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North Island Okavango

A quintessential Okavango Delta safari.
Location
Northern Okavango Delta
No. of rooms
7 Rooms
Price Range
US$ 1,465 — US$ 3,395 per night
Dates Open
Year Round
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North Island Okavango

Quintessentially Okavango Delta

You can’t dream this kind of adventure up. North Island Okavango safari camp itself is located on a private island, surrounded by a mosaic of other islands all netted together by shining lagoons and transient channels. Between the floodplains, open savannah and woodlands, there is an abundance of wildlife everywhere.

Each tent has been designed around a congregation of beautiful big trees, with exceptional lagoon views. Delights of ebony, mangosteen, rain trees, leadwood and wild fig. The adventure here comes to you in waves, as you safari amongst the islands, rich with wild things and extraordinary beauty. This is without doubt an incredible Okavango Delta safari experience.

Designed around comfort and luxury it won’t take you long to settle right in. Here you’ll be blissfully unaware of anything else other than the tranquility and beauty of your surroundings. This is also an exciting opportunity to experience the joy of the Okavango Delta done three ways. On land, on water and in the air. Each new adventure as extraordinary as the last. The wildlife opportunities in and around camp are exceptional and discovering this idyllic island landscape for yourself will not only delight, but also leave you full to the brim with stories to share.

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Transient channels
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Mokoro Experience
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expansive hospitality
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Lounge & Bar
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Alfresco Dining
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Dining on Deck
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Firepit with lagoon views
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7 private & Spacious tents
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Elegant yet earthy rooms
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Large Ensuite Shower
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Bathroom with delta views
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Private outside deck
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Sundowners
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Elephant
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Wilddog
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Conservation and opportunities

Your stay at North Island Okavango leaves a positive impact on conservation in this northern area of the Okavango Delta. The island is part of NG23a, a community-owned concession dedicated to eco-tourism and here we support a Youth Development Trust creating opportunities for the youth of nearby villages.

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Northern Okavango Delta

The private concession is slightly to the west of the renowned Vumbura and Duba Plains concessions on the northern side of Botswana’s Okavango Delta.

The landscape is iconic in all its Delta-esque beauty. It’s a pristine wilderness of floodplains and grasslands, lagoons and palm-strewn islands, and the diverse habitats support an extraordinary range of wildlife. It really is one of the most unique wetland areas in the world, unchanged for centuries, and, in our eyes (and many others!) one of the best safari destinations there is.

Imagine a mosaic of forest islands, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, where channels flow one way this year, another the next. The camp is ringed by a congregation of beautiful trees, delights of ebony, mangosteen, rain trees, leadwood and wild fig and home to an abundance of beautiful birds, hives and nests, making this a magical haven buzzing with life.

 

Open Year Round

North Island Okavango is open all year round, with each season offering unique experiences. April to October is dry, with high water levels ideal for mokoro and boating safaris. Game viewing is exceptional during this time, with pleasant temperatures. October to March is the green season, with dramatic skies and the best time to spot breeding animals and migrant birds. Regardless of when you visit, North Island Okavango offers water-based activities and great game viewing opportunities no matter the season. It all depends on your preferences, what you would like to see and do, and how you like to safari.

Signature Experiences

Mokoro Excursions

Boat Safaris

Game Drives

Birding

Heli Flights

Amenities

Swimming Pool

Spa & Wellness Treatments

Gym

Wi-Fi

Outside Dining

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Why you'll Love It

Located on a private island

Set on a private Island, surrounded by a mosaic of other islands all netted together by shining lagoons and transient channels, there is an abundance wildlife everywhere.

Exceptional comfort and style

This is a camp that’s been designed with exceptional comfort and style in mind – in what is undoubtedly one of the most famous wildlife-watching destinations in the world.

game rich concession

You’ll find yourself in the thick of it! Home to all the stars of the animal kingdom, from wild dog to buffalo, antelope and aardvark – this is where all the wildlife action is.

Iconic delta safari experiences

Here you get to experience the Delta three ways; on land (game drives), on water (mokoro and boat meanders) and in the air (on a scenic heli flight). This safari experience is hard to beat.

Water-based activities all year

Located in a beautiful, semi-private game rich concession in the Okavango Delta, unlike most other camps it has exceptional water-based activities almost all year round.

Condé Naste Best New Hotels Winner

Opened at the end of 2023 to rave reviews, it’s no surprise that North Island Okavango has already scooped up a few awards, one being Conde Naste The Hot List 2024 Winner for Best New Hotels. This award joins the previous award that was won for Travel + Leisure’s IT List Winner for Best New Hotels 2024. Together with our local partners Nakwa and the Magobagoba Youth Trust, we couldn’t be prouder.
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African Inspired Design

Accommodations

Now here’s where it gets exciting. Styled by bold shapes, textures and contemporary African inspired design, this is exceptional comfort, style and luxury all blended into one.

There are 7 spacious tents in camp (one a family unit), each resting on a raised wooden deck under the shady boughs of wild ebony trees. Each tent offers stunning views of the lagoon in front of it, with a private plunge pool and sunken sundeck for cooling off, an ideal spot to relax and watch the wildlife come and go.

At night sit on the deck listening to the bell frogs tinkle like windchimes and watch as fireflies wink at you across the water. For the hotter summer nights, each bed comes with its very own over-the-bed cooling system. And in winter, there is a cosy fireplace to relax in front of, making each tent a romantic safari experience.

The camp sits peacefully in front of a glorious hippo-filled lagoon, shaded by a congregation of enormous trees, with a separate lounge and dining area to enjoy delicious dinners, connected by a wooden deck that extends onwards for stargazing around a crackling firepit at night. To the side, there is a separate library for resting and reading and an outdoor gym to exercise in, while surrounded by the wild. This colourful little camp, packs a lot of punch. From the contemporary African inspired design, to the activities on offer, this is a small island haven for wild adventure.

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At a Glance
  • 7 tented suites, including a family room.
  • Ensuite bathrooms with indoor & outdoor showers, plus bathtub
  • Each with sunken deck and private plunge pool
  • Ceiling fans & over-bed air-conditioning system
  • Minibar in each room
  • The camp is 100% solar-powered
  • Outdoor gym
  • Wellness spa & treatments available (at an additional cost)
  • Small well stocked library
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Hairdryers available
  • Battery charging facilities available in the suites only
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • Child policy: we welcome children aged 6 years and older
  • Disabled access: please enquire with reservations
Amazing Encounters

Wildlife

We’ve already established that this incredible concession in the Okavango Delta is a true wildlife stronghold and whether this is your first time on safari or you’ve traversed the continent with your binos, you won’t be disappointed by what’s on offer. In fact, those in the know (and who’ve been around the safari block more than a few times!) say that the area has the highest concentration of lion anywhere in the Okavango Delta. But the allure isn’t simply in the number of animals you’ll see, but in the diversity of species in the reserve.

The area around North Island is famed for its large buffalo herds and the lions that hunt them. Far from being a one trick pony though the plains are also home to a strong population of cheetah and wild dog, while the woodlands host leopard in high numbers. You’ll also spot elusive and lesser-known predators like caracal, serval and mongoose. Each year approximately 40 000 elephants transit through the area, making it one of the most elephant rich areas not just in Botswana but the entire planet!

On the edge of the water, buffalo congregate en masse, lechwe leap in bounding cascades and the water dwelling sitatunga shyly graze. While trunk-swinging elephant bathe, watched beadily from the channels by sun-basking crocs and hippo. Antelope dot the floodplains in every direction, and zebra and giraffe appear at the flash of a camera. The birdlife here is especially noteworthy, withover 350-bird species, including the endangered wattled crane, carmine bee-eaters, secretary birds and the Pel’s fishing-owl, all regularly spotted to the delight of many a twitcher.

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Experiences

What to see and do

Get access to a range of experiences that can be enjoyed during your stay

Mokoro

Expert guides will wind you around the water lily filled channels in search of animals great and small.

Boat Safari

Cruise the channels spotting wildlife by boat, this is a thrilling game viewing experience.

Game drives

Game drive through this rich habitat in search of thrilling wildlife, here you’ll find all the stars of the show.

Scenic Heli flights

Get an entirely new perspective of the Delta from the air on a scenic helicopter flight.

Birding

The Delta is a haven for birders, with more than 350+ species spotted in the region.

Night Drives

Head out before dark on a night drive to observe the nocturnals that come into view after dark.

Predator Action

Where the prey go, the predators follow. This is home to the highest concentrations of lion in the Delta.

Fishing

From March-Dec, grab a fishing rod to try a bit of fresh water Okavango Delta fishing.

Visit Tsodilo Hills

With over 4,500 individual Bushmen paintings, this fascinating World Heritage Site is a treasure trove of ancient rock art!
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Making a difference

Our impact

When you visit, you will be directly supporting the following Natural Selection conservation initatives:

Coaching Conservation

A conservation outreach programme for children in rural areas, which fosters self-respect, respect for each other and respect for wildlife and the environment.
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Elephant Express

Supporting human-wildlife coexistence by providing safe transportation for school children and healthcare providers through an elephant corridor.
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Communal Herding for Lion and Livestock Protection

This communal herding programme by CLAWS safeguards cattle, creates employment, reduces retaliatory killing of lions and restores overgrazed landscape
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Off-the-charts wildlife watching experiences

North Island Okavango story

For decades, we have loved this game-rich area. For us, it’s what wild Okavango Delta safaris epitomize. So, when the opportunity arose to work with local partners Nakwa and the Magobagoba Youth Trust, we jumped at it.

Being at the upstream end of the Okavango Delta, this area receives the annual floodwaters first. This opens up water-based viewing activities for most of the year, to offer off-the-charts wildlife watching experiences.

Equally attractive to us, as a purpose driven business though, is that the presence of a camp here can have a very positive impact on both conservation and local communities.

The Magobagoba Youth Trust uses proceeds generated from the camp to support educational projects and employment creating opportunities for the youth of nearby villages who live along the northern fringes of the Okavango Delta. This is an important way to not only support the communities whose lives have formed part of this spectacular landscape for hundreds of years, but to also protect the animals whose movements form a critical part in sustaining this rich, yet fragile eco-system.
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