DumaTau Camp

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Overlooking a lagoon near the source of the Savute Channel, DumaTau Camp offers the best of the Linyanti Concession.

Accommodations at the camp consist of ten luxury tents that are raised off the ground to overlook the Lagoon. There are eight twin tents that can be configured to doubles and two family tents available. Each tent has an en suite bathroom with a shower and flush toilet. To take full advantage of the stunning views, each tent has tall sliding doors and windows that allow for wide-angled views of the riverfront as well as a private wooden deck with comfortable chairs and loungers.

DumaTau Camp is situated in the shade of a mangosteen grove on the banks of the beautiful Linyanti River’s Osprey Lagoon. This part of northern Botswana is known for its flowing waterways due to its proximity to the Linyanti River (known as the Chobe River further downstream). There are numerous predators that also roam the grasslands and swamps, including lion, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, and leopard. In recent years, this area has also been used as a denning site for the rare brown hyena. However, the area is most well-known for its large concentrations of elephants as they gather around the waterways.

Morning and afternoon game drives along the Savute in open 4×4 Land Rovers are the premier activity here. But water levels permitting, guests can also enjoy cruises on the channel itself by motorized boat or barge. Like so much of northern Botswana, the Linyanti has high concentrations of plains game including impala, wildebeest, red lechwe, zebra, buffalo, and antelope. And though DumaTau means “roar of the lion,” the region is best known for the large herds of elephant that frequent the waterways during the dry season. Depending on the availability, nature walks with skilled, armed guides are wonderful ways of getting close to nature and observing the smaller things missed from the vehicles. The camp’s Star Bed offers an authentic and unique way to sleep out under the crystal clear African skies surrounded by nature. Anglers can enjoy some catch and release fishing.

The common area encompasses a lounge, pub, dining room, swimming pool, and expansive viewing deck. At night guests can relax around the floating fire pit as they enjoy a drink and swap stories. DumaTau is an environmentally friendly property that’s reduced its carbon footprint and runs on solar energy.