Duba Explorers
Duba Concession, Okavango Delta, Botswana
At a Glance
A luxury camp designed to reflect the adventure and romance of a 1920s safari expedition
The Duba Concession is famed for its lion and buffalo interaction
Just six tents to ensure an intimate atmosphere
Designed by National Geographic explorers-in-residence Dereck and Beverley Joubert
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Botswana’s winter is May to October when the weather is hot during the day (not stiflingly hot) and cold at night. Botswana's summer months (November to April) can be hot and humid and there is a chance of rain. Botswana has one rainy season which runs between mid-December and runs through to mid-March.
Call us on 858 345 1761 to start planning your vacation to Duba Explorers or take a look at our itineraries to Okavango Delta and Moremi
Description
A charming, luxury tented camp in the Duba Concession of the Okavango Delta, Duba Explorer is a superb base for your safari. Combining game drives and water activities, you'll be accompanied by some of the best guides in the country.
Harking back to the romance of the early safari expeditions of the 1920s, Duba Explorer offers a luxurious and adventurous safari experience. Located in the Duba Concession to the north of the Okavango Delta, game-viewing here is rewarding with good populations of plains game, providing the perfect fodder for resident lion and leopard.
There are just six tents here, ensuring a very private and exclusive atmosphere, and attention to detail is second to none. The tents are spacious and stylish, with a mix of modern luxuries and colonial antiques.
The camp sits on the banks of a floodplain overlooking a river, offering the option of water-based safari activities as well as game-drives on the main island. Guiding here is superb, ensuring you make the most out of your time in this wildlife-rich region.
Facilities
A beautiful mess tent with open sides, overlooking the concession, ideal for meals under the stars and a relaxing spot to unwind and watch the world go by when you're not out on a game-drive. Wifi is available in guest tents.
Experiences
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Boat safari in the Okavango Delta
Travel through the waterways of the Okavango Delta on a boat safari, exploring the papyrus reeds and hippo habitats with your guide. The smooth ride offers a soothing alternative to time spent in a vehicle. Always subject to water levels.
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Fishing in the Okavango
Fishing trips offer visitors to Botswana an opportunity to enjoy a different safari experience. In many areas the fishing is fantastic, you'll also enjoy fantastic wildlife and birdlife over your time on the water. NB not available within national parks.
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Game Drives in Botswana
Viewing wildlife from a vehicle is the best way to get up close to big game. Allow your professional safari guide to cover ground to guarantee you some unforgettable sightings in Africa's premier safari destination.
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Game drives in the Okavango
One of the best ways to see the big game of Botswana's Okavango Delta is on a game drive with a knowledgeable guide. Explore in open-sided vehicles to maximize your viewing opportunities, this is a truly wildlife rich environment.
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Great Plains Young Explorers club
Children of all ages have the opportunity to experience a safari like no other with the Great Plains Young Explorers club. With a huge variety of activities to take part in, kids will love this interactive and educational adventure.
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Mokoro trips in Botswana
Botswana's northern safari areas are full of water channels just waiting to be explored. Larger boats can be used to explore the wider channels but for the aficionado, mokoro trips into the smaller channels are a real treat. Always subject to waterlevels
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Walking Safaris and Nature Walks
Walking in the African bush with a professional safari guide is a fantastic experience. Enjoy a completely different perspective on foot than from a vehicle.
Location & directions
Duba Concession, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Located in the Duba Concession, in the north of the Okavango Delta.