Nxamaseri Island Lodge

Okavango Delta, Botswana

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Nxamaseri Island Lodge is a small luxury fishing lodge built on a heavily wooded island in one of the world’s most beautiful wilderness areas. Built by PJ Bestelink, an avid fisherman who pioneered fly-fishing in Botswana. Situated on what is known as the “Panhandle” of the Okavango Delta surrounded by Tranquil river channels and picturesque floodplains. The lodge is now the Deltas premier fly-fishing destination.

The main lodge complex comprises of nine private brick and thatch chalets that are linked to the main lodge by teak boardwalks. Each chalet enjoys a private deck overlooking the water maintaining the lodges intimate atmosphere. Each secluded room is surrounded by indigenous forest providing an opportunity to witness – at close range – the remarkable birdlife that inhabits the tree canopy above.

The lodge offers mainly water-based activities, including boating and mokoro trips among the network of channels that make up this remote area. Nxamaseri is one of the top bird watching and fishing destinations in Botswana and specialises in both, with expert guides guaranteed to make your experience a memorable one. Nxamaseri is also the closest lodge to the magical Tsodilo Hills, one of Botswana’s greatest treasures, and offers guided day trips where one can view some of the hill’s 2000 ancient San paintings.

Nxamaseri Island Lodge is a small, exclusive camp set in the pan handle of the Okavango Delta. One of the oldest camps in the Delta and has its own charm and atmosphere, located on an island in one of the most breathtakingly beautiful areas in the world.

Why we love it

The perfect way to experience the beauty of the Okavango Delta
The lodge shows off the surrounding areas of breathtaking scenery
This island is a premier fly-fishing destination

Facilities

Comfortable lounge area

Bar with Delta Views

Experiences

Fly Fishing

Try your hand at catching one of the toughest big game fish in the world - tigerfish - with one the lodge's top fishing guides.

Lure/Spinning Fishing

Catch yourself a delicious bream for dinner after an easy day of lure fishing out in the Delta's waterways.

Birding

Spend some time on the lodge's veranda to enjoy a spot of birdwatching, with the chance to see plenty of skimmers and egrets.

Mokoro Trips

Enjoy the stillness and beauty of the Okavango Delta in a traditional wooden canoe, with the chance to come up close with riverside action.

San Cultural Trips

Spend a day exploring the sacred landscape with San Bushmen, learning about the meaning behind the rock art paintings in the hills.

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The Pitchers

We had the most amazing time! John Barclay and his team were very special and the mobile safari exclusive and superb. Moremi was very quiet with few other tourists – no more than a dozen other vehicles seen in four days. Macatoo was also excellent with good riding and game. We were so grateful for the help that you offered when our BA flights went wrong. Many thanks again for the superb service and recommendations which made for a great holiday.