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Xugana Island Lodge

Xugana Island Lodge is situated on a private concession within the world-renowned Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta braids across 15 000 km² of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, providing an oasis to an abundance of wildlife. In the permanent delta, the myriad of sparkling waterways coil amongst the reed and papyrus beds and open unexpectedly onto tranquil lagoons that are fringed by wooded islands.

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From $1,290 per person sharing, per night

From, per person · night$1,290
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Xugana Island Lodge

About the lodge

An overview of Xugana Island Lodge.

Xugana Island Lodge is situated on a private concession within the world-renowned Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta braids across 15 000 km² of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, providing an oasis to an abundance of wildlife. In the permanent delta, the myriad of sparkling waterways coil amongst the reed and papyrus beds and open unexpectedly onto tranquil lagoons that are fringed by wooded islands.

Highlights

  • Situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta
  • Private thatch chalets with en-suite facilities and private viewing decks
  • Superb water- and land-based game-viewing opportunities

You Should Know

  • Children aged 6 years and older are welcome at the lodge.

The Detail

Xugana Lagoon is recognized as one of the most spectacular permanent water camps in the Okavango Delta. The lodge, located on a wooded island in the Xugana Lagoon, nestles beneath the shade of ancient wild ebony and African mangosteen trees, overlooking the peaceful lagoon. This exclusive reed and thatch structure seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape. Xugana prides itself on exceptional service, comfortable accommodation, and sumptuous cuisine.

The lodge features eight reed-and-thatch Lagoon-Facing Chalets that are raised on wooden platforms to provide breathtaking views of the lagoon. Each chalet includes twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with double vanities and shower, an overhead fan, an in-room safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, an umbrella, a flashlight, an air horn, a hairdryer, and a private deck.

Facilities at the lodge include a lounge, bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a swimming pool, and a viewing deck.

Xugana focuses on water-based activities to explore the delta. Tranquil mokoro trips offer a soothing way to observe a variety of water birds and pods of grunting hippos up close. Motorboat safaris provide access to lagoons and nearby islands, offering exceptional opportunities for game and bird viewing. Wilderness walks allow guests to learn about the wonders of the swamp and the smaller creatures that inhabit the area. Guests can also enjoy catch-and-release fishing, trying their hand at catching bream and tiger fish.

Xugana Island Lodge borders the Moremi Game Reserve, which is home to diverse habitats that support a wide variety of animals. Guests may encounter species such as wild dogs, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, hyenas, zebras, kudus, red lechwe, sable, and roan antelopes.

Bird-watching is excellent throughout the year, with species such as the reed cormorant, African darter, eastern white pelican, African spoonbill, goliath heron, egrets, glossy ibis, sacred ibis, storks, geese, and a variety of ducks among those that can be spotted in the area.

Xugana Island Lodge is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families seeking a tranquil yet rewarding safari experience in the Okavango Delta.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation, all meals, refreshments, local spirits, and wines
  • Scheduled activities, laundry service, emergency medical evacuation insurance, national park fees, and government levies
  • Our rates are per person sharing unless stated otherwise
  • Single supplements may apply
  • Request a quote or speak to one of our agents for the best and most current rates available

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 6 Jan 2026

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Green season

1 May 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

All-Inclusive - All meals, refreshments, local spirits and wines (excluding premium brands), scheduled activities

Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details

$1,290

per person · night

Shoulder

1 Nov 2026 – 5 Jan 2027

All-Inclusive - All meals, refreshments, local spirits and wines (excluding premium brands), scheduled activities

Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details

$990

per person · night

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Stay & Pay

Stay for 4 nights or more and receive a discounted rate with the Best of Desert & Delta Safari packages

Honeymoon offer

For couples celebrating a wedding.

Documented from Desert & Delta Safaris's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.

10 Night Honeymoon Package – Four Lodges

10-night package across four lodges at Recommended Selling Rate (RSR) per person sharing: Green US$8,256 | Shoulder US$11,056 | Peak US$14,016

Desert & Delta Safaris offers a 10-night Honeymoon Package across four lodges (Chobe Game Lodge 3 nights, Sediba Sa Rona 3 nights, Leroo La Tau 2 nights, Nxamaseri Island Lodge 2 nights), routed Maun to Kasane or vice versa. The Recommended Selling Rate (RSR) per person sharing ranges from US$8,256 (Green: 6 Jan–Mar) to US$11,056 (Shoulder: Apr & Nov–5 Jan '27) to US$14,016 (Peak: May–Oct).

Minimum stay
10 nights
Valid
6 January 2026 – 5 January 2027

10 Night Honeymoon Package – Four Lodges

per person sharing: Green US$6,451 | Shoulder US$8,511 | Peak US$10,711 (representing a 25% discount off the RSR)

Desert & Delta Safaris offers the same 10-night Honeymoon Package across four lodges (Chobe Game Lodge 3 nights, Sediba Sa Rona 3 nights, Leroo La Tau 2 nights, Nxamaseri Island Lodge 2 nights), routed Maun to Kasane or vice versa, at a per person sharing. Rates range from US$6,451 (Green: 6 Jan–Mar) to US$8,511 (Shoulder: Apr & Nov–5 Jan '27) to US$10,711 (Peak: May–Oct).

Minimum stay
10 nights
Valid
6 January 2026 – 5 January 2027

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.

Water safari

Out on the water.

Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Xugana Island Lodge. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.

Mokoro

Mokoro Excursion

Xugana Island Lodge offers guided mokoro excursions through the Okavango Delta in eco-friendly dugout canoes built to the traditional design. Guests explore the waterways and lagoons spotting Delta wildlife such as sitatunga, lechwe antelope, crocodile, hippo and a wide variety of birds. All excursions are led by experienced naturalist guides.

Conducted in traditional eco-friendly dugout canoes. Guided by experienced naturalist guides. Management and guides reserve the right to amend mokoro activities at their discretion for guest safety.

Availability
Subject to guide and management discretion; safety amendments may apply

Boat cruise

Boat Safari

Motorised boat safaris depart from Xugana Island Lodge, exploring the lodge's famous lagoon and surrounding islands. The experience offers excellent wildlife and bird-watching opportunities, with the scenic return boat ride across Xugana Lagoon at sunset being a highlight. Guided by experienced naturalist guides.

Conducted on Xugana Lagoon and surrounding waterways. Guided by experienced naturalist guides. Includes sunset return crossing of the lagoon.

Availability
Subject to availability

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

Your specialist for this lodge

Anja Meyer

Anja Meyer

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa

Knows Xugana Island Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Pascal JohnKim Abrahams

With Pascal and Kim across the team.

"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
August 2026 · Australia · with Jolene Welsh · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Xugana Island Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

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