BOTSWANA - Tubu Tree Camp, Okavango Delta
Tubu Tree Camp is a classic Wilderness Safaris camp, built on Hunda Island, the largest area of permanently dry land in this region of the Okavango Delta. It is located in the Jao Concession – on 60,000 hectares of reserve against the western boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve in the north-western area of the Delta.
The camp is surrounded by the palatable grasses which draw many species of plains game. A range of diverse habitats, ranging from dry Kalahari sandveld to mopane and riverine forest on the edge of permanent waterways, also ensures diverse and spectacular game viewing.
ACCOMMODATION:
Tubu Tree Camp has only five traditional luxury tented rooms built on raised wooden platforms - each with picturesque vistas of the floodplains from a private front deck. All rooms are en-suite with an outdoor shower. The main dining, lounge areas and pool are also on raised platforms and have panoramic views of the surrounding plains. There is an outdoor pub area built under the canopy of a large marula tree.
ACTIVITIES AND WILDLIFE:
The true wetland areas of the Okavango Delta are best known for excellent birdlife. The largest concentrations of endangered Wattled Crane are found in this area and Rosy-throated Longclaws and African Skimmer can be seen here. Pel's Fishing-Owl and Slaty Egret are found alongside more conspicuous and commonly seen Coppery-tailed Coucal and Pygmy Goose.
Tubu Tree Camp is set in the most densely populated wetland area for sitatunga antelope and red lechwe, and hippo and crocodile are regularly sighted. In the dry season lechwe, tsessebe, elephant, wildebeest and zebra are prevalent, with lion, cheetah and leopard often sighted. The many lion prides in this area have been extensively studied in recent years. Wildlife seen around Tubu Tree Camp includes elephant, lion, Burchell's zebra, red lechwe, southern giraffe, tsessebe, and blue wildebeest on the floodplains. Kudu, impala, leopard and bushbuck are also seen in the forested areas.
Throughout the year day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles are available. Guided walks (which must be requested prior to travel) are also available. There are two platform hides in the concession, offering amazing viewing at close proximity. During winter, the water levels around Tubu Tree Camp rise and the floodplains become covered with water (usually May to late September). This allows for a wide range of water activities from boating and fishing to mokoro trips.