Botswana Camps & Lodges
Xugana Island Lodge, Okavango Delta, Botswana
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Botswana
Camp Details
At Xugana Island Lodge, the water stays with you—the ripples that move the reeds, the glittering sunlight on the narrow channels as you slide past lilies that float like coins on black glass. It reflects the sky by day and the stars by night. You move with its pace, never without its presence. Connected. Unhurried. Tranquill.
Situated on a private island, you disconnect from the world you know and become part of one of Earth’s most vital natural networks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Secluded but not alone.
Authentic hospitality and our dedicated staff are an integral part of your experience, where journeys are guided with excellence and with purpose. Old stories are shared and new memories are forged; lifelong connections are made between people from all walks of life. It’s no surprise that many return for our people.
The lodge was one of the first in the Okavango Delta. Much cherished by guests, it carries history easily, like a matriarch elephant who knows who she is. A recent rebuild has breathed fresh life into the lodge, but left her soul untouched.
WHY CHOOSE XUGANA ISLAND LODGE?
- Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, and fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered as an activity at the camp
- Explore the crystal-clear waterways by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) or motorboat, and enjoy the magnificent variety of bird, plant and reptile species found in the area.
- The lodge accommodates only sixteen guests in large, raised, reed and thatch lagoon-facing chalets, with en-suite facilities and private viewing decks optimally placed on the shaded fringe of the island.
Questions about Xugana Island Lodge
How do we explore from an island lodge?
By water. Guests move through the crystal-clear channels by mokoro, the traditional dugout canoe, or by motorboat, taking in the bird, plant and reptile life along the way. Fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered, and bird watching here is outstanding.
How big is the lodge, and how old?
Xugana was one of the first lodges in the Okavango Delta and has recently been rebuilt, though the character has been kept. It takes only sixteen guests, in large raised reed and thatch chalets facing the lagoon, each with en-suite facilities and a private viewing deck on the shaded fringe of the island.
What do the rates cover?
From US$690 per person per night between 6 January and March, US$990 in April, November and the festive weeks, and US$1,290 from May to October. Included are accommodation, scheduled activities, laundry, all meals, refreshments, local spirits and wines apart from premium brands, and national park fees, government levies and taxes.
Activities
Xugana Island Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April; November - 5 Jan 2027 | – | US $ 990 |
| 2026 | May - October | – | US $ 1290 |
| 2027 | 6 January – March | – | US $ 740 |
| 2027 | April; November - 5 January 2028 | – | US $ 1080 |
| 2027 | May - October | – | US $ 1410 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Xugana Island Lodge rates include:
- Accommodation, scheduled activities and laundry service
- All meals, refreshments, local spirits and wines (excluding Premium Brands)
- National park fees and all government levies and taxes
- Airport transfers to/from scheduled/charter flights, arriving/departing Maun Airport for Xugana Island Lodge
Questions about Xugana Island Lodge
How do we explore from an island lodge?
By water. Guests move through the crystal-clear channels by mokoro, the traditional dugout canoe, or by motorboat, taking in the bird, plant and reptile life along the way. Fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered, and bird watching here is outstanding.
How big is the lodge, and how old?
Xugana was one of the first lodges in the Okavango Delta and has recently been rebuilt, though the character has been kept. It takes only sixteen guests, in large raised reed and thatch chalets facing the lagoon, each with en-suite facilities and a private viewing deck on the shaded fringe of the island.
What do the rates cover?
From US$690 per person per night between 6 January and March, US$990 in April, November and the festive weeks, and US$1,290 from May to October. Included are accommodation, scheduled activities, laundry, all meals, refreshments, local spirits and wines apart from premium brands, and national park fees, government levies and taxes.
Activities
Child Policy
Children over the age of 6 years are welcome at Xugana Island Lodge.
Questions about Xugana Island Lodge
How do we explore from an island lodge?
By water. Guests move through the crystal-clear channels by mokoro, the traditional dugout canoe, or by motorboat, taking in the bird, plant and reptile life along the way. Fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered, and bird watching here is outstanding.
How big is the lodge, and how old?
Xugana was one of the first lodges in the Okavango Delta and has recently been rebuilt, though the character has been kept. It takes only sixteen guests, in large raised reed and thatch chalets facing the lagoon, each with en-suite facilities and a private viewing deck on the shaded fringe of the island.
What do the rates cover?
From US$690 per person per night between 6 January and March, US$990 in April, November and the festive weeks, and US$1,290 from May to October. Included are accommodation, scheduled activities, laundry, all meals, refreshments, local spirits and wines apart from premium brands, and national park fees, government levies and taxes.
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