Island Safari Lodge is set on a 300 acre private island reserve, and is just 10 km away from Maun Airport. It is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River under a canopy of beautifully lush and green Okavango trees. The lodge overlooks a floodplain of fields and water that are frequented by an abundance of birdlife and the occasional Hippo. The lodge offers a tranquil bush setting that is complimented by the river view, a pool and the iconic tranquil call of the African Fish Eagle. The accommodation is comfortable and set in the lodge gardens. The lodge comprises of 12 Chalets, 6 Heritage Rooms and 6 Heritage Family Rooms all with en suite showers, DSTV and air conditioning.The lodge has a main bar and restaurant area with seating indoors or out in the gardens. You are able to choose from a la carte menu for lunches and dinners accompanied by our wine list. It is an ideal place to relax alongside flowing waters, or beside one of the swimming pools, using the free WI-FI services and ordering refreshments from the restaurant. For those active bush loving visitors who are interested in adventure, there are many recreational excursions and opportunities available.
1 Night
1x Camping
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 24
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
For the Adventure Camping safaris, guests are only required to pitch and fold their own tent. All cooking, cleaning and any other camp chores are taken care of by the Bush Ways Safari team, made up of an experienced local safari guide and a camp assistant. We provide 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m dome tents and a comfortable 5cm high density foam mattress. We mostly camp in areas with no formal ablutions, and therefore build our own bush toilet and shower when camping in these areas.
Guests travel in a Bush Ways custom-built safari vehicle. All Bush Ways safari vehicles are specially designed to offer optimum comfort and maximize game viewing and photographic opportunities for the guests. Each vehicle has been designed to seat 16 guests but takes a maximum of 12 during Adventure Camping Safaris, which ensures excellent game viewing and mobility.
2 Nights
1x Camping
Drotsky’s Cabins on the western panhandle of the Okavango Delta near Shakawe in the northwestern corner of Botswana, is an original pioneer lodge. The bar at Drotsky’s Cabins is frequented by both locals and tourists. The papyrus channels and lush vegetation of the river make the cabins an ideal venue for fishing and bird watching. The river boasts seventeen species of fish, most notable are the tiger fish and bream. Apart from many opportunities to view birds and some wildlife of the Shakawe area in Botswana, the lodge also offers a place for rest and relaxation.
2 Nights
1x Camping
Mbiroba Camp is situated on the Okavango River floodplain beside Seronga, a small, remote village at the northern end of the Okavango Delta. Guests can explore the many facets of traditional African life at Mbiroba. The camp accommodations are in 5 two floor chalets with bathroom, outdoor shower, solar water heating and lighting. There are also shaded camping areas with ablutions, gas water heating and laundry facilities. Tents, sleeping bags and mattresses may be hired from the camp. Amenities include excellent ablutions, a curio shop, as well as an extensive lounge area with bar and restaurant.
4 Nights
1x Camping
Tsodilo Hills is a rare and unique place with an atmosphere of intrigue and mystery. The word Tsodilo is derived from the Hambukushu word 'sorile' which means sheer. It is believed to be the site of first Creation by the Bushmen who painted more than 3500 rock paintings against the magnificent stone faces of the hills. Some of the paintings date back to around 800 to 1300 AD. Perhaps that is why the site is held sacred by the locals.
The Tsodilo Hills have a special significance to the Bushmen who have been living here for thousands of years. The Tsodilo Hills consist of four large pieces of rock, rising unexpectedly from the dry expanse of desert. The Bushmen referred to the bigger rock as the 'male', the smaller one was known as the 'female', and the smallest one was the 'child'. According to legends the fourth hill was the male hill's first wife, whom he left for a younger woman, and who now prowls in the background.The Bushmen believe the hills are a resting place for the spirits of the deceased and that their gods live in grottos within the Female Hill, from where they rule the world. The most sacred place is near the top of the Male Hill. Legend has it that the first spirit prayed after creating the world. It is also believed that these gods will cause misfortune and bad luck if anyone hunts or causes death near the hills.
The Tsodilo Hills are one of the most historically significant rock art sites in the world, It boasts 500 individual sites representing thousands of years of human habitation. Nobody knows the exact age of the paintings although some are thought to be more than 20 000 years old, whilst others are merely a century old.
There are no official campsites in the area so you may camp anywhere you like. Water may be drawn from a well near the airstrip.
2 Nights
1x Camping
Guma Lagoon Camp is situated along the banks of the Guma Lagoon on the northwestern side of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The campsite is truly a fisherman's paradise and bird watchers' haven. Accommodation options include self-catering tents and canvas chalets. Guests can also enjoy spin or fly-fishing at the lagoon. Some fish species include Barbel, African Pike, Redbreast Tilapia, Threespot Tilapia, Green-headed Tilapia, and Purple Largemouth.
Property Facilities
Bar, Pool, Restaurant
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, En-Suite, Shower
Services
Credit Card
2 Nights
1x Camping
Island Safari Lodge is set on a 300 acre private island reserve, and is just 10 km away from Maun Airport. It is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River under a canopy of beautifully lush and green Okavango trees. The lodge overlooks a floodplain of fields and water that are frequented by an abundance of birdlife and the occasional Hippo. The lodge offers a tranquil bush setting that is complimented by the river view, a pool and the iconic tranquil call of the African Fish Eagle. The accommodation is comfortable and set in the lodge gardens. The lodge comprises of 12 Chalets, 6 Heritage Rooms and 6 Heritage Family Rooms all with en suite showers, DSTV and air conditioning.The lodge has a main bar and restaurant area with seating indoors or out in the gardens. You are able to choose from a la carte menu for lunches and dinners accompanied by our wine list. It is an ideal place to relax alongside flowing waters, or beside one of the swimming pools, using the free WI-FI services and ordering refreshments from the restaurant. For those active bush loving visitors who are interested in adventure, there are many recreational excursions and opportunities available.
1 Night
1x Camping
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 24
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
