Wilderness DumaTau
Wilderness DumaTau’s extensive lagoon frontage ensures that each ultra-spacious 142 m2 guest suite has uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and the movements of the mega-herds of elephants the Linyanti is so famous for.
All seven twin tented suites and one family unit have a private plunge pool and an inviting lounge, and feature a spacious bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers. The main dining and lounge areas boast unimpeded wide-angle vistas overlooking the wildlife-rich lagoon, while the centrally located Osprey Retreat wellness centre and gym – shared with Wilderness Little DumaTau – includes an inviting shaded deck, a lap pool, spa, a drinks and snack counter, and Safari Boutique. Wilderness DumaTau runs on 100% solar energy.
INSIDER'S TIP: The Linyanti is recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area), so the hides and platforms in the area are ideal for bird watching and photographing wildlife.
About the Wilderness DumaTau
Highlights
- Marvel at megaherds of elephants – the highest concentration in Africa – traversing the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve’s ancient wildlife corridors at the southernmost reaches of the Great Rift Valley.
- Thrilling year-round game viewing and predator sightings – lion, leopard, hyena.
- Unforgettable day and night game drives, helicopter rides (additional rates apply) and guided walks.
- Thrilling boating adventures reveal enormous pods of hippos and basking crocodiles at the mouth of the Savuti Channel.
Destination: Wilderness DumaTau is nestled deep within the vast Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, on the northernmost fringe of Botswana. The camp takes full advantage of its unique access to 45 kilometres (28 miles) of exclusive-traversing river frontage along both the Linyanti River and the Savuti Channel, and invites amazing wildlife encounters and adventures on the reserve’s pristine 126,000-hectares (311,353-acres) of unfenced, untamed wilderness.
Surrounded by migration paths, the camp overlooks the beautiful Osprey Lagoon, where centuries-old now-submerged elephant trails were created by parades of elephants, still regularly seen from every vantage point in camp.
Experience: With access to the fertile Kwando-Chobe ecosystem and Savuti Channel, the area is home to the greatest habitat diversity in northern Botswana. Expect to see marshes and waterways, riverine woodland, Kalahari apple-leaf and cathedral-like mopane woodlands, as well as grasslands.
Game viewing on water and on land in the Linyanti is exceptional. Guests will encounter buffalo and huge numbers of elephant all along the channels. Track predators on the prowl from game drives, and learn more about the wildlife on a guided nature walk with our knowledgeable guides. Back in camp, guests soak in iconic Linyanti scenes from our pool deck, or indulge in a relaxing massage at the Osprey Retreat (with spa, gym and lap pool) for rejuvenation.
Purpose: In order to ensure the safe passage of these megaherds and other wildlife, we work to continue the protection of this vital piece of land within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. The biodiverse Linyanti is home to countless species, many of which are threatened with population reduction, or worse, extinction. These include elephant, wild dogs, lion, pangolin, and a great many others. The area continues to provide a safe home for wildlife, and is ideally placed to act as dispersal epicentre for their emigration within the larger conservation area.
Wildlife: This lush and fertile conservation area attracts an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and makes for epic game viewing. Megaherds of elephants congregate along the waterways and lagoons during the dry winter months. Red lechwe, Burchell’s zebras, giraffes, buffalos, and warthogs are accompanied by predator sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and spotted hyenas. Enormous concentrations of hippos and crocodiles reside in the Savuti Channel.
Wilderness DumaTau: Extensive lagoon frontage ensures that each ultra-spacious 142 m2 guest suite has uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and front row seats to the huge herds of elephants that the Linyanti is renowned for.
There are seven luxurious twin tented suites and one family unit on offer, each with a private plunge pool on an elevated wooden deck. Set mere steps from the Linyanti’s wildlife corridors, game is often seen wandering peacefully through camp.
The main dining and lounge areas feature unimpeded, wide-angle vistas that overlook the wildlife-rich lagoon, while the centrally located Osprey Retreat wellness centre and gym – shared with Wilderness Little DumaTau – offers an inviting shaded deck, lap pool, spa, a drinks and snacks counter, as well as a Safari Boutique.
Built with an extremely light eco-footprint, the camp is 100% solar powered.
The lodge is located in the of the North-West District.
Features
The lodge is rated as Premier Camp by Unspecified.
Room facilities include Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah,
The lodges appeals to a number of special interests such as Birding, Nature, Wildlife,
There are numerous activities on site such as Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Game Drives, Night Drives, Walks (Guided),
Activities off site include Helicopter Scenic Flights,
The property boasts a number of facilities Bar, Gym (nearby), Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Spa,
Languages spoken include and available services are Credit Card,
Activities
The lodge offers some unique activities to suit your tastes.
Wilderness DumaTau – Game Drives
Explore the wilderness on twice daily game drives, and encounter the rich wildlife of the Linyanti. The open 4x4 vehicles allow us to host four guests at a time, with each guest having a ‘window’ seat, thereby offering a more exclusive experience and dedicated time with your passionate guide. Highlights include witnessing fascinating predator interactions, and large elephant herds. Plains game, and the amazing birdlife diversity, offer fantastic sightings as well.
Wilderness DumaTau – Night Drives
Experience the thrill of a night drive using spotlights to find some of the most amazing, elusive nocturnal animals. These often include lesser bushbabies, spring hares, aardwolf, servals, large spotted genets and, if you are extremely lucky, the elusive pangolin.
Wilderness DumaTau – Guided Nature Walks *
Walking in the wild with skilled, armed guides are a wonderful way of being closer to nature. Observe the smaller creatures that you may miss when travelling by vehicle.
* Seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide.
Wilderness DumaTau – Barge Excursion *
Explore the Linyanti River by barge, perfect for lunches, picnics, or sundowners. Glide past sleeping hippos, or find crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks of the lagoon. Water-based game viewing at its finest.
* Water levels permitting.
Wilderness DumaTau – Boating *
Boating is another idyllic form of water wildlife viewing in the remarkable Linyanti. Search for those elusive birds so prevalent in calm channel waters.
* Water levels permitting.
Wilderness DumaTau – Fishing *
Fishing is on a catch and release basis, with camp providing a small stock of basic rods and reels, whereas all fly fishing equipment is to be supplied by guests if required.
* Note that fishing is seasonal as it is prohibited by Botswana law in January and February due to breeding purposes.
Wilderness DumaTau – Birding
Birding is outstanding here, from Okavango specials to mopane woodland species. The Savuti Channel is famous for its high concentration of eagles and raptors. This paradise is internationally recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area) so do keep your binoculars close at hand!
Wilderness DumaTau – Wellness Centre *
At the wellness centre, the fully qualified, in-house therapist team offer signature treatments using natural body care products, drawing on bespoke scents developed to capture the essence of soulful relaxation and restoration.
The range of treatments on offer complements the holistic health and wellness journey that is a Wilderness DumaTau safari – and ties guest activities back to the camp’s stated purpose. Time in the wilderness has always had the potential to revitalise the spirit, and at Wilderness DumaTau, this has been taken to the next level through meaningful layers of experiences.
This spa sanctuary is further enhanced by the reimagined menu, which draws on locally sourced ingredients to provide healthier meals that add to the wellness journey, and are in tune with both Botswana’s agricultural heritage, and the latest thinking on nutrition, authentic flavours and sustainable farming.
Nestled into the lush bush for privacy is The Osprey Retreat which includes a drinks and snack counter area, gym, and a Safari Boutique.
* All treatments at an additional cost.
Wilderness DumaTau – Fire Deck
The outdoor stargazing/floating fire deck will continue to be a highlight for guests as they are almost immersed in the wondrous Linyanti River. The perfect spot for a sundowner!
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