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Eagle Island Camp
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Okavango Delta Botswana
An Orient Express Property
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Personal Impression
Eagle Island Camp is an interesting place to visit. The game viewing
is limited to boats, either a mokoro, speed boat or sundowner
cruiser. A helicopter is based at the game that will
take you game viewing over the Delta and fly low at about tree line
height. This is a wonderful experience. This was our
helicopter - note the elephant in the background.
Location of the camp and game viewing.
The camp is located in
the Central Delta. The camp is shaded by a canopy of
indigenous trees and the area is known as Xaxaba (island of tall
trees).
A mokoro ride is pictured above as you glide slowly through the
reeds in front of the camp.
Bird life in this region is prolific and it is a bird watchers
paradise. This is not the traditional safari camp as all the
activities are centered around the water. It makes a nice addition
to a itinerary for something slightly different. Particularly if you
like helicopter rides this is a flight you will always remember.
They take the doors off the side of the helicopter so you can take
photographs, it is wonderful to see the area at this height by
helicopter.
Accommodations
The tents feel more like a standard permanent structure, with nicely
polished wood floors and a large outdoor deck.
Particularly since they also feature air conditioning. The rooms are
a nice size and have a nice bathroom, double sinks, large shower
only, no bathtub. The tents are all raised above
the ground and you walk on the ground between the tents. There is a large swimming pool on the grounds.
Internet access
You are out of touch with the world. Internet is supposed to
be coming but it may be a while before it becomes a reality.
Dining and wines
A covered dining room offers excellent cuisine. You can also dine
outside close to the pool. A starter, choice of
meat or vegetarian dish, dessert and cheeses is offered each
evening. Of course a fully stocked bar in a covered area is
offered for pre-and post dinner drinks. After dinner sitting around
the fireplace is the traditional activity.
The
Fish Eagle Bar has been named as one of the most beautiful bars in
the world by the New York Times. They feature special cocktails at
sunset. It is spectacular as you look over the water to the
sun setting with a myriad of colors. Pictures below.
Spa
All type of spa treatments are
available.
Summary
This is a very luxurious air
conditioned option with a different atmosphere with all the
activities featured around the water. The helicopter ride being the
highlight of a visit.
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