TUBU TREE CAMP

Tubu Tree is a Wilderness Safaris camp situated in the private Jao Concession within the Okavango Delta with just eight traditional tents with a good range of activities and the area is known for its excellent leopard densities and sightings and good concentrations of game. The camp offers both spectacular wildlife viewing on land and tranquil adventures on the water.

LOCATION

Tubu Tree is located on Hunda Island in the private Jao Concession in the Okavango Delta.

CAMP

Tubu Tree is built into the trees – with elevated wooden walkways connecting eight traditional-style tents on raised platforms – all with picturesque views over the surrounding floodplains from a private deck. Each has an en-suite bathroom and an outdoor shower, and the family unit consists of two adjoining tents with separate bathrooms and a shared lounge. The main dining and lounge areas and pool are raised to maximise the vista across the floodplains, and an open bar area is shaded by a large marula tree.

ACTIVITIES AND WILDLIFE

Wildlife seen around Tubu Tree includes elephant, lion, Burchell’s zebra, red lechwe, southern giraffe, tsessebe, and blue wildebeest on the floodplains. Kudu, impala, bushbuck and leopard are also seen in the forested areas. The variety of birdlife is impressive, with dry-land species seen on the larger islands and a multitude of wetland birds seen on the floodplains and waterways.

Activities at Tubu Tree include morning and afternoon game drives on Hunda Island to view the spectacular wildlife of the area and you can enjoy night drives to see the nocturnal species in the area.

There is no better way to enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the Delta and its wildlife than by traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) and boating is another way to view wildlife from the water – hippo, crocodile and perhaps even sitatunga.

The photographic hide located near to camp is a wonderful platform from which to enjoy passing wildlife and at night the hide is transformed into a Star Bed that offers a unique wilderness sleep-out experience.

Seasonal fishing with a limited supply of basic equipment (spinner rods and a small range of lures) is available on a catch-and-release basis.

GIVING BACK

Tubu Tree is intimately involved in projects that support sustainable conservation and community upliftment including assisting the local school with many of its requirements.

People are at the heart of Wilderness Safaris and more than 85% of camp staff come from remote, rural communities. Through regional training programmes, Wilderness Safaris provide local people with the skills to become some of the best guides, managers and ecotourism operators in the African tourist industry.

Jao Concession and the University of Botswana (Biokavango Project) formed a committee to encourage better engagement between local communities and the Jao Concession, specifically regarding curbing poaching and over-fishing.

Wilderness Safaris have developed a strategy to reduce the use of bottled water across all operations. Through the use of reusable bottles for guests and installing on-site water purification systems at camps, they have reduced plastic water bottle usage by 75%.

The Wilderness Wildlife Trust is an independent entity that facilitates fundraising and distribution of the monies to deserving projects so that, both directly and indirectly, Wilderness Safaris is able reach more people, wildlife and places. The Trust focuses its work across three key areas: research and conservation; community empowerment and education; and anti-poaching and management. A small percentage of each bednight booked by our guests is dedicated to the Trust.

TUBU TREE IS OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND

THE CAMP WELCOMES CHILDREN AGED 6+ – FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGED 6 – 12 HAVE TO BOOK A PRIVATE VEHICLE IN ADVANCE