North Island Okavango

Accommodation Description

North Island Okavango is an exclusive island retreat in the northern Delta, offering just seven luxury tented suites set beneath a canopy of ancient ebony, leadwood, and fig trees. Each suite rests on a raised wooden platform overlooking a lagoon frequented by hippos and elephants, with a private plunge pool, sunken deck, and generous indoor - outdoor living spaces. Interiors combine natural textures with understated elegance, featuring air conditioning, a fireplace, spacious bathrooms, and panoramic views of surrounding waterways. Families are well accommodated with dedicated family tents offering additional space and privacy. The main area includes a lounge, bar, dining deck, campfire area, library, and outdoor gym, all arranged around the island’s central lagoon. With full-board dining, local drinks and a wide range of guided land- and water-based activities included, the camp offers a refined, immersive and high-comfort delta experience.

Setting Description

Located in a private island enclave of the northern Okavango Delta, North Island is surrounded by year-round water channels, lush floodplains, and forested islands. The landscape supports exceptional wildlife diversity: elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard, wild dog, and plains game share the terrain, while hippos and crocodiles dominate the waterways. Birdlife flourishes, with fish eagles, kingfishers, and herons thriving along the channels. The island’s elevated position gives a sense of seclusion, with dense riverine trees providing natural shade and coolness. Water levels remain stable throughout most of the year, allowing reliable mokoro safaris, boating, and aquatic wildlife viewing. Game drives explore woodlands and open plains, while walking safaris reveal tracks, smaller mammals, and the delta’s intricate ecology. The combination of consistent water, abundant wildlife, and high privacy makes the island one of the Delta’s most sought-after, serene, and exclusive locations.

What We Love

-A private island setting with only seven suites

-Private plunge pools and shaded decks overlooking the water

-Consistent year-round water activities, including mokoro & boating

-Superb game viewing: elephants, big cats, wild dogs & diverse birdlife

-Elegant interiors - natural textures & Delta tranquillity