Wilderness Tubu Tree
From its location on the western side of remote Hunda Island, Wilderness Tubu Tree has easy access to a diverse range of habitats. Day and night game drives explore productive mopane and acacia woodlands, with Wilderness Tubu Tree being well known for its leopard sightings. Wildlife movements vary with seasonal water levels, meaning that no two Tubu experiences are ever the same – but all are equally wonderful.
Eight guest tents (including one designed for families) offer breathtaking floodplain views from their elevated positions. In addition to the drama and excitement of game drives, seasonally-available water activities facilitate a different pace and perspective.
INSIDER'S TIP: At night a raised deck nearby is transformed into a Star Bed, creating a wondrous sleep-out in the wild under a blanket of stars.
About the Wilderness Tubu Tree
Highlights
- The ideal destination for thrilling leopard, wild dog and hyena sightings.
- Tucked on Hunda Island with sweeping views over the game rich floodplains dotted with water-loving wildlife on one side, and instant access to game viewing on the other.
- Experience a spectacular night out sleeping under a blanket of stars at our Star Bed in the wild.
Destination: Ideally situated on the western edge of Hunda Island, Wilderness Tubu Tree is home to great concentrations of wildlife, delivering spectacular game viewing on drives, guided walks and on water adventures. This combination of activities ensures time spent at Wilderness Tubu Tree is the complete Delta experience.
Experience: Truly one of Earth’s ultimate, untamed places, Wilderness Tubu Tree is the ideal setting for exhilarating wildlife encounters. 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. Catch-and-release fishing and boating complete the safari experiences at Tubu Tree.
Purpose: In our quest to conserve and protect the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations, we are intimately involved in projects that support sustainable conservation, specifically curbing poaching and overfishing.
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.
Wilderness Tubu Tree: As its name indicates, this eight-tented traditional-style camp is set into a tree canopy on elevated wooden walkways, with uninterrupted views over the surrounding floodplains. The family unit has two adjoining tents, separate bathrooms and a shared lounge. The main area, set around a majestic anthill, features finishes like light oak, live-edge wood, rattan, and thatch, bringing wilderness elements indoors. By day, the pool deck invites quiet contemplation of the panoramic view, while the Tubu Star Bed offers a romantic night under the magnificent African sky.
The lodge is located in the Okavango of the North-West.
Features
The lodge is rated as Classic Camp by Unspecified.
Room facilities include Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, 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, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Walks (Guided),
Activities off site include Cultural Tours, Helicopter Scenic Flights,
The property boasts a number of facilities Bar, Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available,
Languages spoken include and available services are Credit Card,
Activities
The lodge offers some unique activities to suit your tastes.
Wilderness Tubu Tree – Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives on Hunda Island reveal the spectacular wildlife here where leopard and other big game often feature.
Wilderness Tubu Tree – Night Drives
A one-of-a-kind safari experience awaits after dark where we go in search of the extraordinary creatures of the night. Porcupine, aardwolf, serval, large spotted genet and lesser bushbaby are just some of these.
Wilderness Tubu Tree – Guided Nature Walks *
A walking safari offers you the exciting opportunity of observing the smaller things you miss when travelling by vehicle. Step out in the wilderness with our skilled guides, and feel the thrill of being at one with nature.
* Seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide.
Wilderness Tubu Tree – Mokoro Excursions *
There is no better way of enjoying the crystal-clear waters of the Delta and its wildlife than by traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), which reveal the smaller fascinating critters and striking waterbirds of the region. There is no better way to experience the Okavango Delta waterways at eye-level.
* Water levels permitting.
Wilderness Tubu Tree – Boating *
Water-level dependent, excursions in our boat allow for good game viewing in the channels further away from camp, often yielding fabulous sightings of hippo and crocodile and maybe even the elusive sitatunga.
* Water levels permitting.
Wilderness Tubu Tree – 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 Tubu Tree – Birding
The Jao Reserve is a must for bird enthusiasts, with large concentrations of wattled crane, as well as slaty egret, rosy-throated longclaw and African skimmer. In contrast, the dryer Hunda Island sports crimson-breasted shrike and Meyer’s parrot.
Wilderness Tubu Tree – Star Bed
In the evenings an elevated deck is beautifully transformed into a wonderful star bed that offers a unique wilderness experience under the star studded African sky.
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