This luxury lodge is situated on its own private island in the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Why you'll love it here
- Discover Xaxaba Island, an ideal base to explore the waterways
- Be entertained with the 'resident elephant' that frequents the Fish Eagle Bar
- Take an exhilarating horseback safari through the plains of the Okavango Delta
- Enjoy intimate candlelit dinners under the stars or on the privacy of your own deck private deck
Cheryl
Travel Specialist
Included in your holiday
- Lounge passes and meet & greet service in UK airports
- Transfers to and from your hotel
- All flight luggage allowances
- Personal concierge service
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- Full ATOL protection
Full accommodation information
Hotel information
The lodge’s rebuild has brought contemporary amenities and luxuries alongside sensitive construction that reflects the stunning natural surroundings.
The Delta is one of the world’s largest inland waterways, an oasis of life in the Kalahari Desert. As you can well imagine, the heli-tour of the delta from the camp is an awe-inspiring experience that offers the opportunity for fantastic photographs and gives you a true sense of the scale of this terrific expanse of water and life.
During your stay here you’ll be given a real taste of Africa at the Fish-Eagle Bar; watching the sunset over the Delta with a refreshing drink in hand. As with everything at the Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana, the accommodation is sympathetically designed to be in keeping with the local surrounds, and your home will be a luxury tent raised on a wooden platform and shaded from the sun by a traditional thatch roof. After a long day’s exploring, your private deck will become a refuge to simply drink in the scenery or you can always take a dip in the Lodge pool.
Those looking to enhance the luxury safari experience still further can stay in the Lodge’s exclusive private suite; secluded and with its own splash pool.
Activities here include game viewing by horseback, helicopter tours, walking safaris, mokoro trips and 4x4 excursions. Stargazing, birdwatching and fishing are also optional for guests with special interests. In the evening, relax and enjoy the views across the Okavango Delta at the Fish Eagle Bar.
Facilities here include a library, minibar, complimentary Wifi and room to room telephones.
Highlights
Botswana travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 13-15 hours
- Recommended airlines: Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways
- Currency: Botswana Pula
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: There is a high risk of malaria, from November to June, in the northern half of Botswana. There is a low risk of malaria in the northern half of Botswana during the rest of the year. There is a very low risk of malaria in the southern half of the country. There is no risk of yellow fever in Botswana, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Gaborone
- Population: 2,719,694
- National languages: English, Setswana
- Electricity and plugs: Type D and G, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You can visit Botswana for up to 90 days without a visa.
Want to know more?
Call our Travel Specialists for a chat with our Botswana experts. They'll share their first-hand insights so you can find your perfect holiday.
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Cheryl
Travel Specialist
Botswana travel guides
Want some more help planning your holiday to Botswana? Read our expert guides to find out everything you need to know about where to stay, dine and explore on your Inspiring Travel escape.
Would you like to speak to a Okavango Delta expert?
Contact our Travel Specialists for a bespoke quote or some first-hand knowledge.
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
The Inspiring Difference
Personal to you
- We get to know you personally
- Tailor-made holidays that are unique to you
- Enhancing your escape with personal touches
Experts in luxury
- Expert Travel Specialists with first-hand knowledge
- Only the best premium travel experiences
- Handpicked selection of world-class luxury resorts
Always here
- Speak to us any time with 24-hour support
- Premium concierge service
- Personal relationships with our passionate team
Extensive experience
- Nearly 50 years of bespoke luxury travel
- Strong Relationships with industry partners
- Diverse portfolio and exclusive experiences
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office check www.gov.uk/travelaware