One of Botswana's most remote luxury camps is being taken apart and put back together. andBeyond has confirmed that its Xaranna property, deep inside a private 90,500-hectare concession in the Okavango Delta, will close for an extensive rebuild and reopen in August 2027 as andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Lodge.

The redesign is the work of LIFE Interiors Architecture Strategic Design, and the brief is unapologetically Delta-first: reeds, floodplains, and Botswana's weaving traditions show up in rope detailing, layered natural materials and tactile finishes. A soft palette of sage and forest green sits against blonde linen, timber and beaten brass, so the changing relationship between land and water stays visible from inside the lodge.

Guests arrive by boat or vehicle into a new arrival experience, then move through open, light-filled spaces that gradually open up to the Delta, ending in lounges framed by uninterrupted views. The main area is designed as a social hub inspired by the Setswana tradition of gathering, with lounge, dining and creative spaces under one roof. Evenings happen under the stars at the boma, in the library, or in a sculptural wine bodega, and there's a new stargazing nest perched above the floodplains for wide-angle views of the night sky.

Accommodation gets a serious upgrade. Nine Suites, each a roomy 160 square metres, will come with a personal bar, two-way fireplace, private pool and a shaded sala, plus air conditioning. A new two-bedroom Family Suite of 404 square metres links two Suites via interleading passageways to a shared lounge and deck — flexible enough to book as one big family base or as separate rooms.

Wellness is another expansion area. A dedicated centre will offer a hammam, rain and Vichy showers, an outdoor hot tub and a hydrotherapy deck, while a new fitness area with Technogym kit, a cold plunge and a relaxation deck looks out over the wetlands.

For safari planners, the timing matters. andBeyond's Botswana circuit already includes Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp and its Under Canvas camps, so Xaranna's return gives travellers another high-end anchor when booking a multi-stop Delta itinerary. Managing Director Jason King positions the lodge as a more holistic take on luxury safari — one where the sense of place does as much work as the suites.

Who should care? Couples after a secluded honeymoon-style stay will be drawn to the suite setup, while the Family Suite fills a real gap in a market where top-end Delta camps rarely cater well to small groups. Water-based Delta seasons vary, so anyone set on arriving by boat should plan their dates around the flood. Either way, if the Okavango is on your list for 2027 or later, Xaranna is worth a second look once bookings open.