This relatively small tented camp is situated on Hunda Island, the largest island in the Jao reserve, on the western side of the Okavango Delta. While its sister camps Little Tubu, Kwetsani, Jacana and Jao, are more wetland focused, Tubu offers some of the best dryland viewing in the area. The camp has its own airstrip, which adds to the sense of exclusivity. Its surrounding forests are a great space to see leopard, while its other areas offer a consistent variety of typical large and small Delta game.
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The communal areas stretch out in a linear fashion along the floodplain, raised on stilts that create unmatchable views. The luxurious lounge and dining areas invite relaxation in a modern colonial style that tickles the imagination (think if Tarzan's tree house was luxury). There is a small swimming pool with recliners and sun umbrellas, and an elevated deck that is equipped with a campfire and a spotting scope to keep you entertained for hours.
The camp consists of eight en-suite tents and a family tent. Elevated and built amongst an ancient forest, Tubu has a tree-house feel with traditional decor and light, airy interiors. Large comfortable beds, tucked under four poster style mosquito nets, look out of the mesh sliding doors onto rolling views. Depending on the weather, you can choose to shower either indoors or outdoors. Relaxing on your private deck’s recliner furniture is considered an absolute must in the hotter hours of the day.
The daytime game drives uncover an abundance of different creatures, while thrilling night drives illuminate some unusual nocturnal species. A visit to the Delta without a mokoro (dug out canoe) trip is not advisable. These trips provide a different perspective as you glide silently through the meandering waterways, soaking up the scenery and wildlife. There are also water level dependant boating trips which will expand your explorations of this delta. A spot of catch and release fishing also creates an element of excitement. A real highlight is a star bed sleep out for up to four people.
Hunda Island's legendary leopards — the guides here have an uncanny knack for tracking these elusive cats, making this one of the Delta's best spots for up-close leopard encounters.
Visit during the flood season (June to September) when the water rises around the island — you'll get the best of both worlds with game drives and mokoro excursions from the same camp.
The main area is more functional than fancy — if architectural wow-factor matters to you, sister camp Jao delivers more visual drama.
Tubu Tree Camp is owned by Wilderness safaris which aims to double its conservation impact by 2030, protecting 6 million acres of land. Their framework focuses on Educate, Empower, and Protect pillars, building a conservation economy, nurturing future leaders, and preserving unfenced wilderness. Through immersive hospitality experiences and partnerships with nonprofits like Children in the Wilderness and the Wilderness Trust, they engage guests in conservation efforts and address diverse threats to wilderness, wildlife, and communities.
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Tubu Tree Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Botswana trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Botswana trips featuring Tubu Tree Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Botswana specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Tubu Tree Camp start from around $1.6K, or US$1.6K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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