Eagle Island Camp - Xaxaba Botswana

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Eagle Island Camp at Xaxaba which means island of tall trees is a water-based tent camp situated in the Central Delta hidden from the world deep within Botswana Situated on the island of Xaxaba and surrounded by Illala Palms the camp overlooks a surrounding lagoon fed by the tranquil waterways of the Delta The area offers exceptionally high quality wildlife viewing with prolific birdlife and mammal sightings It is also the site of one of the most romantic bars in the world the Fish Eagle Bar as voted by New York Times

The camp offers a cool retreat from the African sun and is shaded by a canopy of indigenous trees Built to blend into its environment the camps afford guests with a peaceful setting perfect for enjoying the sights and sounds of the Okavango Delta

Its striking natural beauty and remote tranquillity truly make it an indulgent paradise The magnificent sunsets can be enjoyed during times of high flood from the camp s most romantic Fish Eagle Bar at Eagle Island or from the raised deck overlooking the lagoon

Accommodation

At Eagle Island Camp your nature experience does not preclude comfort All luxury tents are housed on raised wooden platforms offering great views and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock and ceiling fan ideal for viewing wildlife or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy

The tent interiors are luxuriously appointed with such comforts as an en suite bathroom private fully stocked mini bar four poster bed complete with mosquito netting air conditioning hair dryer ceiling fans intercom system to reception as well as a discreet air conditioning For your convenience in-room safes are now provided for the safekeeping of all cash travel documents and other such articles

Guest are sure to sleep well in their four-poster beds excited by what the next day will bring

Dining

Eagle Island Camp offers open-air and covered dining bar and lounge areas viewing deck and the fully stocked Fish Eagle Bar - an ideal venue to watch the sunset over Botswana s Delta camp fire and seating area and an off site bush dining venue

Although we consider the water to be safe to drink flasks and coolers are provided in the rooms and bar areas

Meals include early breakfast served around 6am light brunch served around 11am light snacks tea and coffee on morning activity afternoon tea served around 4pm drinks and snacks on afternoon activity dinner served around 8pm

Activities Facilities

The camp offers game viewing by mokoro traditional dugout canoe motorised boats and a 14-seater Sundowner cruiser For intrepid explorers with an appetite for sights and sounds of the bush we offer guided walks The magnificent sunsets can be enjoyed during times of high flood from the camp s Fish Eagle Bar or from the raised deck overlooking the lagoon Our camp offers game viewing activities in the morning and late afternoons

Activities are dependent on the water levels Activities throughout the year would typically include mekoro rides dugout canoes unless there is no water and game walks When water levels are too low for water activities game viewing is conducted by vehicle or on foot Between June and September when the water is high guests can also take motorboat rides and in the drier season game drives

For the more adventurous safari walks are offered all year round Helicopter excursions are offered all year round to the more remote parts of the Okavango Delta These excursions if shared are usually combined with either our boat or vehicle activities depending on the time of year Private game viewing activities and private dining experiences are also available Private fishing excursions are also offered in season May through October on a catch and release basis

A Naturally Wild range of exclusive services have been designed to enhance your experiences at the luxury camps these include private scenic game-viewing flights over the miraculous Okavango Delta private excursions to secret islands intimate romantic dinners on your own tent deck and indulgent massages and body wraps surrounded by the pristine Botswana wilderness

Your professional Ranger a wildlife expert who knows the terrain intimately is on hand to guide track identify and answer any questions you might have Even though the Okavango Delta is technically known as a swamp the water is remarkably clear and free of impurities It is also heavily populated with fish

So it will come as no surprise that this area boasts one of the highest concentrations of magnificent Fish Eagles on earth The plethora of food attracts every variety of bird with a hearty appetite for fish including herons cormorants pelicans darters and storks

There is also a large heated swimming pool situated next to the lagoon

Services available include curio shop conference facilities telescopes laundry service library and an emergency medical evacuation service

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