Xugana Island Lodge

Lodge And Activity Highlights

• Guided walking safaris
• Excellent bird-watching
• Game viewing by mokoro excursions and motorboat
• Exceptional guides and staff
• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Night drive safaris
• Sundowners like no other
• The swimming pool is a great place to relax

General Lodge Information

• Lodge type; Classic Safari Lodge
• Location; Okavango Delta
• Lodge size; 8 Safari Chalets
• Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

Xugana Island In The Okavango Delta Offer Exceptional Wildlife And A Unique Safari Lodge

Xugana Island Lodge is a magnificent site in Botswana's famed Okavango Delta. Xugana means "kneel down to drink".

It takes full advantage of this location, with an expansive viewing deck and al fresco dining area that overlooks the vast, pristine body of water. Xugana Lagoon is widely recognised as one of the most spectacular permanent water sites in the Okavango Delta and Africa’s largest and most awe-inspiring oasis.

If you're looking for a truly special and unique safari experience, Xugana Island Lodge is perfect.

The Okavango Delta is a permanent inland delta formed where the Okavango River flows into the Kalahari Desert. The Xugana Lagoon and surrounding islands are home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lion, elephant, hippo, leopard, cape buffalo, red lechwe, and more.

Here at Xugana Island Lodge, you can enjoy all the classic features of an African safari – game drives, night drives, bush walks, and mokoro excursions (traditional dugout canoe) while relaxing in luxury accommodation and enjoying outstanding views.

Xugana Island Lodge is the perfect place to experience this natural wonder.

Rooms and Suites

Xugana Island Lodge with eight raised reed and thatch chalets offers guests beautiful views of the Xugana Lagoon.

The chalets are furnished with twin beds (or queen should one wish) all draped in mosquito nets, en-suite facilities, showers, overhead fans and private viewing decks.

His and her robes are provided for your comfort during your stay at Xugana Island Lodge.

Accommodation Facilities

The Xugana Island Lodge is located in the Okavango Delta and takes full advantage of its beautiful surroundings.

There is an open boma and al fresco dining area that overlooks the expanse of the Okavango River, and the lounge, bar, and dining areas are set back under a tree canopy.

The swimming pool is a great place to relax.

WiFi is available, but bear in mind that the internet connection is not that fast.

Wildlife Activities

The Xugana Island Lodge offers a variety of safari activities for guests to enjoy. Game drives led by professional and vastly experienced guides, and trackers depart every morning and later afternoon. On these game drives, one will spot, view, and photograph some of the most amazing wildlife.

Exploring the Delta by motorboat or canoe (mokoro), combined with walking on surrounding islands in the concession, gives guests the chance to experience a classic Okavango Delta safari.

Walking safaris around Xugana Island and nature walks around the lodge are perfect for spotting wildlife big and small.

Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, with migrant birds present in the summer months. Fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered as an activity at the lodge.

Xugana Island Lodge is the perfect place to experience all that the Okavango Delta has to offer.