Exuding safari splendour, Eagle Island Lodge, a Belmond Safari, is set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the remote Xaxaba Island. Surrounded by strikingly beautiful lagoons and lush vegetation, it overlooks a plethora of magnificent wildlife in the heart of Africa. With a collection of just twelve tented rooms, the lodge is an intimate oasis that enjoys regular interactions with neighbouring animals and a variety of coveted birds that soar through the skies daily, alongside luxurious amenities, a pool, a library, and sunset views from the iconic Fish-Eagle Bar.

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APPROX. 20 mins flight from Maun APPROX. 20 mins flight from Maun
Sustainable Sustainable
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SUGGESTED LENGTH: 3 TO 5 DAYS SUGGESTED LENGTH: 3 TO 5 DAYS

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Nestled amongst the verdant waterways and lush floodplains of the Okavango Delta, the lodge is situated deep within the wilderness, combining its remote location with the world-class hospitality for which Belmond is so well renowned.

 

Sightings of elephants drinking from the wetlands and Africa’s celebrated fish eagles are a daily occurrence, and the region’s vast wildlife populations frequently cross the channels surrounding the lodge.

 

Intimate yet immersive, the lodge’s spacious tented rooms have been curated to blend seamlessly with the landscape, and each opens onto a generous private deck with a plunge pool overlooking the vistas beyond.

Designed with local influences, the rooms are furnished with large beds and feature walk-in wardrobes, luxurious bathrooms and outdoor showers, and are fully air-conditioned.

 

Throughout the lodge, Belmond’s hallmark dining experiences are set against dramatic scenery. Chefs prepare exquisite dishes inspired by African flavours, using local produce for meals savoured under the stars, as well as sunset drinks at the romantic Fish-Eagle Bar.

 

At the heart of the lodge are its engaging experiences, offering some of the most uplifting and inspiring wildlife sightings in the world. Centred around the wetlands that cocoon the lodge, safaris are water-first, unlike those in other land-based game reserves.

 

Explored by dugout canoes and motorised boats, the waterways provide prime views of birdlife and the animals inhabiting the area.

Location

Okavango Delta

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge sits on Xaxaba Island in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by permanent lagoons, reed‑fringed channels, and palm‑dotted floodplains, it occupies a private concession known for water-based safari experiences. Access by light aircraft from Maun (about 20–30 minutes) or Kasane (about 60–90 minutes) to the lodge’s private airstrip

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