Owing to its remote delta location, Xugana Island Lodge is a year round water paradise offering guests the chance to experience the beauty of the Okavango Delta with its myriad of deep waterways, open floodplains, and diverse wildlife inhabitants. Xugana Lagoon is widely recognized as one of the most spectacular permanent water sites in the Okavango Delta. It is in the Shinde concession. The Okavango Delta is Africa’s largest and most awe inspiring oasis.
Xugana Island Lodge takes full advantage of this magnificent site. An expansive deck and al fresco dining area overlook the vast, pristine body of water that makes up the permanent Okavango Delta. The lounge, bar, and dining areas are set back under the Ebony and African Mangosteen tree canopy in open-sided thatched structures. A swimming pool is the perfect place to relax.
The camp is undergoing a rebuild and will open in April/May 2025.
Each of the 10 x Luxury Safari Tents is elegantly raised at the island’s edge with an enclosed private deck with vistas overlooking the lagoon. Inside, there are tastefully designed en suite rooms that capture the natural colors and atmosphere of the Okavango Delta. The tents can be double (king bed) and twin bed (2 x singles). The en suite bathroom has a shower, double vanity, and toilet.
Spacious tent with writing desk, mosquito draped bed, and lounging deck
In keeping with Xugana Island Lodge’s reputation for privacy, one Luxury Family Safari Tent offers a perfect blend of luxury, intimacy, and nature. The family room includes two separate bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a connecting corridor between rooms. One of the bedrooms can be configured as a twin or a double and can accommodate 2 x children in twin beds (or a double), and a third child on a roll out bed). Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom including showers, toilets, and vanities.
Room amenities:
Fans and mosquito nets in all guest rooms
220V Plug points for charging equipment and WiFi
A range of African bio-degradable soaps, conditioning shampoo, hand wash, body lotion with insect repellent, and shower caps
A hairdryer and a flashlight
Tea and coffee facilities in each room
Gowns supplied in each room
Umbrellas for the rainy season
Battery operated reading lights, a desk light, and a bathroom light at night
Small safe for valuables
Emergency air horn
Laundry service (complimentary).
Xugana Island Lodge Activities
Xugana Island Lodge is in a private concession offering a range of activities giving you the chance to experience a true Okavango Delta safari. All activities are conducted by experienced professional guides.
Mokoro & Boating Safaris
Explore the crystal clear waterways by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) or motorboat for the chance to enjoy the magnificent variety of bird, plant, and reptile species found in the area. On Mokoro’s, you’ll experience the shallower channels and floodplains of the Okavango Delta. Guided excursions through the deeper channels and lagoons of the Okavango Delta in hard bottom aluminum boats. The boats have comfortable seats, a foldaway canvas roof, and life jackets.
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 nature up close and personal.
Fishing
Catch and release fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered as an added activity at the lodge (season dependent). All fishing equipment is available at the lodge.
Bird Watching
Birding is spectacular, especially during the summer months (from September to February) when the migrant birds come to breed. Experienced guides will identify them all for you.
Malachite kingfisher Bird
Helicopter Flights (Surcharges apply)
Scenic helicopter flights over the Okavango Delta are available at an additional charge.
Helicopter flip
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.
Xugana Island Lodge Accommodation Rates
2025 Xugana 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.
Xugana Island Lodge Specials and Packages
2025 Best Of Xugana 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 Xugana Island Lodge package includes:
Return flights from Maun to Xugana 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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