Tubu Tree Lodge

Destination

Okavango Delta

Located on Hunda Island, the largest area of permanently dry land in this region of the Okavango Delta, Tubu Tree Camp is surrounded by the palatable grasses which lure many species of plains game. A range of diverse habitats, ranging from dry Kalahari sandveld to mopane and riverine forest on the edge of permanent waterways, also ensures diverse and spectacular game viewing. Tubu Tree Camp is built in traditional style, with five tents on raised wooden platforms - each with picturesque vistas of the floodplains from a private front deck. En-suite bathroom facilities and an outdoor shower are standard. The main dining, lounge areas and pool are also on raised platforms and have panoramic views of the plains game. Tubu Tree Camp also has an outdoor pub area which lies under the canopy of a large marula tree. Wildlife seen around Tubu Tree Camp includes elephant, lion, Burchell's zebra, red lechwe, southern giraffe, tsessebe, and blue wildebeest on the floodplains. Kudu, impala, leopard and bushbuck are also seen in the forested areas. The variety of bird life is impressive, with dry-land species seen on the large islands and all the wetland birds seen on the floodplains and waterways.

Directions To Tubu Tree Lodge

Tubu Tree Camp is located in the Okavango Delta Botswana.

Area Attractions

Tubu Tree Camp is located in the Jao Concession: 60,000 hectares of reserve against the western boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve in the north-western area of the Okavango Delta, Botswana, below the Panhandle. The Okavango Delta rests between shallow fault lines at the end of the Great African Rift Valley. Deserts are low on annual rainfall and the Okavango Delta isno exception, but the annual floodwaters from the moist Africanhighlands over 1000 km to the north create a unique wetland that supports and sustains a huge diversity of wildlife. Lying in the very heart of the Okavango Delta, the Jao Concession embodies all the magic and mystique of the region. Tubu Tree Camp is surrounded by narrow water channels cut their way through the papyrus and reed beds in the permanent delta to the north and east of the concession, providing the perfect environment for the elusive sitatunga and the rare Pel's Fishing-Owl. In the central region of the Jao Concession, vast open floodplains provide some of the most stunning scenery of the region, with beautiful islands fringed with riverine forests. Further west, the area gets progressively dryer and Hunda Island (which is the tip of a large 'sand tongue') on which Tubu Tree Camp is built is the largest area of dry land in the vicinity during the flood season. Hunda Island has sandveld vegetation supporting many species of nutritious acacia and grewia shrubs which provide excellent browsing. The true wetland areas of the Okavango Delta are best known for their birdlife. The largest concentrations of endangered Wattled Crane are found in this area and Slaty Egrets, Rosy-throated Longclaws and African Skimmer are some of the specials that can be seen. Hallowed species such as Pel's Fishing-Owl and Slaty Egret are found alongside more conspicuous and commonly seen Coppery-tailed Coucal, Pygmy Goose. The specialised African Skimmer (from which Wilderness Safaris takes its logo) may be seen on the larger lagoons and channels. A trip to Tubu Tree Camp is an absolute must for bird enthusiasts. Tubu Tree Camp is set in the most densely populated wetland area for sitatunga antelope and red lechwe, and hippo and crocodile are regularly sighted. In the dry season lechwe, tsessebe, elephant, wildebeest and zebra are prevalent, with lion, cheetah and leopard often sighted. The many lion prides in this area have been extensively studied in recent years, thereby building up a more intimate knowledge of their behaviour.

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Specials

3 night Delta Summer Package – R9 650.00

3 night Delta Summer Package – R13,241 Rate applicable to SA Residents only. International rates on request.

Spend 3 nights at Tubu Tree Camp on the Western side of the Jao Concession in the Okavango Delta, experiencing Day and Night game drives and mokoro trips (water level permitting).

Each spacious safari tent is perched on a wooden deck overlooking the floodplain.

Package includes accommodation in Tubu Tree Camp, all meals, two daily scheduled camp activities, return light aircraft transfers to and from the camp, park fees and Maun departure tax

Excluded: Drinks, regional flights, laundry and items of a personal nature.

Valid

0000-11-01 - 0000-06-14

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