Fast Facts
| Location |
Northern Okavango Delta in a large and exclusive 30.000 hectare private reserve |
| Malaria area |
Yes |
| Getting there |
Flying times:
To/from Maun: 40 minutes
To/from Kasane: 1 hr 20 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes but allow additional time for customs and immigration
Airstrip details:
Omdop airstrip located 5 minutes’ drive from camp
Max aircraft weight: 2300 kg
Unlicensed for heavier aircraft such as King Airs, however, King Airs can utilise Vumbura air strip
Driving time from Vumbura to Duba Plains Camp is approximately 1 hour, (not possible from May to September when water levels are usually high)
Airstrip co-ordinates: S19.01.39, E022.41.59 |
| Total number of rooms |
6 Luxury tents
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| Type of accommodation |
5 ¾ x Twin bedded tents (3 of which can be converted into king size beds on request)
1 x King-size bedded honeymoon tent
1 x Twin pilot/guide/escort tent (not the same standard as guest tent)
This camp can accommodate 12 guests with tour leader |
| Children under 12 years accepted? |
Yes - children of 6 years and older |
Rates
For rates and special offers please contact BushBreaks on 0861 00 44 55
About Duba Plains Camp
Duba Plains Camp lies in the most remote reaches of the Okavango Delta, Botswana, in an area renowned for the endless conflict between prides of lions and the herds of buffalo which sustain them. The award-winning National Geographic documentary Relentless Enemies chronicled this battle for survival. Duba Plains Camp is an unobtrusive camp surrounded by expanses of seasonally flooded plains and shaded by tall ebony, sycamore fig and mangosteen trees.
Duba Plains Camp Tent Features
- Large walk-in luxury safari tents, raised off the ground
- Tent entrance is a door
- Fans in all guest tents
- En-suite facilities with shower, toilet, basin at the back of tent
- All tents have verandas overlooking the flood plains
- Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each tent
- Safe in each tent
Duba Plains Camp Features
- Remote camp situated in farthest reaches of Okavango Delta
- Situated on an “island”
- Central lounge, dining room and bar area is thatched and on raised decks overlooking the plains
- Fire deck
- Library
- Plunge pool
Game Viewing
Buffalo (huge herds), Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Wildebeest, Warthog, Lechwe, Hippo, Tsessebe, Kudu, Bat-eared Fox and Aardwolf plus some of the best birding in the Delta.
Activities
Largely a land activity focused camp
- Game drives in open 4 x 4 Land Rovers – the camp has 3 x 10-seater Land Rovers each accommodating a maximum of seven guests, allowing all guests an outside seat
- The camp has a supply of bean bags for guests to use to steady their camera while on a game activity
Suggested Daily Activity Schedule
Below is only a suggestion as to what a day may entail as daily wildlife sightings tend to dictate the schedule
Summer/winter
| 05h00/06h00 |
Wake up call. Light continental breakfast consisting of cereals, tea/coffee/juices and pastries to be served in the dining area |
| 05h30/06h30 |
Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 10h00 |
| 10h00/11h00 |
Brunch will be served; this will consist of a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes and then at leisure until afternoon tea |
| 16h00/15h00 |
Afternoon tea will be served - this will consist of a selection of sweet and savoury snacks |
| 16h30/15h30 |
Depart on afternoon game viewing activity. Sundowner drinks and snacks will be served during the course of the activity |
| 19h00/19h30 |
Return to camp |
| 19h30/20h00 |
Pre-dinner drinks and snacks will be served at the pub |
| 20h00/20h30 |
Three course dinner – generally speaking the starter and desert is served, whilst the main course is buffet style |
| 21h00/21h30 |
Coffee and liqueurs around the campfire |
Electricity & Water
- Camp has 220v generator. Electricity is run in the kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators are generally switched off (for peace in camp)
- 220v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in guest tents 24hrs a day
- 220v plugs available in each tent for the charging of batteries only. Hence bring spare battery, charging unit and adaptors
- Plug points are available in each tent so that sleep apnoea machines may be used
- Solar heated water for showers etc
Laundry Policy
Laundry is done on a daily basis on request – payment direct unless specified
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