Island Safari Lodge began its life way, way back in 1972 when Anthony Leonard Graham decided to build a lodge in the bush outside of Maun.
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Giving Hope to the Rhino
Island Safaris are excited to announce we have adopted a black rhino, Tsholofelo. Tsholofelo is a female who was born in the Okavango Delta from a mother translocated to Botswana from a high poaching area in South Africa. We’re very proud to play our small part in helping Rhino Conservation Botswana in protecting these magnificent […]
Big Cats of Moremi
Going on a safari, or a day excursion to the Moremi Game Reserve with Island Mobile Safaris will often bring you in close proximity with the large cats of Africa. Experiencing not only the power, grandeur, speed and athleticism of the lion and cheetah, but also the solitary and elusive habits of the leopard. We […]
The Leopard and the Hippo, a Cisco Letio Story
“I have been guiding for many years, and the recent expedition I led with Island Mobile Safaris into the bush with the McClean family, is one that will stay with me forever. I feel so humbled and privileged to share and work in this beautiful country of Botswana. It was exciting exploring not only the […]
Island Sanctuary Camera Trap Sightings
The island trails are set on the 113Ha mini sanctuary around Island Safari Lodge. A series of camera traps are set up around the reserve which have captured sightings of the wildlife that live or pass through the reserve.
Elephants in the Channel
Guest returned from a boat trip into the Okavango Delta over the moon after having a close encounter with an elephant. Entering a channel they came face-to-face with an elephant feeding just 30m in front of them. They spent the next half an hour drifting and enjoying a special wildlife encounter, watching the half-submerged giant […]
Renovations & Additions
The six Heritage rooms and six Heritage family rooms at Island Safari Lodge have undergone a complete upgrade and a new conversation firepit constructed on the promenade.
New Lion Prides in Moremi
Saturday our guides returned from a safari to Moremi with an intriguing lion sighting. They encountered a pride of three lionesses who were new to the area as they’d not been spotted previously. The lionesses were very shy and hid in the shrubs to avoid the vehicle. This is very interesting behaviour as it could […]