Set on a private island on Xugana Lagoon, a permanent body of water in the Okavango Delta, Xugana Island Lodge blends a classic Delta setting with a recent rebuild. Hosting only 22 guests in spacious, lagoon-facing luxury tents, the lodge focuses on serene water-based experiences (mokoro and boat safaris), complemented by guided island walks, excellent birding, and relaxed time at a lagoon-view pool and over-water fire-deck.
Price Per Person Sharing From:
USD 710 - 1,654
Rating |
Personal & Comfortable
Highlights & What to Expect
Water-based safaris by motorboat through deep channels and lagoons; tranquil mokoro excursions on the shallows.
Guided island walks in small groups with two guides, focusing on tracks, flora, and the Delta’s smaller wonders.
Catch-and-release fishing for bream (seasonal) with all equipment supplied by the lodge.
Standout birding across seasons; optional scenic helicopter flights over the Okavango (surcharge applies).
Our Tours & Safaris that visit Xugana Island Lodge
The lodge sits on Xugana Lagoon, one of the permanent waters of the Okavango Delta.
Location & Setting
Reached by light aircraft and boat, it occupies a private concession where papyrus-lined channels open onto lily-dotted water. Elevated decks at the main area place the lagoon in constant view, from the pool and bar to the multi-level dining terraces and over-water fire-deck. The setting emphasizes tranquility and immersion in a true water wilderness, with guides leading activities that showcase the Delta’s rhythms and prolific birdlife.
Rooms
Accommodation now comprises 10 Luxury Tents plus one two-bedroom Luxury Family Tent, accommodating a maximum of 22 guests. Each tent is set on a raised deck at the island’s fringe and features a private, lagoon-facing viewing deck, an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, fans, and 220V charging. Satellite Wi-Fi is available. Children are welcome from six years old, and one tent is wheelchair friendly. Generous spacing between tents preserves privacy and the sense of being enveloped by the Delta’s greenery, while enclosed viewing decks create an indoor-outdoor feel with uninterrupted water views.
Facilities
The main area unfurls across multi-level decks with a lounge, dining spaces, and a rondavel-style self-service bar, all overlooking Xugana Lagoon. A lagoon-view swimming pool provides a cooling pause between activities, and evenings gather around the signature over-water fire-deck. A curio shop and inclusive daily laundry service add convenience, while power is 220V by day and evening with in-room inverter lighting overnight. Private dining can be arranged on the floating deck or jetty for special occasions. Desert & Delta Safaris reopened Xugana in April 2025 after a full rebuild, which added the over-water fire deck.
An island lodge in the west of the Delta, where the Fish Eagle Bar looks over the lagoon.
Last Updated: November 6, 2026 Curated By:Riaan Viljoen
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