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The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife. Activities are diverse and allow guests time on the water, on land and on foot. Day and night game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles along the Savuti Channel and the banks of Linyanti River. One of the attractions is the many hides in the area where guests can enjoy wildlife viewing away from a vehicle.
One of the best is right at the source of the Savuti and many species of game and birdlife can usually be enjoyed from this hide. The area is famous for its Elephant. Huge herds congregate in winter along the waterways and lagoons. During these dry months Sable and Roan traverse the flood plains, along with Impala, Zebra, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Lechwe, Tsessebe and other plains game in the area.
DumaTau
Fact Sheet
Location:
- Within the Linyanti concession which is bordered to the east by Chobe National Park.
- Northern Botswana
- Close to Linyanti Marsh & source of the Savuti
- Near the Savuti/Linyanti confluence
Pricing
January - end June - shoulder rates
July - end October - highest prices
November - end December - shoulder rates
Accommodation
Number
of Tents:
8 tents in total consisting of:
- 7 twin bedded tents
- 1 kingsize-bedded honeymoon tent (# 1)
- 1 guides tent - regular tent as per
- guests, accommodating 2 guides
- This camp can accommodate 16 guests
Tent
details:
- Canvas cottages, raised off-ground on poles, wooden doors, thatch roof -"landscape shaped tent"
- En-suite facilities with indoor glass shower & outside shower
- plus tour leader(s)
- Single basin
- Each room has views over the floodplains & lagoon
- Fans in all guest tents
- Mosquito nets over beds
- Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room
Camp
Description
- Overlooks an enormous lagoon
Communal
Area:
- Dining room & pub under thatch, on poles
- Plunge pool
- Landscape view from pub & dining area
- Evening campfire
- Slide projector available
- Curioshop
Game
Viewing
The camp is close to the source of the Savuti Channel as well
as the Linyanti water ways. Elephant, lion, zebra, wildebeest,
giraffe, warthog, lechwe, hippo, leopard, impala, waterbuck, African
wild cat and wild dog. Elephant viewing in winter is amongst the
best anywhere.
Activities
90% Game drives, 10 % Water activities.
Game
Drives:
- Land game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers - the camp has 4 x 10-seater Land Rovers, maximum 6 or 7 guests per vehicle.
- Night drives.
- Dinner available in the bush after cocktail cruise. (On request if exclusive use of camp).
- Can do cocktail reception between Kings Pool and DumaTau. (On request for larger groups who want to meet up)
Walking
Safaris:
Water
Activities:
- Motor Boat, 1x6 seater
- Single decker pontoon boat, Sundowner Cruise.
- No mekoros.
- Pontoon to transfer vehicles across lagoon to utilise other side of concession
Electricity
& Water
- Camp has a 220v generator. Electricity is run in the kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
- 12v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs a day. Hairdryers etc cannot work here.
- Video battery can be charged by the generator when guests on game drives. Hence bring spare battery and charging unit.
- Solar heated water for showers etc.
Drinks
Policy
All local drinks beers, wines and mineral water are included in
the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne,
and premium liqueurs & spirits.
Laundry
Policy
Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly
tariff with the exception of 'smalls' ie underwear, which are
not washed due to local customs.
Extras
Payment
Curios and or imported drinks will be billed to the guest and
settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travellers'
cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard. If
guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule
is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to
service standards)
Flying
Times
to/from Maun 40 minutes
to/from Kasane 50 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes but allow additional time
for customs and immigration.
Air
Strip Details
Chobe 1 Airstrip is located 35 minutes' drive from camp, 1000m
long, compacted calcrete. Max aircraft weight: 2300kg. Unlicensed
for heavier aircraft such as King Airs and Islanders, however,
these air craft can utilise Kings Pool air strip.
Driving time from Kings Pool to DumaTau is approximately. 55 minutes.
Chobe 1 Air strip co-ordinates: S18.31.99, E023.39.27
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