Eagle Island Lodge

pin_drop Okavango Delta, Botswana

Africa's ultimate experiential safari lodge

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About The Hotel

Discover a modern, sophisticated sanctuary on a private island at the heart of the Okavango Delta.

Eagle Island Lodge brings timeless luxury to the Botswana wetlands. High-ceilinged tented rooms flood with light; each has a plunge pool and oversized bed with views of the Delta. Get closer to the wildlife of this UNESCO World Heritage Site—silently glide past hippos in a traditional canoe as fish eagles soar overhead. Eagle Island Lodge is now open.

INTERNET

Public areas: free
In room: free

CHILDREN POLICY

Children over eight are welcome

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

Check-in: 3 pm
Check-out: noon

TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFERS

Subject to supplement

ROOMS

12 tented rooms

PARKING

Parking options available

PETS

Pets are not allowed.

SPA AND LEISURE

outdoor pool

ENTERTAINMENT&FAMILY SERVICES

babysitting

FOOD&DRINK

restaurant
bar

GENERAL

free wifi
non-smoking rooms

Sustainable Initiatives

Sustainable architecture

Established in the 1900s, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge came to transform an area that was the playground of crocodile hunters into one of the most eco-friendly lodges along the Okavango Delta. As the pioneer of sustainable establishments in Botswana, in 2015 the lodge went through a complete renovation, aiming for a structure with the lightest environmental footprint, and a design that is aligned with the Okavango Management Plan, requiring no permanent structures. As a result, all concrete structures have been demolished, and all the buildings have been constructed on timber-based platforms, using materials certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council. Moreover, the rooves were built with local thatching grass bought from communities in Northern Botswana, and guests’ tents were insulated with fibre mesh and wool to keep them at a constant temperature and eliminate the need of ventilation. Most importantly, the renovation process was seen by Eagle Island Lodge as a chance to provide employment opportunities for the local community. Therefore, the lodge appointed a local Botswanan construction company to carry out the work, where 98% of the building crew was local to the area.

Animal rescue

The hotel has joined forces with Wild Entrust Africa to help mitigate the lethal conflict between predators and people in Northern Botswana. With the help of this partnership, six camera traps will assist the project’s ground-breaking scent-mark research, which keeps predators away from livestock and safely inside protected wildlife areas. Hotel's guests can visit the Wild Dog Research camp and listen to a Botswana Predator Conservation Programme researcher talk about their fascinating and invaluable work.

Environmentally Responsible

The lodge has completely changed the way it operates. Relying completely on solar energy, pumping water from the Kavango River during high water periods and from a borehole in times of low water, removing the village waste and sending it for recycling are just a few examples of initiatives of a lodge that is now 95% eco-friendly, and a leading example for many other African camps.

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Sustainable Initiatives

Travel Sustainable Measures

Water-efficient toilets
Water-efficient showers
Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
Option to reuse towels

Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
Water cooler/dispenser
Single-use plastic stirrers not used
Single-use plastic straws not used
Single-use plastic bottles not used
Single-use plastic cups not used
Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used

Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
Most food provided is organic

Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
100% renewable electricity used throughout
Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
Offsets a portion of their carbon footprint

Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents