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Island Safari Lodge

2.0 star property

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Classic Double Room | Garden view
Classic Double or Twin Room | Garden view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$126
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

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Island Safari Lodge, Matalapeng Ward, Maun
  • Nhabe Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Maun Wildlife Educational Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Maun Environmental Education Centre
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Maun (MUB)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Double or Twin Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Island Safari Lodge

Maun lodge steps from Okavango Delta
This smoke-free lodge features 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a children's pool, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
Island Safari Lodge offers 12 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a children's pool. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Island Safari Lodge features 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Maun lodge also offers barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests.

Island Safari Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 120 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 120 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 215.00 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Island Safari Lodge Maun
Island Safari Maun
Island Safari Hotel Maun
Island Safari Lodge Maun
Island Safari Lodge Lodge
Island Safari Lodge Lodge Maun

Island Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

leonie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very obliging and warm and very friendly. Service is good and rooms comfortable with good beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc Bence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A pleasant surprise, better than what we expected based on other reviews, especially considering the pricing compared to most other places in Botswana. The staff were friendly and welcoming, we had plenty of bottled water in the room (3 - more than all other places we stayed at), WIFI in the room (also a rarity), hairdryer and shampoo (not always provided). The property's garden is nice and full with birds & there are several walking trails to explore. The chalets show their age and could use a refresh & there can be some noise from around the property, but these were marginal negatives for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price, this was a great place to stay, super friendly staff and awesome tours from here
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elijah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Island Safari Lodge is a great option for those staying in Maun to explore the Okavango Delta, Chiefs Island, and Morami. The property is massive with extensive walking trails and wildlife. The entire property is also walled and gated so you won’t encounter dangerous animals. The lodging is a bit dated so think of a higher end cabin experience as opposed to a hotel. The grounds are beautifully tended with lots of trees and greenery. The staff were all really friendly and helpful when we needed something. The restaurant on the property is a great place to eat. We booked safaris that left directly from the lodge and we’re not in the least disappointed. We saw some amazing wildlife in Moremi. The Delta was really relaxing on the water and they stay fairly close to the shallow areas so it’s safe and you can view a wide range of birds. The walking tour was also amazing. Altogether the Island Safari Lodge was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the setting here. The staff were friendly and helpful. We ate dinner each night and enjoyed it. Breakfast was good. A/C worked well but only had WiFi at the lodge. We actually enjoyed sitting at the lodge and watching the view. Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jurgita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Clean, friendly staff, but no atmosphere

The place is clean, the staff are nice and helpful, but there isn’t much of an atmosphere. One of the two swimming pools looked completely abandoned and dirty. Unless you have activities during the day, there isn’t much to do at the hotel. The food is average too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Assessment already stated. You should redesign your questionnaire & be satisfied with whatever respondents give you & not require mandatory entries. So this is the last time I’ll respond to a request to complete a “survey.“ I suspect this is all AI stuff & no human will set eyes on this, let alone consider the comments !!?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bungalos were pleasant and clean. We also took a safari outing that was very good. Food and service were average.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not ideal place to stay for Business - Poor Wi-Fi connection
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very tranquil, nice walking trails, clean rooms and good food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

KABELO

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Janice

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hannah, Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous and relaxing location with river view

We loved our stay at Island Safari Lodge! The lodge is in an absolutely gorgeous setting right on the River, which means it is very serene and beautiful, however it is a 20 minute taxi drive away from town which can be a bit of a hassle if you plan on going into town for dinners or night life. The staff could not have been nicer or more accommodating. They seamlessly helped us in arranging airport transfers and a river tour. I would suggest arranging your own taxis to and from town though, the lodge charges $12 USD each way for a taxi into town but we were able to find taxis that would take us for $4 USD each way. The chalet was basic, but clean. The beds could have been a little more comfortable and the room was very dark (could have used more lighting) but overall it was fine and comfortable. Overall a very serene, relaxing, and amazing experience at a competitive price. I would recommend this more for families than groups of young friends - there is not a bar scene here at night, that is better found at Backpackers or Okavango River Lodge. However there was live music one night from a good guitar player. I would definitely recommend this lodge to others and would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our pleasant 4 days in Okovango

we were treated as in a 4/5 star hotel. Service was excellent, surroundings were too beautiful, the kitchen was very good. All in all a very good experience. We would come again and recommend this Island paradise to all.

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

The hotel is not new and has a bit patina, but overall very nice. Sit under tall, mature trees overlooking the river and enjoy the amenities of a good restaurant with a wide selection, was a special experience. The hotel garden, where monkeys and squirrels frolic, is almost mystical. In the evening turtles dig from the river, in the distance we saw a hipo. Incidentally, the swimming pool of the camping area is much larger and nicer than the pool of the lodge. We stayed there for three nights and would like to repeat it. The travel agency attached to the hotel was very helpful and organized a horse-ride on a neighboring lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Am Ende unserer Botswana Reise haben wir zwei Nächte in der Island Safari Lodge relaxed. Einchecken war etwas zäh, aber letztendlich haben wir unser Wunschzimmer erhalten und wir haben die ruhige, angenehme Atmosphäre der Lodge genossen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ruhige Lage am Rand von Maun

Die Lodge war ein Zwischenstopp für einen Flug ins Okavango-Delta. Die Zimmer sind in Ordnung und ausreichend sauber. Leider gab es keinen Safe in den Zimmern, so dass wir bei der Rezeption fragten, ob wir unsere Wertsachen einschließen können. Leider konnten wir nur von 14 bis 17 Uhr dann an die Wertsachen erneut wieder dran oder am nächsten Morgen ab 8 Uhr (was mit unserem Flug kollidierte). Kein großes Problem, aber deshalb wären flexiblere Zeiten an der Rezeption zum Abholen der Sachen wünschenswert gewesen. Trotzdem können wir die Lodge empfehlen, da sie sehr ruhig gelegen ist außerhalb von Maun
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

C

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gustav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Werner

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for 1 night

We stayed 1 night, ok, I would not stay longer Room ok, but no Moskito net. Bad smell in room Food was terrible. Nice surroundings, right at the river side