North Island Okavango

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North Island Okavango is a truly plush new addition to the Okavango Delta. Crucially, while some safari companies can lose their sense of wilderness in favour of luxury, North Island has kept an authentic intrepid feel with its under canvas soundscapes and wooden aesthetic. Plus, the wildlife area is unmatched.

North Island Okavango - The Facts

Due to the location of North Island Okavango - in the brilliant northern Khwai reserve on a pocket of land surrounded by water - it offers a unique private island experience.

Unlike many Okavango Delta lodges, which are located further out in the ‘fan’, North Island is in flood year-round, which guarantees wonderful water-based activities. More water also means a smaller area of dry land and therefore concentrated wildlife action, which the Delta, and this area in particular, is famed for.

The whole camp is 100% solar-powered, and each of the four rooms raised on wooden platforms offer a private plunge pool overlooking a wild lagoon, as well as outdoor and indoor showers.

Rooms feature a large four poster bed, spacious bathroom, and an outside seating area to admire the view from. While you’re technically in a tent, North Island couldn’t be further from it: it's luxury under canvas.

The main area consists of an open dining space under the stars and a boma set out into the bush, so guests can enjoy a truly wild sundowner. Those missing their exercise routines can make use of the outdoor and gym in the main area too, so it really has all the amenities here of a five star hotel - but without all the people.

In March 2025, two more tented suites and one family room will be added, taking the total room count to 7.