Situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Duba Plains Camp is nestled within a 33,000-hectare private reserve, characterized by palm-dotted islands, flood plains, and woodland. With 5 bespoke suites and a separate 2-bedroom Duba Plains Suite, designed by Dereck Joubert, the camp captures the essence of classic African safari style from the 1920s. Elevated on recycled railway sleeper decking, all rooms provide guests with breathtaking views of the floodplain and the abundant wildlife.
Duba Plains has executive chefs and boasts a cellar of a few hundred bottles of wine from friends of the Jouberts - winemakers who tell their story beyond the bottle, conservationists, people who have a community they support or something they give back besides being on the Great Plains Wine Selection for the quality of their wines.
Owned by Dereck and Beverly Joubert, acclaimed National Geographic filmmakers, conservationists, and explorers, Duba Plains Camp offers unparalleled wildlife experiences, with thousands of animals roaming the area. Operated solely by Great Plains Conservation, guests enjoy exclusive access to private wildlife sightings.
Duba Plains prides itself on its extraordinary wildlife experiences and intimate up-close exposure to the best of the best wildlife, from lions and leopards to elephants and buffalo and everything in between. Duba Plains is also known for interesting Kalahari species like Aardwolf and Pangolins.
Duba Plains Camp Information
Location & Getting There
Duba Plains Camp is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta in Northern Botswana. The camp is conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from the airstrip. Accessible by a 1 hour and 25-minute light aircraft flight from Kasane Airport or a 40-minute light aircraft flight from Maun Airport.
Accommodation
Duba Plains Camp offers 5 double or twin suites, a separate 2-bedroom suite available for reservation, and 1 guide tent with 2 three-quarter beds and a shared en-suite bathroom.
Activities
While Duba Plains offers Botswana’s best land safari as well as an Okavango Delta experience, this is truly a place to find an invigorating, yet peaceful all-round set of experiences, from wildlife viewing and birding or fishing from the boat and exciting drives with knowledgeable guides and friendly hosts.
Children
Children of 6 years and older are welcome to participate in all scheduled camp activities. Children must be supervised due to high predator densities and open surroundings with water features and raised, uncovered decks and pools.
"Duba Plains Camp is nestled within a 33,000-hectare private reserve, characterized by palm-dotted islands, flood plains, and woodland, reflecting the unique landscape of the region. It provides Botswana's premier land safari and an authentic Okavango Delta experience. It's a sanctuary for invigorating yet tranquil experiences, including wildlife viewing, birding, fishing, guided drives, and warm hospitality"
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