Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana | Okavango Delta
Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana, is the ultimate Okavango Delta water- experience-focused safari lodge.
The lodge is decorated to reflect an explorer’s base. Design highlights in the twelve spacious deluxe tented rooms include oversized beds with views of the delta, large outdoor decks with a vista, private plunge pools, indoor & outdoor showers, a reading nook and walk-in wardrobes.
Fully rebuilt public areas include a stylish dining area with a pizza oven, a lounge area with an artisan-style bar, a library, a campfire area and the Fish Eagle Bar which is located directly on the water. Local artisans and materials were used throughout the renovations.
The lodge offers a variety of water-focused safari activities including motorboat safaris, barge cruises, mokoro safaris (a local canoe), fishing, as well as walking safaris and the ultimate air safari experience by helicopter.
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Rim flow private plunge poolCredit: Mark Williams
Exterior viewCredit: Mark Williams
View from the spacious roomsCredit: Mark Williams
Bedroom interiorCredit: Mark WilliamsFeaturing a twin or king size bed, mosquito net and reading lights
Bathroom InteriorsCredit: Mark WilliamsFeaturing a double basin, indoor and outdoor shower, oversized bath and a walk-in cupboard
Exterior view of a tented roomCredit: Mark WilliamsFeaturing an extended deck
Exterior of main buildingCredit: Mark WilliamsWith an elephant making his welcome appearance
Restaurant interiorCredit: Mark WilliamsEnjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the Detla
Relaxation areaCredit: Mark Williams
Breakfast setupCredit: Mark Williams
Pizza ovenCredit: Mark Williams
Private diningCredit: Mark Williams
Aerial view of the lodgeCredit: Mark Williams
Aerial viewCredit: Mark Williams
Fish Eagle BarCredit: Mark WilliamsOverlooking the Okavango Delta
Mokoro excursionCredit: Heiko Von Fintel
Mokoro Canoe SafariCredit: Heiko von FintelThis traditional dugout canoe takes you gliding over shallow, clear waters past brilliant water lilies and papyrus grasses to areas inaccessible by boat.
Walking SafarisCredit: Mark Williams
Helicopter SafarisCredit: Mark Williams
Picnic by a Baobab treeCredit: Mark Williams
Bush drivesCredit: Mark Williams(Achievable during dry season)
Lodge InteriorCredit: Erika HobartGrab a game of chess or backgammon in the lounge as the sun sets.
Setting up for Afternoon TeaCredit: Erika HobartAfternoon Tea - teh perfect snack time.
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Deluxe Tented Room (s)
Each of the lodge's 12 rooms are 82 square meters in size and boasts its own plunge pool and outdoor deck. Offering contemporary luxury, every detail has been carefully thought-out.
The centerpiece is an over-sized bed with views onto the Delta. Each room features a luxurious bathroom with a large bathtub, double vanity unit and a walk-in wardrobe, as well as a walled outdoor shower with a window looking onto the Delta.
Facilities include:
Private outdoor rim flow plunge pool and viewing deck. Air conditioning Mini-bar In-room safe Hair dryer 10v/220v plugs for electric razors Indoor and outdoor shower Dressing gowns and slippers Hairdryer Tea and coffee making facilities Reading/relaxation nook
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, TV Room
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Smoking Rooms, Tea / Coffee
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Here you experience the remoteness of the Okavango Delta and get a bird's eye view of the inaccessible lakes and islands.
Your pilot’s voice is coming through on the headset. “Look to the right where a herd of buffalos is crossing the river. We’re going down for a close-up view.” Next, you’re soaring up again. “We’re heading to a higher altitude. See the formation of the channels and the way in which the water and land mass has evolved over centuries.”
Helicopter flights over Botswana are one of life’s big adventures. Hunting has rarely been done from above and therefore animals are unperturbed by aircraft. Surprisingly, you may hover just a few feet over great herds of zebra as they continue to graze, completely unconcerned.
Even more exciting, you may be able to touch down on an island far away from human habitation and stand in a spot that has not been touched by the modern world. A speed boat may appear bearing coffee or a celebratory glass of sparkling wine: sip at leisure as you gaze on lush, riverine scenery—one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
(Additional rates apply)
We are thrilled to introduce the first helicopter and horseback safari combination in Botswana at the Belmond Eagle Island Lodge.
Combining an aerial safari by private helicopter with a horse-ride through one of the world’s last true remaining wildernesses, the excursion offers a new way to explore the UNESCO world heritage site and its magnificent inhabitants.
This traditional dugout canoe takes you gliding over shallow, clear waters past brilliant water lilies and papyrus grasses to areas inaccessible by boat.
On a walking safari through the Delta you are totally enveloped in nature. You spot amazing things close-up: an insect, animal tracks, big game droppings, swarming termite mounds. These small, unexpected aspects of life often make the biggest impression. If a game drive is like reading a book: a walking safari is like actually becoming a character in that book.
Many people come to Belmond Eagle Island Lodge purely to experience its huge variety of birds. The 400 land and aquatic species drawn to the watery Okavango Delta make for unrivalled bird viewing.
Belmond Eagle Island Lodge is positioned close to Xaxaba village. On request you may visit the village and you may be invited into a private home to experience aspects of their way of life. This is no tourist attraction, but a community of people who have adapted ancient traditions to modern times.
Motorboat safaris up the Delta takes to closer to nature and far of areas not acceptable by foot or vehicle.
Take a slow gently cruise down the Delta for sundowners, you might just see a Fish Eagle taking flight or pods of hippos in the distance through an African sunset.
Morning and afternoon game drives are available in open land cruisers. Night game drives with spotlights and stargazing presentations are also available after dinner. As the lodge is located on a private concession, vehicles are allowed to drive before and after sunset, as well as off road.
Enjoy superb cuisine under cover or in the open air surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Our chefs will also happily prepare picnics for you to take on a game drive.
Game drives often start early. You will be woken with a light breakfast to enjoy in your tent before setting off on your drive.
Restaurant times: Early breakfast (served around 6am) Light snacks, tea and coffee on morning activity Midday meal served between 10h30-13h30 Afternoon tea (served around 4pm) Drinks and snacks on afternoon activity Dinner (served around 8pm)
With incredible views cross the Okavango Delta and delicious food to match, the dining experience at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge is one to remember.
Choose an elegant candle-lit dinner on the private outdoor deck (additional rates apply).
There is no better place to experience the sunset over the Okavango Delta than from the Fish-Eagle Bar.
Open-air and covered bar and lounge areas with a dedicated viewing deck provide the best of both worlds - a complete view of the Delta coupled with the cool relaxation of this safari hideaway.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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5 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Counter-balancing the wilderness are restful, air conditioned, en-suite lodgings. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. Other facilities include a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area, a stylish bar with an outside terrace, an expansive deck offering magnificent views over the Chobe River as well as conference facilities for business travellers. All meals are catered for in various locations throughout the lodge including the terrace, boma and riverfront deck.
Each of Chobe Game Lodge's 4 luxury suites has an individual plunge pool set on a private terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of the endless landscape and open plains. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. All 46 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings.
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The Chobe Game Lodge Eastern DeckAerial view of the eastern deck at Chobe Game Lodge
Standard Double roomInterior of the standard rooms at Chobe Game Lodge including airconditioning and mini bars
Standard Room and Suite Bathroom InteriorInterior view of the standard room and suit bathrooms at Chobe Game Lodge including double basin, bath and separate shower
Room exteriorThe only lodge located in the Chobe National Park riverfront - all rooms face the Chobe River
Honeymoon Suite and Family Suite Main Bedroom Interior An interior view of the honeymoon and family suites main bedroom leading through to the lounge
Suite loungeThe lounge in the honeymoon and family suites leading through to the main bedroom
Family & Honeymoon Suite ExteriorThe private patio and plunge pool in the honeymoon and family suites
Family & Honeymoon Suite ExteriorThe private patio and plunge pool in the honeymoon and family suites with a view over the Chobe River
Chobe Game Lodge LoungeBeautifully Moorish inspired decor throughout the lodges interior lounges
Chobe Game Lodge LoungeChobe Game Lodge has several lounges to relax and enjoy between activities
Linyanti Cocktail BarThe downstairs Linyanti Cocktail Bar
Swimming PoolThe main swimming pool with loungers
Dining on the Chobe DeckOutdoor dining on the deck at Chobe Game Lodge overlooking the Chobe River
Private dining at Chobe Game LodgePrivate dining on the Eastern Deck
Outside Lounge and Dining DeckChobe Game Lodge has an extended deck on the edge of the Chobe River offering several dining options and view points to enjoy the river.
Boma Lawn Dining Dining on the lawn near the Boma at Chobe Game Lodge
Breakfast on the deckBreakfast setup beneath the tress on the deck overlooking the Chobe River
Family Travel to Chobe Game LodgeEnjoying the peaceful setting at Chobe Game Lodge
Game viewing from the Chobe DeckLooking out over the floodplains from the Chobe Deck
Chobe Game Lodge SpaInside the new Chobe Game Lodge Spa Treatment Rooms
Gym Room The gym at Chobe Game Lodge is available to all guests.
The newly rebuilt and decorated standard rooms have been expanded in size and lead onto a spacious terrace facing the Chobe River. Inside the rooms are all the amenities and comforts you expect from a luxury safari lodge. The en-suite bathrooms include a large bath and separate shower, while air-conditioners and overhead fans ensure you have a comfortable stay throughout your time at Chobe Game Lodge. Interleading standard rooms are available for families on request.
The newly rebuilt and decorated standard rooms have been expanded in size and lead onto a spacious terrace facing the Chobe River. Inside the rooms are all the amenities and comforts you expect from a luxury safari lodge. The en-suite bathrooms include a large bath and separate shower, while air-conditioners and overhead fans ensure you have a comfortable stay throughout your time at Chobe Game Lodge.
The standard family room is available for families looking for their ultimate family safari. The family room has two separate bedrooms with a shared bathroom and a patio facing the Chobe River.
The most private location in the lodge and the chosen suite for famous honeymoon couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in 1975, the elegant Honeymoon Suite is ideal for couples looking to spoil themselves while on their Chobe safari with a touch of romance and complete privacy.
The Honeymoon Suite has a similar layout to the luxury family suites, with a large private terrace, infinity plunge pool and large, relaxing sun-loungers from which to soak up the Chobe views.
Inside the suite is an open-plan lounge with comfortable loungers and a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed. Leading from the bedroom, the luxurious bathroom includes a separate bath, large shower and twin basins.
With easy access and a diversity of safari experiences, the Chobe region is the ideal destination in Botswana for a family safari. The luxury family suites (suitable only for children over 6 years of age) are the perfect complement, with ample space and privacy, and overlooking the Chobe River. Large wooden doors lead onto a private terrace and infinity plunge pool for the family to enjoy in complete privacy.
Inside is an open-plan lounge with comfortable loungers, a master bedroom with double bed and a second bedroom with twin beds, all opening onto the terrace. The shared bathroom is spacious and includes a separate bath, shower and twin washbasins. The room has been luxuriously appointed with air-conditioning, overhead fans and all the amenities you’d expect to enjoy on a luxury safari.
With ample space and privacy, the family suites allow families to enjoy their time on safari together without being concerned about disturbing other guests. For those families who prefer to dine alone, in-room dining can be arranged, with flexible mealtimes in the evenings.
The triple rooms are newly designed and located in the main area of the lodge. Ideal for families, the triple room has a larger, more private terrace, two bathrooms and a lounge area that can be converted to accommodate a comfortable single bed.
Inside the rooms are all the amenities and comforts you expect from a luxury safari lodge. The en-suite bathrooms include a large bath and separate shower while the other toilet includes a walk-in shower only. There are air-conditioners and overhead fans in each room.
Those looking for other family-style accommodation may request a family room, interleading standard rooms or a luxury family suite.
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Gym, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
No Chobe safari is complete without experiencing the beauty of the Chobe River and its incredible wildlife by boat.
The riverboats are specifically designed to ensure each passenger can take in the magnificent Chobe views in complete comfort from anywhere on the boat. Owing to the flexibility in seating arrangements and the flat deck, the boats are ideal for keen wildlife photographers, with ample space for equipment and the freedom to photograph from any angle.
Unlike any other water-based activity in Botswana, the game viewing while on a river safari in Chobe is unsurpassed anywhere in Botswana. Elephants line the water’s edge, hippo congregate in lagoons, hundreds of antelope and giraffe make their way to the water and sightings of predators along the river banks are common.
All of the boats at Chobe Game Lodge are solar-electric powered boats – a clean and quiet way to enjoy a boat safari and another first for tourism in Africa.
Owing to the location of Chobe Game Lodge inside the Chobe National Park, early-morning game drives set off as soon as the park opens, giving you the best chance of tracking predators while they are still active. The afternoon drives depart the lodge in the late afternoon (the exact time is dependent on the season), only returning at park closure time after sunset, thus maximising the time you spend out in the park to enjoy those special sightings.
The drives follow the course of the Chobe River as your experienced guide interprets the bush signs and tracks in search of the resident wildlife. Elephant encounters are common and huge herds of buffalo abound. The ever-present impala and the majestic giraffe are both common residents, while sightings of the puku antelope are also on offer. Predators are plentiful in the northern region of the Chobe National Park, and excellent sightings of lion, wild dog and leopard are to be had.
The Chobe Game Lodge vehicles are open 4WD game viewers redesigned to make your trip comfortable and your viewing experience astonishing. Included in the fleet are several silent, CO2 emission-free electric vehicles designed to further enhance your Chobe safari.
Birding is spectacular with Schalows turaco, barred owlet and white-browed coucal resident in the gardens as well as rosythroated longclaw, western-banded snake-eagle and hooded vulture among a few of the 450 species of the Chobe region.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Fast Facts
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 44
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife