Nxamaseri Island Lodge is a unique African experience on a private island in the permanent waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. A small, exclusive lodge, it is one of the oldest in the Okavango Delta. The distinct style of Nxamaseri Island Lodge showcases the beauty of the permanent swamp and subtly expresses the rich vibrance of the indigenous people.
Nxamaseri Island Lodge’s proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tsodilo Hills, makes it an attractive destination for those seeking something different in the Okavango Delta. The hills rise dramatically from the flat Kalahari landscape, creating a sacred teeming with ancient San Bushman rock art.
Nxamaseri is a secluded lodge with six twin/double (including a honeymoon) chalets, a triple chalet & one family chalet. All set beneath the forest canopy. Each chalet has its own teak deck. Bedrooms are quiet havens with open access to a seating area on a private deck. Each evening will see guests’ beds turned down and if there is a chill in the air, hot water bottles are tucked in under the blankets as a welcome surprise for tired guests. A safe is provided in each room and at reception for guests’ valuables.
Chalet
Nxamaseri Island Lodge Family Safaris
Children aged 6 and over are welcome at Nxamaseri. However, kids under the age of 16 years must share with a parent at all times.
Safaris create a lifelong impression on children of any age. The incredible guides adore kids and know exactly how to bring a safari alive for young minds. Stopping to look at lion footprints. Or standing next to a huge elephant bone. The guides know how to keep the kids tuned in. Peering through binoculars at a weaver bird carefully repairing a nest. Or watching as huge crocs slip silently into the water as you cruise by. These are experiences that will stay with children forever.
Child Policy
6-11 Years
50%
Private activities must be booked for families with children younger than 6 years old at the daily private activity rate.
To ensure guest safety, we reserve the right to amend walking and mokoro activities, where applicable. This is done at the discretion of Camp Management and Guides.
12-15 Years
75%
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Nxamaseri Island Lodge Activities
Fishing
Nxamaseri Island Lodge is a prime destination for fly and sport fishing from March to December. Tiger fish are indigenous to the area and provide thrilling angling for both experienced and novice fishermen.
Fishing
Mokoro & Boating Safaris
The traditional method of transport along the waterways and over floodplains in Botswana is by mokoro (dug-out canoe). There is no better way to experience the stillness and beauty of the Okavango Delta than to be poled on the water silently. Gliding just inches above the crystal clear surface. Eye level with dragonflies, reed frogs, and water lilies. And within touching distance of the myriad of colorful fish that swim just below the surface.
Explore the Okavango River’s smaller tributaries by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) or motorboat. This gives you the chance to enjoy the magnificent variety of bird, plant, and reptile species found in the area. The boats have comfortable seats, a foldaway canvas roof, and life jackets.
Bird Watching
Spectacular birding is a delightful highlight at the lodge. Especially during the summer months (from September to February) when the migrant birds come to breed. Experienced guides will identify them all for you. The Lodge provides unrivaled water bird viewing, having a large variety of kingfishers, herons, storks, and waterfowl. The area also has an impressive number of woodland and riverine forest species that occur on the islands and the seasonal floodplains beyond the camp.
Southern carmine bee-eater
Guided Bush Walks
Bush walks on the surrounding islands offer the opportunity to track the larger species that inhabit the water wilderness. Guided walks are conducted in small groups with two experienced guides. Giving you the chance to experience the intimacy and piece of unspoiled Africa. Exploring the islands on foot is an effective way of relaxing and finding the more timid, forest-dwelling birds.
Tsodilo Hills Cultural Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of one of Botswana’s greatest treasures, the Tsodilo Hills. One hour from Nxamaseri Island Lodge is one of Botswana’s greatest treasures. The mystical and spiritual Tsodilo Hills rise out of the dry desert landscape, forming the highest point in Botswana. These hills are sacred to the San people of Northern Botswana and are adorned with over 4000 ancient San paintings. A visit to these hills affords one the privilege of being able to see and feel, however briefly, the essence of an ancient culture, fragile and increasingly threatened in the face of pressure from the Western world.
San paintings
Under A Canopy Of Stars
Gaze upward on the star deck fitted with a state of the art telescope. Where constellations weave tales of ancient Gods and celestial wonders, and the passionate staff, will lead you on immersive adventures.
Helicopter Flights (Surcharges apply)
Scenic helicopter flights over the Okavango Delta are available at an additional charge.
Nxamaseri Spa
The over the water spa perfectly encapsulates the lodge’s focus on blending wellness and relaxation into the charming safari routine.
Spa
Nxamaseri Island Lodge dining
Sustainably sourced, local, and healthy ingredients make up a combination that brings alive simple yet delectable meals and snacks. Learning about the traditional practices of fishermen & farmers brings the history of the meals to life.
Healthy food
Specialist Guiding Program
Booking a specialist guide lets you leverage your host’s specialized knowledge and experience. Having a single guide accompany you throughout your Desert & Delta Safaris itinerary. This enables you to develop a deeper connection with the guide and their skillset and creates lifelong friendships.
Why Book A Specialist Guide?
Special Interest Travellers
We will match the right specialist guide with the right travelers. From bird watchers to professional/amateur photographers. Stargazers to entomologists. We have guides best suited to all ranges of special interests.
VIPS or Celebrities
For guests seeking additional on the ground assistance, including professional hosting with discretion and privacy as needed, specialist guiding offers an elevated level of enjoyment and exclusivity to their trip.
Families
Including a specialist guide throughout the itinerary is a perfect way to ensure families have the safari of a lifetime. This will allow the kids and the knowledgeable specialist guide to form a special bond.
Getting to Nxamaseri Island Lodge
To ensure consistency and seamless connectivity for guests staying at Nxamaseri Island Lodge, all flights arrive and depart from Shakawe airstrip. Transfers from/to Shakawe airstrip are approximately 1 hour and are done on a complimentary basis. In an enclosed vehicle and safari boats (water level dependent).
Nxamaseri Island Lodge Accommodation Rates
2025 Nxamaseri Island Lodge
Rates
Green Season:
January – March
Shoulder Season:
1st April – 31st May &
1st November 2025 – 5th January 2026
Peak Season:
June – October
1 – 4 night stay
$690
$960
$1 240
5 – 6 night stay
$649
$902
$1 166
7 or more nights
$635
$883
$1 141
Single Supplement: $434 in Peak Season
Single Surcharge applies to any reservation comprising more than two singles during the Green or Shoulder Season.
Rates include:
Accommodation, scheduled activities, all meals, refreshments, local spirits, and wines (excluding premium brands).
Laundry service.
National park fees and all government levies, taxes, and VAT.
Nxamaseri Island Lodge Specials and Packages
2025 Best Of Nxamaseri Island Lodge 3 Night Package Rates
Per Person Sharing
Green Season: January – March & December
$2 624
Shoulder Season: 1st April – 31st May & 1st November 2025 – 5th January 2026
$3 449
Peak Season: June – October
$4 346
Single surcharge: $1 302
This Fully Inclusive Nxamaseri Island Lodge package includes:
Return flights from Maun to Nxamaseri Island Lodge,
3 nights fully inclusive accommodation as per above inclusions.
Ask us for prices starting or ending in Kasane.
The below packages use a combination of Desert and Delta Camps
The Best of Desert & Delta Safari Packages (BODDS) remains one of the most straightforward, ‘value for money’ ways to book Botswana. Mix and match camps in the portfolio for seamless travel. Choose from 2 to 5 camps or lodges.
BODDS Package Information ↓
The below rates are based on flights from Maun and back to Maun.
2025 Best of Desert & Delta Safari 2 Camps Package Rates
Green Season: January – March
Shoulder Season: 1st April – 31st May & 1st November 2025 – 5th January 2026
Peak Season: June – October
Single Supplement
4 nights
$3 593
$4 693
$5 889
$1 736
5 nights
$4 049
$5 344
$6 759
$2 170
6 nights
$4 673
$6 227
$7 925
$2 604
2025 Best of Desert & Delta Safari 3 Camps Package Rates
Green Season: January – March
Shoulder Season: 1st April – 31st May & 1st November 2025 – 5th January 2026
Peak Season: June – October
Single Supplement
6 nights
$4 976
$6 530
$8 228
$2 604
7 nights
$5 509
$7 280
$9 219
$3 038
8 nights (Free Night Included)
9 nights (Free Night Included)
$6 120
$8 144
$10 360
$3 472
2025 Best of Desert & Delta Safari 4 Camps Package Rates
Green Season: January – March
Shoulder Season: 1st April – 31st May & 1st November 2025 – 5th January 2026
Peak Season: June – October
Single Supplement
8 nights
Free Night Included
$5 812
$7 583
$9 522
$3 038
9 nights
$6 423
$8 447
$10 663
$3 472
10 nights
$7 034
$9 311
$11 804
$3 906
2025 Best of Desert & Delta Safari 5 Camps Package Rates
Green Season: January – March
Shoulder Season: 1st April – 31st May & 1st November 2025 – 5th January 2026
Peak Season: June – October
Single Supplement
10 nights (Free Night Included)
$7 337
$9 614
$12 107
$3 906
Additional Nightly Rates*
$611
$864
$1 141
$434
Supplement for flights from Maun to Kasane (or vice versa): $200 per person
Supplement for flights from and to Kasane: $400 per person
*Additional flight (per person per sector) within the Desert & Delta Safaris circuit
$ 303 per person per sector Maun/Camps and vice versa
$ 503 per person per sector Camps/Kasane and vice versa
Best of Desert & Delta Safari Rates Include:
Accommodation, scheduled activities, all meals, refreshments, local spirits, wines (excluding premium brands) & laundry service.
National park fees, airport departure tax, and all government levies, taxes & 14% Value Added Tax.
All scheduled charter flights on a seat in plane basis per package.
FREE nights are costed into packages of 8 nights or more.
Extra Bonus
Guests staying three nights or more at Camp Okavango: A complimentary Sleep-Out-Deck experience may be requested & booked from 1st April – 31st October.
Guests staying three nights or more at Leroo La Tau: a complimentary Makgadikgadi Pans Sleep-Out experience may be requested & booked from 15th June to 31st October. Alternatively, a Nxai Pan day trip (all year round). Private sleep-outs are available on request and subject to a surcharge (max 6 guests).
Sleep-Outs at Leroo La Tau and Camp Okavango are subject to availability and must be booked at the time of reservation.
FREE helicopter scenic flight applies only to BODDS 10 or more nights where Camp Okavango or Xugana Island Lodge are included in the package.
NOTES:
Chobe Game Lodge cannot be included in the middle of a package itinerary.
BODDS package itineraries must run consecutively.
BODDS packages are based on Maun/Maun (MM), Maun/Kasane (MK.), or Kasane/ Kasane (KK) routing. However, properties with airstrips within Zone 1 (ask us for more info) can be included at the beginning or end of a BODDS package at no additional charge (excluding applicable landing fees).
Should additional nights be added to the BODDS 10-night package, this can be done at the long stay rates with the added flights where necessary.
Children do not get a discount on the above rates – see Ultimate Family Safari Packages.
When booking packages across different rate seasons, the applicable seasonal rates will be charged based on the number of nights that fall into the respective seasons. We’ll give you an accurate quote based on your dates.
Package rates cannot be included with other discounts/rates.
Green Season Discovery Packages
The Green Season Discovery Package is available between January and March. This is the Green Season. Or Secret Season as it is often referred to. It is a magical time to travel in Botswana. With exceptional value for money, combining the right regions and lodges can create a truly sensational safari experience.
Stay at 2 x Desert & Delta camps for 6 nights in the green season and enjoy a great introduction to a Botswana safari. Excluding Chobe Savanna Lodge
6 night/7 day Green Season Discovery Package Rates:
2025 cost for the above packages: $4 595 per person sharing. The single supplement is $2 604.
Includes:
Accommodation and all scheduled activities at both properties
All meals, drinks and local branded alcohol
All scheduled charter flights between the lodges and Maun to Maun (Kasane surcharge applies).
A generous contribution to one of our amazing initiatives
The best local hospitality
Relevant park fees, admin fees, and departure taxes
Excludes:
Curio shop shopping sprees
Staff & guide tips
Private activities and charter flights
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