Island Safari Lodge

Island Safari Lodge Operating since 1972, Island Safari Lodge is set on a 300 acre private island reserve and just 10km

Island Safari Lodge is set on a 300 acre private island reserve, and just 10km from Maun Airport. It is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River under a wonderful canopy of Okavango trees and overlooking a floodplain of fields and waters. It is a perfect place to kick up your feet and relax alongside flowing waters, or beside one of our swimming pools, using our free Wi-Fi services and order

ing refreshments from our restaurant while watching the world go by. If however relaxing is not what you want to do, there is so much we can offer you, not only on our property itself, but in the nearby vicinity as well.

Every morning begins with signs of what passed by the camp overnight.�Hyena prints by the water. Elephant tracks through...
09/06/2026

Every morning begins with signs of what passed by the camp overnight.

�Hyena prints by the water. Elephant tracks through the bush. The delicate footprints of genets in the sand.
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The bush is always moving, even while you sleep.

“This was our first night in Botswana. Our flight times had changed by the were still able to collect us from the airpor...
07/06/2026

“This was our first night in Botswana. Our flight times had changed by the were still able to collect us from the airport at short notice.

�As soon as they collected us a game drive began. The driver sensed the children's interest in the wildlife so started pointing things out. He took a scenic route to the entrance and we saw kudu, springbok and monkeys on the way!!�

Once there we dumped our bag in the amazing lodge room and went straight out birdwatching around the grounds and along the river- seeing 24 species straight away!�

We had time in the pool, a great dinner and breakfast and a very comfortable night.�

What a wonderful place.”

On World Environment Day, we celebrate the wild places that make Africa so extraordinary. They provide habitat for count...
05/06/2026

On World Environment Day, we celebrate the wild places that make Africa so extraordinary.

They provide habitat for countless species, support local communities, and offer future generations the chance to experience nature in its purest form.

An African safari is more than a journey through beautiful landscapes — it is an opportunity to connect with the environment, appreciate its complexity, and understand why protecting it matters.

When the African sun climbs high, safari life slows.�Canvas stirs gently in the breeze, birds move through the trees abo...
02/06/2026

When the African sun climbs high, safari life slows.�

Canvas stirs gently in the breeze, birds move through the trees above camp, and the bush settles into silence.�

It’s a time to pause, rest, and absorb the rhythm of the wilderness.

In the morning, a brief visit to camp by elephants moving quietly on their way to the river.In Botswana, the wilderness ...
01/06/2026

In the morning, a brief visit to camp by elephants moving quietly on their way to the river.

In Botswana, the wilderness is never far away.

A mobile safari changes the way you travel.�You move slowly through landscapes, noticing details — fresh tracks crossing...
28/05/2026

A mobile safari changes the way you travel.�

You move slowly through landscapes, noticing details — fresh tracks crossing the road, distant elephant silhouettes, dust hanging in the afternoon light.�

The journey becomes less about rushing and more about experiencing.

A Heritage Blue Ribbon safari is more than a journey through Botswana — it’s a return to the essence of travel itself.�U...
26/05/2026

A Heritage Blue Ribbon safari is more than a journey through Botswana — it’s a return to the essence of travel itself.

�Untamed landscapes, meaningful encounters, and the rare luxury of time spent fully present in the wild.

Today we celebrate the spirit, beauty, and diversity of Africa — a continent of ancient landscapes, rich cultures, and e...
25/05/2026

Today we celebrate the spirit, beauty, and diversity of Africa — a continent of ancient landscapes, rich cultures, and extraordinary wildlife.

From the waterways of the Okavango Delta to the vast open plains of the Kalahari, Botswana reflects the wild heart of Africa: untamed, resilient, and deeply connected to nature.

Two cheetahs were seen moving silently across the dry grass this morning, muscles tensing, ready to blaze across the pla...
23/05/2026

Two cheetahs were seen moving silently across the dry grass this morning, muscles tensing, ready to blaze across the plain.

For a few unforgettable minutes, the entire bush seemed to hold its breath.

As darkness settles over camp, the sounds of the bush become your soundtrack.�The distant whoop of hyenas, the rustle of...
21/05/2026

As darkness settles over camp, the sounds of the bush become your soundtrack.�

The distant whoop of hyenas, the rustle of wind through the trees, the deep roar of lions carried through the night air.�

Sleeping beneath canvas reconnects you with something ancient and unforgettable.

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Box 116
Gaborone
00267

Telephone

+2676860300

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