Xugana Island Lodge

$740 - $1,410

per person sharing

At A Glance

$740 - $1,410

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Children Under 12 Welcome

Accommodation Highlights

Exceptional island setting
In the game-rich Okavango Delta
Intimate & peaceful
Thrilling power boat cruises
Tranquil dug-out canoe trips
Superb birding & nature walks
Bream and Tiger Fishing

Overview of Xugana Island Lodge

Botswana, Okavango Delta

Xugana Island Lodge is set in a true natural wonder, the pristine Okavango Delta – the world's largest inland Delta supports a rich diversity of wildlife and some 450 bird species. The Lodge nestles under a grand canopy of trees on an island overlooking the lush Xugana Lagoon, with its network of tranquil waterways and whispering papyrus beds.

Enjoy thrilling power boat cruises and dreamy jaunts in traditional dug-out canoes (mokoro) in the expert care of Xugana's local guides. You may encounter the rare red lechwe or the semi-aquatic sitatunga antelope on superb nature walks, or indulge in a spot of fishing for Tiger and Bream in the Lagoon.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences

1 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

1 Nov 2026 - 5 Jan 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

6 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

1 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

1 May 2027 - 31 Oct 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

1 Nov 2027 - 5 Jan 2028

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

Please treat all pricing as a guide only:
  • All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
  • Single supplements may apply.
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Exceptional island setting
In the game-rich Okavango Delta
Intimate & peaceful
Thrilling power boat cruises
Tranquil dug-out canoe trips
Superb birding & nature walks
Bream and Tiger Fishing

Bird watching

Boat excursions

Fishing

Guided walking safaris

Mokoro trails

Sunset cruises

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Rooms at Xugana Island Lodge

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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  • Enjoy incredible views of the Okavango Delta from your luxury tent | Xugana Island Lodge

Luxury Family Tent

The Luxury Family Tents have two identical en suite Luxury Tents connected at the entry way. This is a great option for either friends travelling together or for a family with children.

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Luxury Tent

The Lodge’s Luxury Tents epitomize minimal elegance and well thought-out design. Xugana Island accommodates 22 guests in 10 Luxury Tents, each with views over the lagoon. All the rooms feature twin / king beds, en suite bathrooms, overhead fans, a private viewing deck – mesh-fronted to maximise view of the lagoon while providing the option of opening up or keeping enclosed.

General Facilities

Xugana Island Lodge offers an intimate Delta experience, with facilities designed to bring you closer to the natural rhythm of this unique ecosystem. Unwind in the swimming pool overlooking the lagoon or gather around the communal firepit on the over-water deck—perfect for sharing stories and stargazing to the soundtrack of the surrounding watery wilderness.

Most activities are water-based, including guided mokoro excursions and boat safaris through the winding channels. Depending on the season, guided bush walks provide a ground-level perspective on the Delta's ecology. For those seeking a bird's-eye view, scenic helicopter flights are available at an extra cost—offering breathtaking vistas and the chance to spot elephants, hippos, red lechwe, and buffalo from above.

Reaching the lodge is part of the adventure: a scenic light aircraft flight brings you to a nearby airstrip, followed by a tranquil boat or mokoro ride through the channels to the island jetty, where a warm welcome awaits. With in-room Wi-Fi, you can stay connected when needed.

Bar

Boma

Curio shop

Fire pit

Heli-pad

In-room Wi-Fi

Laundry service

Lounge

Swimming pool

Swimming pool

Viewing deck

Dining

The service is warm and sincere, perfectly complementing the food and a worthy selection of South African wines. The kitchen serves up a fusion of delicious local flavours and international cuisine, which is served in an open-air boma or the alfresco dining area. Both are semi-enclosed areas under the island's towering mahogany and mangosteen trees and offer differing, but equally dazzling, views over the Okavango Delta's pristine waters.

A romantic, candlelight dinner for two on the floating deck is highly recommended with its novel position on the lagoon and star-studded sky overhead.

Expert Opinion

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Bonita Cronje

Bonita Cronje

Africa Safari Expert

This is a permanent water camp so only water activities and walking are offered. Good to combine with a land camp but perfect for those wanting a bit of relaxation while on safari.

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Traveller Reviews

  • KH
    Karin Henderson
    traveler

    Xugana was a smaller lodge and more to our liking. Again, the accommodation was comfortable and had all we needed for our stay. The water safaris were a new experience for us and very enjoyable. The nature walk was a welcome change from sitting still for hours on trips out. On our last night, we were treated to a special dinner out on the lagoon with just ourselves and a member of staff serving food and drinks. It was a wonderful end to this leg of the holiday.

  • SP
    Sonja Phillips
    traveler

    Knowledgeable guides on safari and Mokoro (every bird, antelope, insect, frog, animal tracks in the sand — they knew it all and found the lions after tracking them). The guide at Xugana Island Lodge drove the vehicle so the light would be optimal for photographs. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the animals in the reserve and used reference manuals to help identify birds.

    Final dinner at Xugana Island Lodge was the most memorable experience of them all. The staff said a farewell to me mentioning it was my last night. The candlelit dinner in the bush under the stars brought tears to my eyes. No one has ever, I mean, ever been so kind and generous to me on a vacation. It was a beautiful experience.

  • SO
    Sharyn Ossebaar
    traveler

    We had the most amazing and enjoyable time and everything was excellently organised by you. I think our ultimate highlight was seeing a successful wild dog hunt right in front of us just to name one of many highlights. I posted a tiny selection of photo’s on my facebook page if you haven’t seen any of my photo’s yet.
    Thanks for everything and by talking with other guests and guides, we definitely want to go back and explore even more of Botswana so we’ll be in contact again at some point in the future (once we save some more money!!).

  • AB
    Agnieszka Baranska
    traveler

    Xugana – very friendly staff, nice lodge, walking safari

  • AO
    Ali Osman
    traveler

    We all agreed that the three camps we did (Xugana, Leroo La Tau, and Savute) offered a diverse perspective from a landscape and animal standpoint and were therefore a really nice complement. The order in which we did the camps was also great. We started in Xugana which is much more relaxing and tranquil and that was what we needed after a very long journey from the US. The location of the camp in the Okavango delta is stunning and I'm so glad we got to spend some time there.

  • BC
    Bonita Cronje
    employee

    This is a permanent water camp so only water activities and walking are offered. Good to combine with a land camp but perfect for those wanting a bit of relaxation while on safari.

  • DM
    Dale Matthews
    traveler

    Xugana Island Lodge has a terrific location and wonderful al fresco dining. We also appreciated the free drinks and laundry (as we did for the Chobe Game Lodge) : it is a small thing, monetarily, to provide these services, but they are very much appreciated.

  • KL
    Kristin Lovell
    traveler

    The lodge was absolutely amazing. As it turned out, a couple of people from my group were there at the same time so it was very pleasant. The food at the lodge was awesome! And I loved the activities and the fact that we had “siesta” time.

  • NW
    Norval Wener
    traveler

    The accommodations were first class, and the food excellent. guides at the camps were unbelievable especially at Xuagana

  • PL
    Peter Leigh
    traveler

    2 nights here on this trip was just right. I did 4 activities including 2 walks which I really enjoyed. Staff were excellent. Guides Kitso and Body were great, They were very easy to talk to.

  • RW
    Roger Wood
    traveler

    This came out the favourite mostly because we got the chance to walk and track animals on foot which after sitting in jeeps was jolly nice. Also loved the water situation there and we met up with two super Swiss couples. It’s amazing – most of the time we were in the minority being British! Everything done in English but not many of us around. We saw lots of game and wonderful birds and enjoyed the whole holiday.

  • LP
    Lane Penry
    traveler

    We loved the lodge and the staff were great. We really enjoyed all of the activities and hope to go back during the dry season.

  • MH
    Mark Holloway
    traveler

    We were also blown away by our Botswana experience. We heard good things about the South Africa game parks that we were going to visit, but I am so grateful you steered us to Botswana instead. Desert and Delta does a great job welcoming, entertaining and accommodating guests. We were impressed with both Xugana and Savute, but loved Xugana most for it’s more intimate feel. Beyond the lodges and the animals there, the experience of traveling by light aircraft over the Botswana landscape was memorable. So glad we did that.

KH
Karin Henderson
traveler

Xugana was a smaller lodge and more to our liking. Again, the accommodation was comfortable and had all we needed for our stay. The water safaris were a new experience for us and very enjoyable. The nature walk was a welcome change from sitting still for hours on trips out. On our last night, we were treated to a special dinner out on the lagoon with just ourselves and a member of staff serving food and drinks. It was a wonderful end to this leg of the holiday.

SP
Sonja Phillips
traveler

Knowledgeable guides on safari and Mokoro (every bird, antelope, insect, frog, animal tracks in the sand — they knew it all and found the lions after tracking them). The guide at Xugana Island Lodge drove the vehicle so the light would be optimal for photographs. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the animals in the reserve and used reference manuals to help identify birds.

Final dinner at Xugana Island Lodge was the most memorable experience of them all. The staff said a farewell to me mentioning it was my last night. The candlelit dinner in the bush under the stars brought tears to my eyes. No one has ever, I mean, ever been so kind and generous to me on a vacation. It was a beautiful experience.

SO
Sharyn Ossebaar
traveler

We had the most amazing and enjoyable time and everything was excellently organised by you. I think our ultimate highlight was seeing a successful wild dog hunt right in front of us just to name one of many highlights. I posted a tiny selection of photo’s on my facebook page if you haven’t seen any of my photo’s yet.
Thanks for everything and by talking with other guests and guides, we definitely want to go back and explore even more of Botswana so we’ll be in contact again at some point in the future (once we save some more money!!).

AB
Agnieszka Baranska
traveler

Xugana – very friendly staff, nice lodge, walking safari

AO
Ali Osman
traveler

We all agreed that the three camps we did (Xugana, Leroo La Tau, and Savute) offered a diverse perspective from a landscape and animal standpoint and were therefore a really nice complement. The order in which we did the camps was also great. We started in Xugana which is much more relaxing and tranquil and that was what we needed after a very long journey from the US. The location of the camp in the Okavango delta is stunning and I'm so glad we got to spend some time there.