Duba Plains

(Okavango Delta - Botswana)

General Description
Duba Plains is perhaps the Okavango Delta's most remote camp. It is located in a huge private reserve in the furthermost region of the Delta. The camp is situated on an island, surrounded by expansive seasonally flooded plains and shaded by tall ebony, fig and garcinia trees.  

This pristine area is home to lion, lechwe, elephant, aardwolf, bat-eared fox, side-striped jackal and huge herds of buffalo, as well as a large variety of Okavango Delta bird life.  This is one of the best birding areas in Botswana. Wattled cranes and slaty egrets are some of the Okavango specials found here. The camp is small and intimate and focuses on the incredible wildlife in the area.

The dining room and bar area is raised on decks with an extended deck for star gazing. There is also a romantic pool with a view.  

Most game viewing is conducted in open 4x4 vehicles, during the day and at night.  Access to the camp is by aircraft only.

Accommodation
Each of the 6 walk-in luxury tents has an en-suite bathroom, with hot and cold running water, and a verandah overlooking the floodplain. Each tent is fan-cooled and the bathrooms are equipped with towels, soaps, shampoos and insect repellent.

There is also a honeymoon tent, with king size bed and additional amenities.  

Dining
The camp has a thatched dining room on raised deck overlooking the plains where meals are served. Local drinks are included with meals.

Facilities
- Central lounge, dining room and bar area  
- Plunge pool
- Extended deck for star gazing
- Laundry service

Activities
- Game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers
- Night drives with spot light – (only possible once the water levels have receded)
- Walking Safaris

Child Policy
Children over the age of 8 years are welcome.

Environmental Policy
Duba Plains is run by Wilderness Safaris. Wilderness is a company at the forefront of eco-tourism who employ full-time environmentalists to ensure their camps are as eco-friendly as possible.  Solar heating and power, limited burning of fossil fuels and utilising battery-operated lighting systems are standard.  All camps are small, mostly tented and designed to blend into the natural environment.  Their goal is that if a camp has to be moved the site can be restored to its natural state.  Their "conservation through tourism" policy shares the benefits of tourism with local communities and ensures the protection of these areas for future generations.