Duba Plains Private Reserve, Botswana
Little Tubu
Duba Plains Private Reserve, Botswana
Little Tubu
Little Tubu shares Hunda Island with its larger sister camp, and also benefits from being in a dry-land location surrounded by seasonally-inundated floodplains. Little Tubu offers an intimate safari experience, combining the luxury of seclusion and privacy with access to some of the best game viewing in the Okavango.
The three luxury guest tents that make up Little Tubu peep out from under the shade of a grove of riverine trees. Sightings of wildlife from the camp inspire excursions to productive woodlands in open 4x4 vehicles, with seasonal water-based activities also an option.
INSIDER'S TIP: Located near the camp, an elevated deck is transformed at night into a star bed that offers a thrilling wilderness immersion.
Highlights
Destination: Little Tubu, like its sister camp Tubu Tree, is situated in one of Africa's more fertile oases, and invites the ultimate, intimate bush experience for just six guests – ideal for families or small groups travelling together.
Although the two camps are completely separate – each has its own main and dining areas – they are linked by a wooden walkway. Surrounded by lush forests and vast floodplains teeming with wildlife, Little Tubu is ready to introduce guests to exciting game drives and nature walks in the mopane and acacia woodlands.
During winter (May to late September), boating, seasonal catch-and-release fishing and mokoro trips are also available in this Delta wonderland.
Experience: Renowned for its predator sightings, from exciting day and night game drives, look out for solitary leopards on the prowl, and wild dogs and hyenas. On a traditional dugout canoe, or mokoro, explore the Delta channels here – alive with scores of brilliant birds, tiny reed frogs and mud-caked hippos. For those looking for an alternative to evenings by the fire, head to the elevated platform and experience wild Africa at night, and sleep beneath the stars in our Star Bed.
Purpose: As members of the Tubu Joint Management Committee, we are intimately involved in projects that support sustainable conservation and community projects. Our current focus is on the facilitation of a community-based cultural village tourism venture.
Wildlife: A wildlife wonderland, guests can look forward to remarkable sightings here on Hunda Island, the largest dryland area in this iconic wetland. Look out for elephant, Burchell’s zebra, red lechwe, southern giraffe, tsessebe and blue wildebeest in the floodplains. Kudu, impala, bushbuck, and leopard are usually seen in the forested areas. A beautiful variety of birdlife can also be seen. Dryland species can be spotted on the larger islands, and a multitude of wetland birds can be seen in the floodplains and waterways.
Little Tubu: Elevated walkways link the tents to Little Tubu’s lounge and dining area, while the bar and pool areas integrate seamlessly with the environment to take full advantage of the alluring views over the floodplains. The camp is connected to the sister camp Tubu Tree by elevated boardwalks.
A bush experience like few others awaits all who visit this charming Okavango safari camp. The three eco-chic, luxury tents are perched on raised platforms, offering an exceptional stay for families and small groups. Seemingly floating in the tree canopy, the camp looks out over a seasonal riverbed which ebbs and flows with the passage of a variety of wildlife.