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This time of year the carmine bee eaters migrate to the pan handle in their thousands. They come to nest in the now exposed banks of the Okavango river whilst the water levels are at their lowest. It is …

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  Every year, fishing enthusiasts from around the world descend on the panhandle of the Okavango, to experience the phenomenon that is ‘The Barbel Run’. This annual event occurs when small baitfish are forced from the floodplains into the …

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We recently had the Natural History Film Unit at Nxamaseri filming some segments for their new series. One of their projects has given us amazing insight into the fish eagle nest. Some never before seen footage of the chicks …

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The fishing season has reopened throughout Botswana and so have the doors to Nxamaseri Island Lodge! We are looking forward to another amazing year in one of the world’s most incredible wildlife areas – The Okavango Delta.

Botswana’s Okavango Delta provides one of the best opportunities to catch a glimpse of the large, ginger-colored Pel’s fishing Owl. Even though it is rare, certain parts of the delta have higher concentrations of Pel’s and well-known locations for …

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Guests are not the only one’s catching at this years Barbel Run! pic credit-Venter Tours #nxamaseriislandlodge #tigerfishing #barbelrun#lostinbotswana

The annual Barbel Run offers exceptional fishing for everyone. As thousands and thousands of barbel (catfish) surge down the river, they flush baitfish which creates a feeding frenzy for tigerfish and birds – a true spectacle not be missed!

Here we have Gesa from Germany, proudly showing off her 8 – pound Tiger caught here at Nxamaseri. The biggest Tiger to come out so far this season! Well done Gesa! #safarifrank

With all this water around @Nxamaseri Lodge, even the most experienced fisherman is finding it hard to find a fish.

With all this water around @Nxamaseri Lodge, even the most experienced fisherman is finding it hard to find a fish.