Luxury Lodges · Okavango Delta, Botswana
Little Tubu Camp
Overview
Highlights
- A thrilling predator destination, look out for leopard, wild dog and hyena.
- Like its sister camp, Tubu Tree, Little Tubu is tucked on Hunda Island with sweeping views over the game-rich floodplains dotted with water-loving wildlife on one side, and instant access to unrivalled wildlife viewing on the other.
- Enjoy a wonderful adventure in the wild – including sleeping under the stars in our luxury Star Bed.
Destination: Little Tubu, like its sister camp Tubu Tree, is situated in one of Africa's more fertile oases, and invites the ultimate, intimate bush experience for just six guests – ideal for families or small groups travelling together.
Although the two camps are completely separate – each has its own main and dining areas – they are linked by a wooden walkway. Surrounded by lush forests and vast floodplains teeming with wildlife, Little Tubu is ready to introduce guests to exciting game drives and nature walks in the mopane and acacia woodlands.
During winter (May to late September), boating, seasonal catch-and-release fishing and mokoro trips are also available in this Delta wonderland.
Experience: Renowned for its predator sightings, from exciting day and night game drives, look out for solitary leopards on the prowl, and wild dogs and hyenas. On a traditional dugout canoe, or mokoro, explore the Delta channels here – alive with scores of brilliant birds, tiny reed frogs and mud-caked hippos. For those looking for an alternative to evenings by the fire, head to the elevated platform and experience wild Africa at night, and sleep beneath the stars in our Star Bed.
Purpose: As members of the Tubu Joint Management Committee, we are intimately involved in projects that support sustainable conservation and community projects. Our current focus is on the facilitation of a community-based cultural village tourism venture.
Wildlife: A wildlife wonderland, guests can look forward to remarkable sightings here on Hunda Island, the largest dryland area in this iconic wetland. Look out for elephant, Burchell’s zebra, red lechwe, southern giraffe, tsessebe and blue wildebeest in the floodplains. Kudu, impala, bushbuck, and leopard are usually seen in the forested areas. A beautiful variety of birdlife can also be seen. Dryland species can be spotted on the larger islands, and a multitude of wetland birds can be seen in the floodplains and waterways.
Little Tubu: Elevated walkways link the tents to Little Tubu’s lounge and dining area, while the bar and pool areas integrate seamlessly with the environment to take full advantage of the alluring views over the floodplains. The camp is connected to the sister camp Tubu Tree by elevated boardwalks.
A bush experience like few others awaits all who visit this charming Okavango safari camp. The three eco-chic, luxury tents are perched on raised platforms, offering an exceptional stay for families and small groups. Seemingly floating in the tree canopy, the camp looks out over a seasonal riverbed which ebbs and flows with the passage of a variety of wildlife.
Suites & Rates
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Standard Twin/Double Tent(s)
Rebuilt in June 2024, Little Tubu’s three elevated tented suites are set beneath a canopy of riverine trees on Hunda Island, offering an intimate and contemporary safari retreat. Raised on wooden platforms and connected...
Details
Good to know
Languages spoken
English
Property facilities
Bar, Library, Pool
Accommodation & amenities
Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Credit Card Facilities, Private Vehicle (Available)
On-site activities
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Game Drives, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
Nearby activities
Cultural Tours, Helicopter Scenic Flights
Location
Where you'll be
Video
See the stay
Discover the Jao Reserve – Okavango Delta
Welcome to the Jao Reserve, one of the most iconic private reserves in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Here, a remarkable mosaic of floodplains, palm islands, winding channels, and rich woodland habitats creates one of the most diverse safari landscapes in Africa. Within the reserve, six distinctive camps, Jao, Kwetsani, Tubu Tree, Little Tubu, Jacana, and Pelo, offer different perspectives of this extraordinary Delta environment. Each camp is positioned in a unique setting, allowing guests to experience the changing character of the Okavango across its varied habitats. The Jao Reserve is renowned for the variety of safari experiences it offers. Venture out on open-vehicle game drives through woodland and grassland, glide quietly through waterlily-filled channels by mokoro, or explore the Delta by boat as seasonal floodwaters transform the landscape. Wildlife encounters are equally diverse, from large herds of lechwe and buffalo moving across the floodplains to the excitement of tracking predators such as lion and leopard. Bird enthusiasts are also rewarded with exceptional birdlife throughout the reserve. This is the Okavango Delta in its full richness, dynamic, diverse, and unforgettable.
The Journey In – New Safari Vehicles at Jao Reserve
This video highlights the delivery of the new Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicles travelling from Maun into the Jao Reserve. These vehicles replace our long-serving heritage fleet of Land Rovers and form part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a modern, reliable fleet in one of Africa’s most remote safari environments. Operating in the Okavango Delta presents unique logistical challenges, and ensuring that our vehicles and equipment remain in top operating condition is essential to delivering a safe and comfortable safari experience. Purpose-built for comfort, safety, and exceptional visibility, these custom game viewer vehicles allow guests to explore the Delta from an elevated perspective. Spacious seating, open sides, and uninterrupted window views ensure that every guest enjoys a prime vantage point for wildlife viewing and photography. The vehicles are used for daily safari activities across the reserve and are designed to carry up to six guests, with each seat offering excellent visibility of the surrounding wilderness. For many guests, the journey from the airstrip to camp, and every drive that follows, is where the safari truly begins.
Activities
What you can do
Wilderness Little Tubu – Birding
The mix of habitat ensures a variety of birdlife to be seen, from flocks of endangered wattled crane and glimpses of the rare lesser jacana on the eastern side, to Meyer’s parrots and Dickinson’s kestrel in the west.
Wilderness Little Tubu – Boating *
Discover by boat and search for water-loving wildlife further afield. Good game viewing in the channels further away from camp often yield fabulous sightings of hippos and crocodiles, and maybe even the rare sitatunga.* Water levels permitting.
Wilderness Little Tubu – Fishing *
Fishing with a limited supply of basic equipment is on offer seasonally on a catch-and-release basis.* Note that fishing is seasonal as it is prohibited by Botswana law in January and February due to breeding purposes.
Wilderness Little Tubu – Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives reveal the spectacular wildlife that can be seen in the area. These are offered in open 4x4 vehicles each accommodating a maximum of seven people allowing each guest a "window" seat.
Wilderness Little Tubu – Guided Nature Walks *
Walking in the wilderness is a wonderful way of being even closer to nature, observing the smaller creatures and flora you miss when travelling by vehicle. Our expert guides welcome the opportunity to share their bushlore adventures ...* Seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide.
Wilderness Little Tubu – Mokoro Excursions *
Experience the Okavango Delta waterways at eye-level, gliding along in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) which has been used by generations for transport in the region where there are many more serene channels than roads. This excursion is perfect for spotting tiny reed frogs or larger pods of hippos in the deeper water.* Water levels permitting.
Wilderness Little Tubu – Night Drives
Night drives with spotlights allow you to find those nocturnal animals you wouldn’t see during normal daytime drives. Porcupine, aardwolf, serval, large spotted genet and lesser bushbaby are just some of these.
Wilderness Little Tubu – Star Bed
At night an elevated deck, located near camp, is transformed into a star bed offering a wondrous sleep-out experience under a blanket of stars and from which to enjoy the passing game.
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