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Reviews of Duba Explorers Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

24 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Duba Explorers Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Nov-2018, 24 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Duba Explorers Camp.
Lion

92% success

Leopard

87% success

Cheetah

20% success

Wild dog

67% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Wildebeest

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Buffalo

91% success

Spotted Hyena

73% success

Sable antelope

63% success

Roan antelope

25% success

White Rhino

10% success

Pangolin

5% success

Aardvark

0% success

Black Rhino

0% success

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Duration
Arrival date
R&K
Castle Rock CO

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 14 Apr 2025
"We had an awesome 4 days at Duba Explorers!

We were there mid-April. It had been a wet rainy season and the grass still high, the channels just starting to fill. This is a beautiful time of year to go. Each morning we rode a skiff from the lodge upchannel for 5-10 minutes to a glowing red-orange sunrise reflected off the water to our waiting Land Cruiser.

Our first day we saw a leopard with her kill from the day before, her two cubs, and the local lion coalition come and take her kill away (new mom, the kill was on a fallen dead tree). Every day new prey and predators were shown us by our expert, learned,funny guide Foster as we learned more and more about the ecosystem of the Okavanga.

The food was the best of the places we visited; they alternated a communal dinner buffet with private a la carte dining. The location on a smaller channel is gorgeous and we were serenaded by hippos and baboons each night.

We had the option of a mokoro ride but chose not to because the rides to and from camp to the LandCruisers was so beautiful.

The conservation efforts of Great Plains and their Foundation are excellent.

We were often alone in our sightings, or with 1-2 other vehicles all treating the others with respect for the wildlife and for each other." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

White Rhino

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs T
Californa

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 14 Apr 2025
"What a gem! the setting next to the big lagoon was spectacular and the hippos added the sounds of Africa. Waking in the morning and watching Botswana awaken was a special experience. Foster took us on adventurous and educational drives, with tasty tea breaks. This is the type of camp we had envisioned for our safari. The accomodations had the feel of a historical safari tent while having a subtle feeling of elegance. The staff was outstanding and we were met upon arrival with song and welcoming smiles. We felt at home right away.
As conservation biologists ourselves we were very heartened by Great Plains efforts to protect the wildlife and habitats of the delta and their commitment to the surrounding communities and other educational opportunities." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

3 sightings

White Rhino

1 sighting

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

H and S
Hong Kong

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 15 Dec 2024
"Due to the heat wave passing through and delayed rainfall, animal activity was relatively subdued which led to long drives at times without being able to spot much. Our guide Carlos was great however as we had 3 Leopard sightings, 2 of them which led to kills.

The camp staff were very good and attentive. room showed some signs of age but generally clean, although bugs inevitably had come in during turn down.

lunches and dinners were tasty and fresh to our satisfaction, and the staff came up with creative ways to make each meal feel special/different - for example we enjoyed one of our lunches up on the swimming pool deck and one dinner at the deck of our tent although there were so many bugs for us to really enjoy the meal properly! bush breakfast/sundowners were less of a highlight as nibbles weren't as great as the meals back at the camp but not a big deal.

overall I'd emphasize that Carlos made a big difference with his tracking skills and animal knowledge in game viewing as if it wasn't for him, we could have left Duba somewhat disappointed about the general level of animal activity." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Sable antelope

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Dermot & Sue
Hants

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 14 Nov 2024
"Nice place to finish . Due to water levels being low but access by 4x4 not available we were helicoptered in on a 4 minute transfer which was a bonus . Lodges spacious with nice verandas , separate shower and loo areas .

However the wildlife was more of a struggle as only 2 lions and 2 lionesses on the area . Large water buffalo herd , wild dogs and hyenas seen here . Some elephants but nothing like Savute and expectations were for good elephant viewing . Sue was keen to see elephants so upon reflection given the time of year perhaps we should have stayed at a camp nearer water .

However we had an amazing encounter with 2 leopards who had been fighting and were up 2 trees and lying between the 2 trees were 2 lions fast asleep .

One jumped to another tree and then came down and walked past us and all in lovely sunshine and just fantastic to see these wonderful animals close up ." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in South Africa; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

2 sightings

Giraffe

3 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wild dog

1 sighting

Wildebeest

4 sightings

Zebra

3 sightings

NC
London

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 28 Oct 2024
"This was my first safari trip and Duba explores made it really special, all the staff were friendly, knowledge and attentive.

Lovely rooms and food.

My guide Paul was fantastic, thank you." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wild dog

1 sighting

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr Paul
Doha

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 28 May 2024
"My third camp of this trip. Four nights here.

I have been to this camp several times before and Love it ! Foster was my guide. Enjoyed a helicopter transfer into camp. Mention to Justine camp manager. Delicious food from chef Maunday ?

Wild dogs were in the area. Watched as they chased a Leopard up a tree. Leopard sighting each day, Highlight Leopard crossing the bridge to camp when we were sat by fire.

We took breakfast and sundowners next to Hippos at a waterhole and they were quite relaxed. Spotted a Honey badger very briefly before it disappeared into Long grass.

Spent some time with 3 females and 2 sub adult male lions.

Spotted a large herd of buffalo which Dubai plains is famous for ! Hyenas feeding on a carcass." See all these reviews: 15n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

2 sightings

Elephant

3 sightings

Giraffe

3 sightings

Hippo

8 sightings

Leopard

5 sightings

Lion

6 sightings

Roan antelope

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

2 sightings

Wild dog

3 sightings

Wildebeest

4 sightings

Zebra

5 sightings

cyk
London

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 20 May 2024
"Best place on our trip in terms of the abundance of wildlife - in and out of the camp.

An elephant decided to join us for my birthday dinner - a wonderful, if a little too close for comfort, encounter! Was privileged to watch both wild dogs and lions hunting.

Only criticisms are having 6 people in the safari vehicle (in Kwara the max was 4) and although the food very good, on a couple of occasions the meat was not edible.

This in no way diminished the meals as there was plenty of everything else." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 6n in South Africa; 2n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Sable antelope

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wild dog

1 sighting

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mrs W
UK

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 21 Apr 2024
"Our last camp and definitely most luxurious we stayed in.

Really enjoyed communal dining as always interesting to talk to other travellers.

Excellent guiding and camp staff very friendly.

Wonderful location and transfer by helicopter and unexpected treat ." See all these reviews: 14n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wild dog

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr D.
United Kingdom

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 21 Apr 2024
"We loved this camp, which was our last on the trip and definitely the smartest.

Beautiful main building and individual tents in a fantastic location overlooking the water with lechwe, buffalo and wart hogs walking around in front of the deck. Food was superb and great camp staff.

Game viewing was great. We saw wild dogs on the first evening, lions hunting, two really great leopard sightings. Izzy our guide was fantastic - really knew how to position the car for the best shots and went out of his way to find what we were looking for. A friend on the trip had told him jokingly that he needed to find a Pel's fishing owl. So he went and found one during his lunch break perched perfectly in the trees nearby

We even ( unexpectedly) got helicoptered into and out of the camp because the water level was high

Overall a fantastic camp with great guiding." See all these reviews: 14n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

5 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

4 sightings

Spotted Hyena

3 sightings

Wild dog

1 sighting

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mrs M & Mr D
Germany

"Duba Explorers Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 4 Dec 2023
"We really enjoyed our stay at Duba Explorers Camp.

It was fun watching the wild dogs over lunch from the camp deck. They have a pack of 7 and a pack of 23, and both are seen regularly close to the camp.

We also particularly liked the night drive where we spotted African wild cat, spring hare, civet and genets.

It is however not possible to get to the rhinos from Duba Explorers Camp." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Sable antelope

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wild dog

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

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