Reserve, NG28, Botswana.

In the city

En Primeur Club covers 3 hotels in Moremi Game Reserve.

Booking

Reservations: Recommended. Contact Xigera Restaurant through its website and by phone at +27 87 743 2388.

Questions about Xigera Restaurant

Where is Xigera Restaurant?
Xigera Restaurant is at Xigera Safari Lodge, Moremi Game Reserve, NG28, Botswana.
What recognition has Xigera Restaurant received?
Xigera Restaurant is recognised by World Culinary Awards Botswana's Best Hotel Restaurant 2025 #1 and World Culinary Awards Botswana's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026.
How do I book Xigera Restaurant?
Reservations: Recommended. Contact Xigera Restaurant through its website and by phone at +27 87 743 2388.
What else is near Xigera Restaurant?
Nearby in Moremi Game Reserve: andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp (6.8 miles), Little Mombo Camp (12 miles) and Sanctuary Chief's Camp (12 miles).