In northern Botswana, the Linyanti Reserve covers 1,250km² and has within it three private camps. In the north, beside the Linyanti River, the environment is like the Chobe riverfront: open floodplains beside the water, an adjacent band of riverine forest, and then dense (mostly mopane) forests stretching away south. Here Duma Tau stands to the west of King's Pool, along the same stretch of the Linyanti River.
DumaTau is sited near the source of the Savuti Channel, the Zibadianja Lagoon. DumaTau's ten large, walk-in tents stand on wooden decks, each with thatched roof, en-suite facilities and a separate outdoor shower. One tent is suitable for a family sharing.
There are several excellent game hides nearby, and DumaTau offers boat trips (which are water-level dependent), short walks and 4WD game drives (day and night). Although backed by forest, it also has some open floodplains to the west, and the Savuti Channel to the south, allowing guests to explore a variety of habitats from the camp.
Guests spending three nights at DumaTau or its sister-camp , Savuti, have the adventurous option of pre-arranging a night sleeping out in one of their game hides, if they so choose.
DumaTau review
Duma Tau being our last camp is probably getting a tougher rating than it deserves, but there are a couple of concerns that I would rather not print.
Overall, our stay at DT was fine. Our last eve...
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