Duma Tau - Botswana
Duma Tau At Glance
DumaTau is a 16 bedded luxury tented camp, in a private 125 000 hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve which borders onto the western boundary of Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. The camp is built under a shady grove of mangosteen trees, overlooking a large hippo-filled lagoon within the Linyanti waterway system.
The source of the Savuti Channel is close to the camp and gave drives up the Savuti is one of the highlights of the area. The rooms are raised off the ground and are under thatch with canvas walls, allowing guests to enjoy the night sounds of Africa from the comfort of their beds. The bathroom facilities are en-suite and each room has an additional outside shower. There is a dining room, pub, lounge, plunge pool and a guest toilet with a fantastic view.
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
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 plus tour leader(s)
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
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:
Game walks and hides
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
Pricing
November - end December - shoulder rates
