“You don’t have to do anything to experience everything here. Just sit, watch, listen… enjoy!”

Welcome to one of the most beautiful little islands in the Okavango Delta. Xugana Island Lodge is located by a permanent lagoon that feels like a still life: reflective water, blooming lilies, birds in the air. No jeeps here, but mokoros gliding silently through the reeds and walks along island paths that teach you to observe like a guide. Xugana Island Lodge is the perfect destination for travelers who truly want to feel the Delta. In peace and with respect for the rhythm of nature.

Xugana Island Lodge: the Delta in its purest form
Xugana Island Lodge is not a lodge where you go looking for the big predators, but it is a lodge where you learn to see what is moving without hearing it first. Everything here revolves around water, birds, peace, and reflection. It’s no wonder that a stay here is sometimes called the most intense and pure experience of the Okavango.

Staying overnight on a beautiful island
The Xugana Island Lodge, as the name suggests, is located on the edge of an island in the Delta and overlooks a beautiful lagoon. The lodge has only eight spacious chalets, built on wooden platforms beneath the canopy. Each chalet has a view of the lagoon and has its own terrace, an ensuite bathroom, and that wonderful feeling of being alone in the wilderness. But with the necessary comfort. What makes Xugana Island Lodge even more unique is the intimacy: the small number of guests, personalized service, and the deep silence. Here you hear the water, the birds, and yourself. And sometimes the splash of a hippo that pops up under the stars.

Safari on foot and by water
The activities from Xugana Island Lodge are perfectly tailored to the environment. So if you stay on this beautiful island, do consider activities like:

• Mokoro excursions with local guides
• Boat trips at sunrise or sunset
• Nature walks on the surrounding islands
• Birdwatching in one of Africa’s richest bird areas
• Fishing (season-dependent) for tilapia and tigerfish

Relaxing in the wilderness
In between these unforgettable activities, you can enjoy fresh meals on the central deck, a drink by the pool, or a good book in the shade of a (mangosteen) tree. In the evenings, the campfire makes your stories and memories even more magical. Promise!

Practical information about Xugana Island Lodge

• Location: Private island in the permanent waters of the Okavango Delta
• Accommodation: 8 open chalets with ensuite bathroom and private terrace
• Price range: Mid to high segment
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Activities: Mokoro, boat safari, walking safari, birdwatching, seasonal fishing
• Special: No game drives, full focus on water and quiet experience

Personal advice
“Definitely do a boat safari at sunrise! Okay, it’s an early start, but the light, the mist over the water, and the silence are magical,” Ebe shares in advance. But if you want to know more about this intimate lodge in Botswana? We would love to tell you about our personal experience at Xugana Island Lodge, so feel free to contact us.