Duba Plains

Duba Plains is perhaps the Okavango Delta's most remote camp. The camp is located in a private 30,000 hectare reserve in the furthermost reaches of the Delta on an island, surrounded by expansive seasonally flooded plains (dependant on annual flood waters) and shaded by tall ebony, fig and garcinia trees.

This pristine area is home to Lion, Leopard, Lechwe, Elephant and huge herds of Buffalo, as well as a large variety of Okavango Delta bird life. Wattled cranes and Slaty egrets are some of the Okavango specials to be found in the area.

The camp is small and intimate, with accommodation in 6 tented rooms. Each of the tents has an en-suite bathroom, with hot and cold running water and a verandah overlooking the floodplain. The dining room and bar area is raised on decks and there is a great pool with a view.

The camp focuses on the incredible wildlife in the area through game drives, which are conducted day and night in open 4 x 4 vehicles.  Access is by aircraft only.

Location

  • Northern Okavango Delta in a large and exclusive 30.000 hectare private reserve.

Pricing / Child Policy Summer season: 01 December 2007 to 15 June 2008
and High season: 16 June 2008 to 30 November 2008

Summer season: 01 December 2008 to 31 May 2009
and High season: 01 June 2009 to 30 November 2009

2008 children of 8 years and older are accommodated
2009 children of 6 years and older are accommodated

Accommodation
Number of tents:
6 tents in total consisting of:

  • 5 ¾ twin bedded tents (3 of which can be converted into king size beds on request)
  • 1 king-size bedded honeymoon tent
  • 1 twin pilot/guide/escort tent (not the same standard as guest tent)

This camp can accommodate 12 guests with tour leader.





Tent details:

  • 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

Camp Description

  • 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.
  • 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 does have 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.
  • Solar heated water for showers etc.

Drinks Policy All local drinks, beers, wines and mineral water are included in the nightly tariff.

Laundry Policy Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff.

Extra Payment Curios and imported drinks will be billed to the guests and settled on check out.  Payment can be made by cash (US$), travellers’ cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard.

Flying Times To/from Maun 40 minutes

To/from Kasane 1hr 20 minutes

Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes but allow additional time for customs and immigration

Air Strip 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.

Gratuity Schedule The following is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards:
Guides -US$10.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$5.00 per person per day
Mokoro Polers - US$5.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 p/p per day

 

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