Wilderness Little DumaTau is a small, sophisticated camp in the unfenced wilds of the Linyanti Reserve
Lounge, outside dining area, fire-pit, safari boutique, and wellness center with spa, gym and lap pool shared with Wilderness DumaTau
Four spacious lagoon-facing tented suites, each with a private deck, plunge pool, sala, and outdoor lounge
Game drives, night drives, nature walks, fishing, boating excursions, birding, and helicopter flights
Located within the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, renowned for its habitat diversity and dense elephant population, Wilderness Little DumaTau makes full use of its access to the Linyanti River and the Savuti Channel with an exhilarating range of activities.
Game drives here are exceptional, with regular sightings of lion, leopard, and hyena, as well as the mega-herds of elephant that traverse the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve’s ancient wildlife corridors. Morning and afternoon game drives cover lots of ground, with the chance to encounter smaller predators and herbivores such as wild dog, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, and antelopes.
Led by an experienced guide and the use of a spotlight, guests are invited to scan the bush for nocturnal species, such as leopard, civet, genet, honey badger, and spring hare. Experience the thrill of this vast and remote terrain after dark.
Depending on the season and guide availability, nature walks offer close encounters with the Linyanti’s smaller species, including insects, plants, and birds.
Explore the lagoon on board a barge, watching out for Nile crocodiles, hippos, and big game species coming to drink at the water’s edge. Lunches, picnics, or sundowners can also feature as part of a boating experience.
On a catch-and-release basis, with the camp providing a small stock of basic rods and reels, fishing offers a tranquil way to spend an uninterrupted morning out on the water. Please note that fishing is seasonal, as it is prohibited by Botswana law in January and February due to breeding purposes.
Internationally recognized as an IBA (Important Bird Area), the Linyanti is home to both Okavango specials and mopane woodland species. Ostrich, slaty egret, wattled crane, coqui francolin, southern carmine bee-eater… the variety of birdlife is truly outstanding here!
Wilderness Little DumaTau’s location is spectacular, and helicopter flights provide breathtaking views over the Linyanti wetlands. Guests might choose to opt for the Conservation & Co-Existence Cultural Experience excursion to learn more about CLAWS (Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainability) or ‘Life With Elephants’ (NGO with Ecoexist) in the Hambukushu village of Eretsha. Please note that helicopter excursions incur an additional cost.
* 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 staff member to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
Wilderness Little DumaTau is located in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve , with access to both the Linyanti River and the Savuti Channel. Guests reach the camp by light aircraft flight to Chobe Airstrip, followed by an approximately 40-minute vehicle transfer.
With its watery setting and extensive wooden decks that jut out onto the edge of the lagoon, the camp has been cleverly designed to give the sensation of floating on water.
Al Fresco dining
Fire-pit
The light-filled communal areas include a lounge, an outside dining area, a star deck for pre-dinner drinks and private dining, and a ‘curiosity room’ where guests can browse a wealth of reading material. There’s also an inviting fire-pit, the ideal spot for fellow guests to congregate and share safari stories beneath the stars. Connected to Wilderness DumaTau by elevated walkways, the two camps share access to a bush gym, which features cardio equipment, a range of free weights and Pilates balls, the Osprey Retreat drinks and snacks counter area, and the Safari Boutique. In-suite massages can be arranged at an additional cost.
Wilderness Little DumaTau consists of four spacious tented suites, each with a veranda overlooking Osprey Lagoon, including an outdoor lounge, a sala, and a private plunge pool.
Private plunge pool
Lagoon view
Outdoor shower
While rooted in the explorer style, with canvas ceilings, roll-up blinds, and mesh netting, interiors are also light and contemporary with all the conveniences expected of a premier camp. The airy bedrooms have a spot cooling system over the bed, an over-sized mosquito net, an overhead fan, a writing desk, a comfortable indoor lounge with optimal views of the lagoon through light-flooded floor-to-ceiling picture windows, a mini-bar, and a tea-and-coffee station. Additional amenities include a Pilates mat, weights, and resistance bands, and an electronic safe. The camp provides hot water bottles and extra blankets for the cooler evenings. Adjacent to the bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms have indoor and outdoor showers, separate restrooms, and double vanities.
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