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Operating since 1972, Island Safari Lodge is set on a 300 acre private island reserve and just 10km

Island Safari Lodge is set on a 300 acre private island reserve, and just 10km from Maun Airport. It is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River under a wonderful canopy of Okavango trees and overlooking a floodplain of fields and waters. It is a perfect place to kick up your feet and relax alongside flowing waters, or beside one of our swimming pools, using our free Wi-Fi services and order

ing refreshments from our restaurant while watching the world go by. If however relaxing is not what you want to do, there is so much we can offer you, not only on our property itself, but in the nearby vicinity as well.

02/06/2026

When the African sun climbs high, safari life slows.�

Canvas stirs gently in the breeze, birds move through the trees above camp, and the bush settles into silence.�

It’s a time to pause, rest, and absorb the rhythm of the wilderness.

01/06/2026

In the morning, a brief visit to camp by elephants moving quietly on their way to the river.

In Botswana, the wilderness is never far away.

28/05/2026

A mobile safari changes the way you travel.�

You move slowly through landscapes, noticing details — fresh tracks crossing the road, distant elephant silhouettes, dust hanging in the afternoon light.�

The journey becomes less about rushing and more about experiencing.

26/05/2026

A Heritage Blue Ribbon safari is more than a journey through Botswana — it’s a return to the essence of travel itself.

�Untamed landscapes, meaningful encounters, and the rare luxury of time spent fully present in the wild.

25/05/2026

Today we celebrate the spirit, beauty, and diversity of Africa — a continent of ancient landscapes, rich cultures, and extraordinary wildlife.

From the waterways of the Okavango Delta to the vast open plains of the Kalahari, Botswana reflects the wild heart of Africa: untamed, resilient, and deeply connected to nature.

23/05/2026

Two cheetahs were seen moving silently across the dry grass this morning, muscles tensing, ready to blaze across the plain.

For a few unforgettable minutes, the entire bush seemed to hold its breath.

21/05/2026

As darkness settles over camp, the sounds of the bush become your soundtrack.�

The distant whoop of hyenas, the rustle of wind through the trees, the deep roar of lions carried through the night air.�

Sleeping beneath canvas reconnects you with something ancient and unforgettable.

18/05/2026

There are moments on safari that stay with you forever.

�A leopard resting in a tree at sunset. Wild dogs on the hunt. Elephants crossing silently through camp.

�On a Heritage Blue Ribbon safari, the wilderness is never distant — you are part of it.

16/05/2026

Mornings begin gently on a Heritage Blue Ribbon safari.

�Birdsong drifts through camp, coffee brews over the fire, and the first golden light filters through the trees.�Beyond the canvas, the bush is already alive with movement.

�A new day of discovery begins.

14/05/2026

Deep in the African bush, your camp awaits beneath the trees.

�Spacious canvas tents, proper beds, warm bucket showers, and thoughtful touches transform the wilderness into something both adventurous and comfortable.

�This is safari living at its finest — elegant, authentic, and completely immersed in nature.

Address

Box 116
Gaborone
00267

Telephone

+2676860300

Website

http://www.islmaun.com/

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