You are met on arrival by our Meet & Greet team and driven to the iconic Cape Grace Hotel, one of Cape Town’s most distinguished luxury addresses. Set on a private quay between the vibrant V&A Waterfront and the serene yacht marina, the hotel offers an unmatched blend of refinement, comfort, and unmistakable Cape charm. Its location places you within easy walking distance of the Waterfront’s boutiques, restaurants, craft markets, and harbourfront promenades, while still feeling sheltered and exclusive.

Inside, the hotel reflects the rich history and character of the Cape with beautifully appointed rooms, warm hospitality, and sweeping views of either Table Mountain or the marina. The lobby lounges, library spaces, and intimate bar create an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, and the heated outdoor pool provides a tranquil refuge after a day of exploring. The hotel’s acclaimed dining venues showcase contemporary South African cuisine, and the spa offers a peaceful retreat with treatments inspired by local botanicals.

From this exceptional base, Cape Town unfolds effortlessly. The Concierge team can assist with private transfers, reservations, and curated excursions, whether you want to ride the cableway to the summit of Table Mountain, wander the historic Company’s Garden and colourful Bo-Kaap, explore the dramatic scenery of the Cape Peninsula, or enjoy a leisurely day tasting fine wines in the Cape Winelands. You’re also moments from the Waterfront’s departure point for Robben Island, numerous art galleries, and a wide range of harbour cruises.

If you would like additional time to explore the city—its beaches, neighbourhoods, world-class restaurants, or coastal drives—just let us know. We’re delighted to add extra nights so you can enjoy Cape Town at a relaxed, immersive pace.

You are transferred this morning to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Maun. Upon arrival, you are met airside by a local representative who assists you through the connection process for your light-aircraft flight into the Okavango Delta. The short hop is an experience in itself: as the plane lifts over the Thamalakane River and turns north, the dry Kalahari sands gradually give way to a mosaic of floodplains, palm islands, and shimmering channels—a spectacular aerial introduction to one of Africa’s most remarkable ecosystems.

Landing on the private airstrip, you are welcomed and transferred to &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp for your four-night stay. The camp has recently undergone a major refurbishment, lifting it into the top tier of &Beyond’s portfolio. Its nine elegantly redesigned luxury tents are set on raised wooden platforms beneath a canopy of ebony and knobthorn trees, each with an expansive private deck overlooking the lagoons and floodplains. Inside, the tents combine canvas, timber, and glass with a soft, contemporary palette inspired by the Delta’s reeds and waterways. Large ensuite bathrooms feature indoor and outdoor showers and deep standalone bathtubs, while thoughtful touches—handcrafted décor, curated artisanal pieces, and high-quality amenities—create a serene, sophisticated retreat.

The main guest areas are light and open, with polished teak floors, generous lounges, and dining spaces that flow naturally onto wide decks overlooking the Delta. Evenings bring lamplit cocktails on a river island, private bush dinners under the stars, and fireside gatherings as frogs and nightjars begin their chorus. The atmosphere is secluded and deeply peaceful, perfectly suited to absorbing the rhythm of the Delta.

Game Drives
Nxabega’s private concession offers remote, low-density wildlife viewing, with very few vehicles sharing the landscape. Guided by highly trained rangers and expert trackers, game drives explore a diverse mix of woodland, floodplain, and open savanna. Sensitive off-road practices allow for close wildlife encounters, whether with lion prides patrolling the fringes of the wetlands, leopard draped over marula branches, cheetah scanning the plains, or packs of African wild dog coursing through the grassland. Special antelope species such as red lechwe and sitatunga are found in the wetter channels, while roan, sable, zebra, giraffe, and elephant appear in the more wooded zones. Afternoon drives may extend after dark, revealing nocturnal life—serval, civet, porcupine, and the glittering reflections of hippos emerging from the water to graze.

Mokoro Excursions
One of the Delta’s signature experiences is exploring by mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe (now made of environmentally friendly fiberglass). Guided by skilled polers who stand at the stern and use a ngashi pole to navigate, you glide silently through narrow channels lined with reeds and water lilies. The water is clear and mirror-like, carrying the reflections of palm trees and the soft colours of the sky. From this low, quiet vantage point, you may watch lechwe bounding through the shallows, elephants wading across flooded islands, or tiny jewel-bright frogs clinging to reed stems. The mokoro experience is at its best when water levels are high, typically from June onwards, though seasonal patterns vary.

Motorboat Safaris
Motorized boating offers a wider-ranging exploration of the Delta’s waterworld, traversing deeper channels and open lagoons where herons, kingfishers, bee-eaters, African fish eagles, and storks thrive. Skimming along the waterways provides a sense of the Okavango’s vastness—endless reedbeds, scattered islands, and broad blue horizons. It is an excellent way to see hippos and crocodiles, spot diverse waterbirds, and appreciate the scale of this extraordinary wetland system.

Water activities are seasonal and depend on annual flood levels.

As an alternative to Nxabega, &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp can also be offered on the same special—another intimate, water-focused camp set in a pristine pocket of the Delta.

Your last morning at Nxabega dawns softly over the floodplains, the early light catching the mist as it rises from the water channels. After a gentle wake-up call and a warm cup of coffee, you set out on one final morning game drive. This is a quiet, reflective safari—perfect for savouring the beauty of the Delta one more time. You may find elephants feeding along the riverine fringe, a leopard returning from its night patrol, or red lechwe splashing across the waterlogged grasslands in the golden light. The stillness of the early hours brings a sense of calm, with bird calls carrying across the plains and the scent of wild sage drifting through the air.

Returning to camp, you enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the deck overlooking the lagoons, taking in the last views of palm-dotted islands and the shifting play of light on the water. After check-out, your guide escorts you to the nearby airstrip, where your light aircraft awaits. As the plane lifts off, the mosaic of channels and islands spreads out below—your final glimpse of one of Africa’s most remarkable wildernesses—before you touch down in Maun to connect to your onward flight.