Belmond Eagle Island Lodge

The beating heart of the Okavango

An integral part of Botswana's rich history, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge was created in the 1900s when intrepid explorers and crocodile hunters began flocking to the Okavango Delta. Since then, Belmond has turned safari into an art and is committed to environmental protection. The lodge, located on a private island in the heart of the delta, offers timeless modern luxury with just 12 large canvas suites in grey and saffron tones. From your terrace with its private plunge pool, you will enjoy total privacy with breathtaking views of the bush. Nature lovers will be in their element, as safaris often take place right in front of the lodge itself and continue on foot, in a 4x4, by boat (depending on seasonal rainfall levels), and even by helicopter for the lucky ones! Keep your ears open too, and throughout your stay you will recognise the unmistakable call of the fish eagle.
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STYLE

A contemporary stone-inspired aesthetic that gives pride of place to plants and animals

SITUATION

Right in the heart of the Okavango Delta on Xaxaba Island

CAPACITY

12 raised canvas suites on a wooden platform with a thatched roof

HIGHLIGHTS

BELLINI Club benefits & each suite features a lovely terrace with a private pool and an incredible view of the Okavango plains

THE EXPERIENCES

  • 4x4 safari
  • Guided bush walking safari
  • Safari by mokoro or boat (seasonal)
  • Small private pools on the suite terraces
  • Optional: helicopter flight

THE EXTRAORDINARY

The location of the lodge is simply magical. The action often takes place right under your nose, without even leaving the lodge... From the Fish Eagle Bar, you might see a pack of wild dogs corner an impala and devour it on the spot. And to perfect your knowledge on the subject, you could visit the nearby Wild Dog Research Camp and chat with passionate naturalists who dedicate a period of their lives to studying these amazing African wild dogs.

ETHICS

Belmond’s "Think Global, Act Local" approach is applied differently from one property to another. In Botswana, the lodge fulfils several missions:

  • Valorisation of local resources: providing jobs for neighbouring villagers, buying local foodstuffs
  • Environmental protection: sort waste, limit plastic, focus on renewable energy (solar)
  • Conservation projects: supporting projects such as "Wild Entrust Africa", which promotes the co-existence of local populations with predators