Set on a private island deep within Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Duba Plains Camp— a proud member of Relais & Châteaux— immerses just ten guests in a world of big-cat drama, floodplain panoramas and timeless safari elegance.
Duba Plains Camp
Set on a palm-dotted island in Botswana’s 33 000-hectare private Duba Concession, Duba Plains Camp delivers feather-light luxury at the heart of the Okavango, where legendary predator-prey dramas play out on shimmering flood-plains.
With only five bespoke canvas suites plus the two-bedroom Duba Plains Suite, every stay feels intensely private yet fully in tune with the Delta’s seasonal rhythms, drawing lion, buffalo, red lechwe and African wild dog to your doorstep.
Rimmed by mirror-smooth lagoons and papyrus channels, the camp rests within the 33 000-hectare (330 km²) Duba Concession—a mosaic of islands, woodland and open grassland made famous by National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert.
Dawn may reveal swamp-hunting lions wading after herds of red lechwe; afternoons echo with elephant bellows; and nights blaze with constellations reflected in the water-lily pools.
Each of the five tented suites and the exclusive two-bedroom Duba Plains Suite rises on recycled railway-sleeper decks.
Canvas roofs, copper bathtubs, vintage leather trunks and hand-woven textiles evoke a 1920s safari aesthetic, while floor-to-ceiling gauze windows, private plunge pools and shaded salas frame uninterrupted Delta vistas.
Ceiling fans and an eco-friendly over-bed cooling system ensure feather-light comfort year-round.
As part of the Relais & Châteaux family, Duba Plains Camp elevates bush dining to haute cuisine, pairing premium wines with menus that celebrate seasonal produce and sustainably sourced game.
Wake to bush breakfasts on your deck—freshly baked breads, seasonal fruits and aromatic rooibos tea.
Lunchtimes are spent under acacia canopies, enjoying light salads, grilled river fish and decadent Malva pudding.
As night falls, candlelit dinners on the main deck unfold into multi-course feasts showcasing Botswana beef fillet, foraged mushrooms and locally sourced honey, each paired with exceptional South African and international wines selected by your lodge sommelier
Discover
Seasonal Game Drives
Explore the floodplain’s shifting channels in open-sided 4×4 vehicles, guided by trackers whose intimate knowledge of animal movements delivers unforgettable sightings—lion prides courting on islands, wild dog pack hunts and solitary leopards in fever trees.
Sunset Mokoro Safaris
Glide silently in traditional dugout canoes through narrow waterways, sipping sundowner cocktails as the marsh’s mirrored surface glows in the dying light.
Walking Safaris
Venture on foot with an armed guide to uncover the smaller miracles of the floodplain—fresh spoor, hidden nesting birds and the botanical secrets of the marsh.
Night Drives
After dinner, set out by spotlight to seek nocturnal creatures—genets, servals and the elusive pangolin—then return to camp for stargazing on the deck under an impossibly bright Milky Way.
Photography & Wilderness Workshops
Join a professional photographer or wildlife biologist for specialised field sessions, capturing the Okavango’s ethereal golden light and learning about the conservation research your stay supports.
Duba Plains Camp transcends the ordinary safari lodge by harmonizing light-footprint luxury with immersive wilderness conservation.
From bespoke marsh-side experiences to artful culinary journeys and community-driven conservation initiatives, every detail is designed to deepen your connection to this extraordinary Delta realm—ensuring your visit leaves both indelible memories and a legacy of protection for generations to come.
