4.9 /5

Based on over 1000 Verified Reviews.

Overview

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.

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

Activities

Bird watching
Boat excursions
Fishing
Sunset cruises
Guided walking safaris
Mokoro trails
Game drives
Night drives

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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Rooms

Standard Room

The Lodge’s rustic reed and thatch chalets epitomize minimal elegance and well thought-out design. Xugana Island accommodates only 16 guests in eight chalets, each with views over the lagoon. All the chalets feature twin beds, en suite bathrooms, overhead fans and private viewing decks.

Facilities

The central boma is delightfully free of fussy décor, blending classic Colonial-era design with homely comforts and practical touches. Escape the midday heat with a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, which is set in the Lodge’s lush gardens. The communal viewing deck lends itself to convivial conversations with your fellow guests, while the stylish little bar is the ideal spot to share an after dinner liqueur.

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.

General facilities

Boma
Swimming Pool
Laundry Service
Bar

Rates

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Dates	Board	Price
2022-07-01 — 2022-10-31	Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras)	$1,060
2022-11-01 — 2022-11-30	Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras)	$810
2022-12-01 — 2022-12-31	Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras)	$600
2023-01-01 — 2023-03-31	Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras)	$615
2023-04-01 — 2023-06-30	Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras)	$855
2023-07-01 — 2023-10-31	Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras)	$1,105
2023-11-01 — 2023-11-30	Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras)	$855
2023-12-01 — 2023-12-31	Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras)	$615

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.
Request a quote or speak to one of our African Safari Experts for the best, most current rates available.

Traveller Reviews

Xugana Island Lodge

Agnieszka Baranska

"Xugana - very friendly staff, nice lodge, walking safari"

Ali Osman

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 st

Dale Matthews

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 appr eciated.

Kristin Lovell

"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."

Norval Wener

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

Peter Leigh

"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."

Roger Wood

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 ti

Lane Penry

"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."

Mark Holloway

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

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