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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 ordering 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.

There’s something special about spending a night in the African wilderness, far from towns, traffic and the distractions...
23/10/2026

There’s something special about spending a night in the African wilderness, far from towns, traffic and the distractions of everyday life.

On a mobile camping safari through Botswana, your camp becomes a small haven in the vast landscape, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the bush.

This is the magic of a mobile camping safari: not simply visiting the wilderness, but becoming part of it.

With its brilliant turquoise-blue wings, bold black-and-white markings and striking red bill, the Woodland Kingfisher is...
21/10/2026

With its brilliant turquoise-blue wings, bold black-and-white markings and striking red bill, the Woodland Kingfisher is one of Botswana’s most eye-catching birds.

Its distinctive, ringing call often carries through the bush, announcing its presence long before you spot it perched among the branches.

After a day exploring Botswana’s wilderness, there’s something special about arriving at your bush camp. Tucked away amo...
20/10/2026

After a day exploring Botswana’s wilderness, there’s something special about arriving at your bush camp.

Tucked away among the trees, far from the familiar comforts of civilisation, camp offers a place to unwind, share stories and take in the surroundings.

On a mobile safari, camp is more than a place to sleep. It’s where the day’s adventures linger, the wilderness comes alive after dark, and you begin to feel truly immersed in Africa.

Moremi Game Reserve is one of Botswana’s most rewarding safari destinations, where every game drive brings the possibili...
17/10/2026

Moremi Game Reserve is one of Botswana’s most rewarding safari destinations, where every game drive brings the possibility of an unforgettable encounter.

From elephants moving through the woodlands and giraffes browsing among the trees to zebra grazing the grass and leopards hiding in the shadows, the variety of wildlife is extraordinary.

With their sturdy build, curved horns and distinctive appearance, wildebeest are a familiar sight across Africa’s grassl...
15/10/2026

With their sturdy build, curved horns and distinctive appearance, wildebeest are a familiar sight across Africa’s grasslands. But there’s more to these animals than meets the eye!

Wildebeest are highly social animals that often gather in large herds for protection.

They have an excellent sense of hearing and smell, helping them detect danger, and they play an important role in the ecosystem by grazing on grasses and helping shape the landscape.

There’s something unforgettable about encountering lions in Moremi Game Reserve. Whether resting in the shade, moving th...
13/10/2026

There’s something unforgettable about encountering lions in Moremi Game Reserve.

Whether resting in the shade, moving through the grasslands or keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings, these magnificent predators command attention wherever they go.

A line of elephants making their way through the wilderness of Moremi Game Reserve — each one following the path of the ...
11/10/2026

A line of elephants making their way through the wilderness of Moremi Game Reserve — each one following the path of the herd as they move quietly through the bush.

There’s something captivating about watching these magnificent animals travel together, with the youngest members safely among the adults.

The lechwe is perfectly adapted to life in the wetlands of Botswana. Often found around the floodplains and shallow wate...
10/10/2026

The lechwe is perfectly adapted to life in the wetlands of Botswana.

Often found around the floodplains and shallow waters of the Okavango Delta, these graceful antelope use their long, splayed hooves to move confidently through soft, wet ground.

There’s something wonderfully peaceful about gliding through the Okavango Delta in a mokoro. With only the gentle moveme...
07/10/2026

There’s something wonderfully peaceful about gliding through the Okavango Delta in a mokoro. With only the gentle movement of the water and the sounds of the wilderness around you, the pace of the journey slows right down.

Passing through narrow channels lined with reeds and water lilies, a mokoro offers an immersive way to experience the delta — close to the water, close to nature, and far from the everyday world.

A young cheetah taking a well-earned rest in the Botswana wilderness. For a few quiet moments, there’s nowhere to be and...
06/10/2026

A young cheetah taking a well-earned rest in the Botswana wilderness. For a few quiet moments, there’s nowhere to be and nothing to do but relax in the warmth of the day.

Encounters like this offer a wonderful glimpse into the quieter side of life in the wild, where even one of Africa’s fastest animals can simply stretch out and enjoy a peaceful moment.

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Box 116
Gaborone
00267

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+2676860300

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