This is a wonderful property from the company responsible for the legendary Jack’s Camp. Duke’s overlooks a seasonal lagoon and lies in a prime game-viewing area on the borders of the legendary Moremi Game Reserve. This is where the Okavango Delta receives its annual flood, which turns the parched Kalahari desert into a magical wetland and opens up floodplains and channels thrilling for water-based safari. The camp is visually stunning in a 1940s old-explorer style, with an attention to detail that really transports you back to that time! It’s the perfect camp for those looking for a little romance and something a bit special. The suites are sumptuous, with their four-poster beds and Bedouin fabrics, and your immersion into that bygone era is total. The camp is named after Sarefo ‘Duke’ Sarefo of the Wayeyi tribe, who was born on a nearby island and became a champion for the conservation of this remarkable part of the Okavango. With a full complement of both water- and land-based safari activities in addition to its inimitable style, Duke’s Camp is a great option for those looking to make the most of what the Delta offers.

Semi-Tented (Hybrid)

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Luxury

From £1,162 – £1,758 pp

Min age 6 +

A luxurious 1940s-style camp set in the waterways of the northern Okavango Delta

Lounge, dining area, bar, fire-pit, and swimming pool

twin tent, dukes camp, okavango delta, botswana

Nine extravagant tented suites on stilts, including one family tent, with verandas overlooking the delta

Game drives, walking safaris, mokoro canoeing, fishing, boat trips, scenic helicopter flights, and rock art visits

The people are merely profiles in the setting sun as they stand in the safari vehicle, Dukes Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana - Yellow Zebra Safaris
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
  • Excellent value for luxury seekers
Duke’s Camp perfectly captures the romance of the Delta, with breathtaking water views and the timeless Bousfield aesthetic of the camp. It is an impressive blend of vintage safari elegance with modern luxury.
Cal Perry Senior Safari Specialist

Activities

Duke’s has very good year-round safari, in keeping with its superb location for both water- and land-based activities. The camp is also close to some fascinating ancient rock art, which is well worth a visit. Please note that some activities listed below incur an extra cost and some need to be pre-booked.

Expertly guided game drives

Walking safaris

Rock art

Fly camping

Boating and fishing

Helicopter flights

Mokoro canoes

  • Two game sessions daily are offered here, during the morning and the late afternoon. It’s possible to do a full-day trip and go farther into the park, for example if another couple wishes to join (just in terms of vehicle numbers and availability). Four of the Big Five can be found in this part of the Delta. Among the highlights are lion, leopard, elephant, hyena, and buffalo. You can look out for smaller predators too, such as jackal, serval, civet, honey badger, and the rare wild dog, while the large herbivore collection features giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, and an assortment of antelopes.

    Mokoro, Duke's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

  • Why not head out into the bush with an armed guide? As well as enjoying animal tracking and the area’s phenomenal birdlife, you’ll take a closer look at the concession’s insects and plant life. Different levels and distances are possible, depending on the ages of your group. Classic walking safari has a maximum age requirement of 12 years.

    Mokoro, Duke's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

  • Located near the camp are some fascinating ancient rock artworks, dating back millennia. Finding out about the prehistory of the area and witnessing what early man got up to is always rewarding! (At extra cost.)

    Mokoro, Duke's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

  • Sleep out beneath the stars on a private island! This is a memorable experience indeed, especially at Duke’s Camp. Usually, your afternoon game drive ends with sundowners nearby, before you’re ferried across to your adventurous island retreat for the night. There’s always a guide and an armed guard on watch and close by. Wake up and have a delightful bush breakfast, before heading back to camp. (At extra cost, needs pre-booking.)

    Mokoro, Duke's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

  • The boating safaris here are spectacular. See elephant wading through the waterways, hippos, crocs, and a plethora of birdlife. The Okavango Delta has some of the best boating in Africa. Fishing is also an option and can be seasonal – and though it’s not for everyone, plucking a catfish from the Delta can be quite a thrill. Of course Duke’s operates a catch-and-release policy.

    Mokoro, Duke's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

  • This is another exhilarating way of seeing the breadth of the Delta from the sky. It’s not quite as peaceful as being in a balloon, but you certainly cover more terrain and can stop off at spectacular places for picnics, such as the Tsodilo Hills. Flights come at extra cost and need to be pre-booked.

    Mokoro, Duke's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

  • This activity is very much the walking safari of the water! You will be able to hear so much more as you silently glide through the endless water channels of the Delta. It’s a great chance to meet some of the smaller animals like frogs and birds, and get a closer look at flora. Best from June to September when the water is at its highest, and each canoe can accommodate a couple, plus your poler. (Botswana, June to Oct., when water at its highest.)

    Mokoro, Duke's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.

Access & Location

Duke’s Camp is located in the 89,000-hectare game-rich Mapula and Sekwana private concession in the Okavango Delta. It borders Moremi and the renowned Vumbura and Duba plains, areas of outstanding beauty and true wilderness. Nestled amid leadwood and ebony trees, Duke’s overlooks a lagoon with plenty of local wildlife that you can view right from the comfort of your private decking. You can expect to see all the big players in the concession – large herds of buffalo, lion, elephant, cheetah, zebra, leopard, and hippos and crocs guarding the waterways! To get to Duke’s you can fly into the concessions airstrip on a scheduled light aircraft or by a private helicopter transfer from either Kasane or Maun. From here it’s a short transfer to camp by Landcruiser, often with some great viewing right from the start of your safari.

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Facilities

The main areas are equally glorious and have an impeccable attention to detail, with sumptuous furnishings all evoking a bygone age.

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Meals at Duke’s Camp are communal, with a fabulous long dining table where everyone joins to feast on the chef’s excellent food. Private dining is available on request, and it’s a great option for couples who fancy an evening away from the rest of camp. The lounge area has comfortable seating and great views over the water. There is also a swimming pool, which offers welcome relief between activities. In-room spa treatments are available too – and a massage is a delightful way to spend the heat of the day before your late afternoon game drive and sundowners!

Amenities

Duke’s Camp has nine elegant 1940s-style suites, designed like vintage works of art.

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Although this old-explorer style may not be for everyone, you will certainly be won over when you enter your room. Each unit is beautifully appointed with a four-poster bed (or twin beds), Persian rugs, mahogany sideboards, and an en-suite bathroom with twin sinks, exquisite fittings, flush loos, and indoor and outdoor showers. Spacious, and with mosquito nets and a fan, your tented suite can be as open as you like during the day. The entire frontage can be drawn back, allowing glorious views over the floodplain and seasonal lagoon.

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