Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Rainy season, migrant birds breeding and green foliage.
Rainy season, migrant birds breeding and green foliage.
Eagle Island Lodge
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Official rating: 5 out of 5 stars, graded by Botswana Tourism OrganisationTented camp
Ultra-luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Full board (FB)
All meals, Selected drinks and 6 more
12 tents
Deluxe Tented Room
Children 6 and over
By air
5 min from Eagle Island Lodge private airstrip
Limited Wi-Fi
Solar power
From about A$5,750
per room / night
Overview
About Eagle Island Lodge
Eagle Island Lodge sits on Xaxaba Island in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, reached by light aircraft. Its 12 tented rooms have private elevated decks and plunge pools, with indoor and outdoor showers and air-conditioning. Safari days combine game drives with walking, birdwatching and water-based excursions when conditions allow. Between outings, settle into the open-air bar, browse the library or book a treatment in the Wellness Pod. Meals, selected drinks, laundry and two daily game viewing activities are included. Children aged six and over are welcome.
“Private plunge pools and spacious tented rooms make this a comfortable choice for couples who want time to unwind between land and water safaris.”
Best for
HoneymoonersLuxury seekersBirdersPhotographersGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionLeopardElephantBuffaloWild dogGiraffeZebraBirdlifePredators
Game drives explore habitat for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards and African wild dogs, while birdlife includes kingfishers and eagles.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- All meals
- Selected drinks
- Laundry
- Two game viewing activities daily
- National park fees
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- VAT
- Exercise equipment and yoga mats
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Mokoro excursions
- Boat safaris
- Birdwatching
Optional extras (at a cost)
Scenic helicopter safaris, the combined horseback and helicopter safari, and a private guide cost extra. Imported Champagne, VSOP spirits and South African Reserve Wines are also extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Spa
- Children's programme
- Library
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Public WiFi
- Boma
- Suits guests with limited mobility
- Limited Wi-Fi
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private plunge pool
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Deluxe Tented Room12 at camp · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Sofa bed for one child aged 8–15 · Private plunge pool, Private elevated deck, Air-conditioning, Indoor shower, Outdoor shower, Bathtub, Mini bar, In-room WiFi
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Eagle Island Lodge private airstrip
- 5 min transfer
- Eagle Island Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 5 min from Eagle Island Lodge private airstrip
- Transfers
- The lodge’s private airstrip is a five-minute drive from camp. Arrive by light aircraft; the island is not accessible by road.
- Luggage
- 20 kg per person
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 6 and over
- Accepted currencies
- BWP, USD, ZAR
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Good
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Best time to visit
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Rains continue; resident game remains close to water.
Rains continue; resident game remains close to water.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Warm, drier conditions as migratory birds depart and the impala rut begins.
Warm, drier conditions as migratory birds depart and the impala rut begins.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Cooler mornings and the impala rut.
Cooler mornings and the impala rut.
May
GoodWildlife: Buffalo herds and elephant numbers increase as the landscape dries.
Buffalo herds and elephant numbers increase as the landscape dries.
Jun
Best time to visitWildlife: Wild dogs seek dens and predators concentrate around permanent water.
Wild dogs seek dens and predators concentrate around permanent water.
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: Animals congregate near water.
Animals congregate near water.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: Larger herds gather near limited water.
Larger herds gather near limited water.
Sep
Best time to visitWildlife: Elephant and buffalo remain concentrated; lions are active.
Elephant and buffalo remain concentrated; lions are active.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Predator activity, fishing and nesting herons during high temperatures.
Predator activity, fishing and nesting herons during high temperatures.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Rains normally arrive mid-month and animals disperse to new vegetation.
Rains normally arrive mid-month and animals disperse to new vegetation.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Regular rains, impala lambing and wildebeest calving.
Regular rains, impala lambing and wildebeest calving.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.