North Island Okavango
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North Island Okavango

Botswana

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Wake to lechwe splashing through water, float down secret channels, and end the day with elephants drinking at sunset. North Island Okavango is where the real Delta spirit lives
Adventure
Conservation Focus

Stays

Eight spacious tented suites, each with en suite bathroom, outdoor shower, private deck, and endless water or bush views. Main camp with lounge, bar, dining area, fire pit, and a floating plunge pool.

Adventures

Game drives, mokoro and motorboat excursions, guided island walks, birdwatching, catch-and-release fishing, photographic safaris, and sundowners on the water.

Features

True private island experience in the heart of the Okavango. Abundant wildlife and birdlife. Flexible safaris by water and land. Family-friendly tents. Solar power and eco-sensitive design.

Only Here

North Island Okavango is perfect for couples, families, honeymooners, and adventurous solo travelers who want wild, private, and water-rich safaris deep in the heart of the Delta.

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Your Private Island in the Delta

Best for wildlife lovers, water adventure seekers, couples, and families wanting classic Okavango magic, privacy, and close encounters with elephants, hippos, and rare birds.

Why Stay Here

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Choose Your Experience

North Island Okavango is where water and wildlife meet, every day brings a new Delta adventure, on foot, by boat, or by open vehicle
Game Drives
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Classic Delta adventure

Track lions, wild dogs, lechwe, and elephants on flexible drives morning and afternoon.

Mokoro Excursions
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Drift through the Delta

Glide silently through lily-covered channels in a traditional dugout canoe.

North Island Okavango Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">exclusive island camp, mokoro meadows and thriving ecosystems <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting the okavango’s delicate waterways</span> with intention</h2>

Delta Dreams, Conservation Reality

North Island Okavango leads eco-sensitive safaris, supports Delta conservation, works with communities, and runs on solar. Wildlife and wilderness thrive here.

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Let us plan your island escape

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom North Island Okavango itinerary—Delta islands, wildlife, and water safaris await.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

Choose Your Experience

North Island Okavango is where water and wildlife meet, every day brings a new Delta adventure, on foot, by boat, or by open vehicle
Game Drives
Details +
Less -
Classic Delta adventure

Track lions, wild dogs, lechwe, and elephants on flexible drives morning and afternoon.

Mokoro Excursions
Details +
Less -
Drift through the Delta

Glide silently through lily-covered channels in a traditional dugout canoe.

North Island Okavango Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">exclusive island camp, mokoro meadows and thriving ecosystems <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting the okavango’s delicate waterways</span> with intention</h2>

Delta Dreams, Conservation Reality

North Island Okavango leads eco-sensitive safaris, supports Delta conservation, works with communities, and runs on solar. Wildlife and wilderness thrive here.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Let us plan your island escape

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom North Island Okavango itinerary—Delta islands, wildlife, and water safaris await.

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Choose Your Experience

North Island Okavango is where water and wildlife meet, every day brings a new Delta adventure, on foot, by boat, or by open vehicle
Game Drives
Details +
Classic Delta adventure

Track lions, wild dogs, lechwe, and elephants on flexible drives morning and afternoon.

Mokoro Excursions
Details +
Drift through the Delta

Glide silently through lily-covered channels in a traditional dugout canoe.

North Island Okavango Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">exclusive island camp, mokoro meadows and thriving ecosystems <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting the okavango’s delicate waterways</span> with intention</h2>

Delta Dreams, Conservation Reality

North Island Okavango leads eco-sensitive safaris, supports Delta conservation, works with communities, and runs on solar. Wildlife and wilderness thrive here.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Let us plan your island escape

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom North Island Okavango itinerary—Delta islands, wildlife, and water safaris await.

North Island Okavango Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">exclusive island camp, mokoro meadows and thriving ecosystems <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting the okavango’s delicate waterways</span> with intention</h2>

Delta Dreams, Conservation Reality

North Island Okavango leads eco-sensitive safaris, supports Delta conservation, works with communities, and runs on solar. Wildlife and wilderness thrive here.

View Fact Sheet
Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom North Island Okavango itinerary—Delta islands, wildlife, and water safaris await.
Book Now
Let us plan your island escape

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom North Island Okavango itinerary—Delta islands, wildlife, and water safaris await.

Choose Your Experience

North Island Okavango is where water and wildlife meet, every day brings a new Delta adventure, on foot, by boat, or by open vehicle
Track lions, wild dogs, lechwe, and elephants on flexible drives morning and afternoon.
Game Drives
Details +
Less -
Classic Delta adventure

Track lions, wild dogs, lechwe, and elephants on flexible drives morning and afternoon.

Track lions, wild dogs, lechwe, and elephants on flexible drives morning and afternoon.
Glide silently through lily-covered channels in a traditional dugout canoe.
Mokoro Excursions
Details +
Less -
Drift through the Delta

Glide silently through lily-covered channels in a traditional dugout canoe.

Glide silently through lily-covered channels in a traditional dugout canoe.
Why you'll stay forever
Signature North Island Okavango Experiences
Mokoro and Boat Safaris

Explore the Okavango’s secret channels and lagoons by traditional dugout canoe and motorboat.

Explore the Okavango’s secret channels and lagoons by traditional dugout canoe and motorboat.
Guided Island Walks

Track wildlife on foot, learn about Delta plants, and feel the island wildness up close.

Track wildlife on foot, learn about Delta plants, and feel the island wildness up close.
MEET
YOUR HOST
Natural Selection
Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Unforgettable Delta setting, mokoro rides, and elephants right by our tent. North Island is pure magic.

Emma W,
April 2024,
TripAdvisor

We saw lions, wild dogs, and so many birds. The island setting is unique and the staff made us feel at home.

Sipho M,
March 2024,
Expedia

Our family loved the boat safaris, floating pool, and quiet wildness. Best Okavango experience ever!

Alicia R,
February 2024,
Trustpilot
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Location
Botswana / Africa
-19.3365, 22.7657
North Island, Okavango Delta, Ngamiland, Botswana
NEAREST AIRPORT
Maun International Airport (MUB)
Fly to Maun, connect by light aircraft (30 minutes) to North Island airstrip, then short transfer to camp.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May to October
May to October for peak flood season, best water safaris, and wildlife concentration. November to April for green season, birds, and fewer guests.

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Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom North Island Okavango itinerary—Delta islands, wildlife, and water safaris await.
Book Now
Let us plan your island escape

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom North Island Okavango itinerary—Delta islands, wildlife, and water safaris await.

Natural Selection
Natural Selection
Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

North Island Okavango
From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Unforgettable Delta setting, mokoro rides, and elephants right by our tent. North Island is pure magic.

Emma W,
April 2024,
TripAdvisor

We saw lions, wild dogs, and so many birds. The island setting is unique and the staff made us feel at home.

Sipho M,
March 2024,
Expedia

Our family loved the boat safaris, floating pool, and quiet wildness. Best Okavango experience ever!

Alicia R,
February 2024,
Trustpilot