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Duba Plains
Okavango, Okavango Delta,
Botswana
| Duba Plains is one of the Okavango Delta’s most remote camps, located in the furthermost reaches of the Okavango Delta. The camp is situated on an island shaded by large ebony, fig and garcinia trees and surrounded by expansive plains which are occasional |
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Duba Plains is one of the Okavango Delta's most remote camps and is located in the furthermost reaches of the Okavango Delta in a very private reserve of 30,000 hectares.
The camp is built on an island shaded by large ebony, fig and garcinia trees and surrounded by expansive plains which are seasonally flooded ~ usually from about May to early October each year, depending on the rains in central Africa.
Since Duba has access to large islands, floodplains and marshes, the camp offers a diversity of experiences. Duba's real treat is its exclusivity and it is particularly suited to those who want to be far away.
The Duba Experience
Duba is small and intimate, accommodating only twelve people. Guests receive a highly personalised experience. Since Duba has access to large islands, flood-plains, and marshes, the camp offers a diversity of experiences. Duba's real treat, is its exclusivity and it is suited to those who want to be far away.
Activities
Duba Plains offers a variety of activities and the focus depends on how much water is in the area. Guests may choose between game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, mokoro excursions and walking safaris.
The night drives often provide opportunities to photograph Africa's elusive nocturnal animals in action. Mekoros are best from May to October. For the rest of the year we can usually offer shorter mokoro excursions, but the activities concentrate more on game drives, night drives and walks.
Wildlife
The wildlife at Duba Plains is fascinating. As the vast open grasslands are often isolated from the mainland by deep waterways, the variety of animals is not as high as in other areas within the Okavango.
However, Duba Plains more than makes up for this as it is a high impact game viewing area. Thousands of buffalo are hunted almost daily by up to four different prides of lions. Often the hunting is during the day - so one gets great photo opportunities.
Lechwe, buffalo, elephant, tsessebe and warthog dot the savannah and hippo concentrate in the deeper channels. We often have productive hyena dens in the area that offer great hyena cub viewing.
Leopard are found on the forested islands. Most of the Okavango Delta's birdlife is found in the area and birding "specials" like wattled crane and slaty egret are often seen.
Accommodation
Six large tented rooms accommodate a maximum of 12 guests. Each room has en-suite bathroom with shower and flush toilet facilities. Each tent has a verandah overlooking the floodplain. The dining room and pub are raised on decking under large riverine trees. There is a small pool as well.
Safaris
The camp can only be reached by light aircraft and should you be intersted in experiencing the camp, you'll have to consider one of the different safari options - which includes it in the itinerary.
The choice of safaris includes:
Three Day Fly-In to Okavango & Moremi
Five Day Fly-In to Okavango & Moremi
Five Day Fly-In to Okavango & Linyanti
A minimum stay of 2 nights at a camp is recommended. The camp is reached by light aircraft only and visitors can start or end their safari in Maun or Kasane (Botswana). Departures are daily.
Prices vary according to where you start and finish your safari.
Your safari can be customised to include another camp offering a different habitat and different activities.
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Location: Okavango,
Okavango Delta |
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