Surrounded by a fantastic variety of wildlife and plant life, the Belmond Eagle Island Lodge is an intimate water-focused safari retreat situated on a private island at the heart of the Okavango Delta. One of the most beautiful places to visit in Botswana, we highly recommend exploring the surrounding landscapes and wildlife on a helicopter, canoe or walking safari tour. An exceptional fine-dining experience awaits you at the Belmond Eagle Island Lodge. Enjoy a delicious gourmet menu of traditional African cuisine in the Fish Eagle Bar overlooking the surrounding lagoon, or al fresco beside the warming fire-pit for an authentic African dining experience. A romantic dinner can also be enjoyed in the privacy of your own room and decking area. Spacious rooms are set within a canvased exterior and traditional thatched roof to reflect the rustic beauty of the natural surrounding environment. While the warm colour schemes, authentic African furniture, and an oversized bed and bathroom make for a supremely comfortable stay, the centrepiece of every room has to be the private plunge pool and expansive decking area that look out across the delta - the views are simply stunning.
Disconnect from the world for a while. Glide in a mokoro canoe across the Okavango Delta. Sleep restfully in a thatched chalet under fine viridian lace, feet facing out towards the Xugana Lagoon. Xugana Island Lodge rises sylvan style out of a canopy of ebony and mangosteen trees, sitting on one of the world's most incredible natural wonders in northern Botswana. A place where reed frogs leap and starlings perch, red lechwe and sitatunga graze in the wetlands and lions share the floodplains with buffalo and elephants. A magical lodge that's rustically elegant, this is a rare chance to stay in a one-of-a-kind water camp. Fish by day and dine communally with fellow guests by night in the open-sided restaurant. Enjoy sundowner South African wines in the enchanting bar and for a matchless experience take a candlelit dinner on the floating pontoon. Attention to detail is divine. A pretty swimming pool nestled in lush gardens, a central boma for shared stories over drinks, a lounge filled with sofas and treasure chests and a wildlife viewing deck stretching out over the water for more of those stunning views. Expect day and night game drives (seasonal: usually September to June), bush walks, bird-watching expeditions and mokoro trips along the tranquil waterways. With only eight lodges you're guaranteed a serene and solitary time. Your thatch and reef bedroom cabins are all well-dressed safari style; khakis and creams with teak flooring, double beds, storage trunks, en-suite bathrooms, flashlights and even an air horn. Each comes with a private verandah accessed by sliding doors, opening up onto the breathtaking Xugana lagoon.
Belmond Eagle Island Lodge
Xugana Island Lodge
