Duba Plains Suite

Duba Plains Suite is raised on recycled railway-sleeper decking, offering visitors views both wide and populated by the steady stream of wildlife. At its heart is an open-plan communal area, with plenty of seating and a dining area. The furnishings ooze quality and old-safari charm: Persian rugs, chairs upholstered in leather, and interesting artefacts. Outside is a deck, and a jetty (with a fire pit – ideal for post-meal chats over a nightcap or two) extends over the floodplain.

Mature leadwood trees shade the two out-of-this-world tented rooms, each with its own personal deck and plunge pool. Rooms echo the relaxed, old-school explorer style of the communal area, with Persian rugs, brass fixtures, leather chairs, and draped curtains and ceiling that add a distinctly Bedouin feel. Expect indoor and outdoor showers, deep bathtubs, ceiling fans and an eco-friendly aircon system. In one of the rooms an additional bed can be added for a child.

Like the rest of the delta, the Duba area is greatly impacted by seasonal floods, when the Okavango River flows into the fiery heart of the Kalahari Desert. Exploring the waterways and lagoons that form in a mokoro is great for observing the birdlife that flocks here. To see the predator-prey interaction, though, 4x4 safaris are best. (Although driving can be tricky when the water levels are up.) Night drives are permitted, so creatures such as bushbaby, aardwolf, hyena await.