DumaTau Camp

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Overlooking a lagoon near the source of the Savute Channel, DumaTau Camp offers the best of northern Botswana's Linyanti region.

Each of the camp’s eight spacious tents tent has an en suite bathroom with both an indoor and outdoor shower, double vanity, and flush toilet. To take full advantage of the stunning views, each tent is elevated above the ground on a wooden platform and is designed with tall sliding doors and windows that allow for wide-angled views of the riverfront. Wide decks include a private plunge pool and shaded outdoor patio.

DumaTau Camp is situated on the banks of the beautiful Linyanti River. This part of northern Botswana is known for its flowing waterways and diverse wildlife. There are numerous predators that roam the grasslands and swamps, including lion, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, and leopard. The land has also served as a denning site for the rare brown hyena. Like so much of northern Botswana, the Linyanti has high concentrations of plains game including impala, wildebeest, red lechwe, zebra, buffalo, and antelope. However, the area is most well-known for its large concentrations of elephants that thrive along the numerous and busy waterways.

Morning and afternoon game drives along the Savute Channel in open 4×4 safari trucks are the premier activity here. If water levels permit, guests can also enjoy cruises on the channel itself by motorized boat or barge. Depending on availability, nature walks with skilled, armed guides are wonderful ways to get close to nature and observe smaller animals, plants, and tracks missed from the vehicles. Anglers can enjoy catch and release fishing. The camp’s Star Bed offers an unforgettable way to sleep out under crystal-clear African skies surrounded by the sounds of the river.

The main area of camp houses a communal lounge and a “curiosity room” filled with local objects and books for guests to read about the rich history of the Linyanti Region. Delicious meals are dished up at the outdoor dining room, while the camp’s firepit is the ideal place to gather at night for a chat and drink. DumaTau shares a Wellness Center and Spa with its sister property, Little DumaTau, with a wide menu of relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatments. There is a lap pool, a deli with tasty snacks, and a trading store. In an effort to support sustainable tourism, DumaTau runs on solar energy.