Safari Guru

Duke's Camp Botswana

Duke's Camp Botswana is a striking new safari destination set on a vast concession rich in game and natural beauty, and it lies waiting to be discovered.

Pitched on raised wooden decks beneath a canopy of ebony and leadwood trees, the luxurious safari tents offer an unforgettable under-canvas adventure in the midst of this remarkable World Heritage Site. With expert guides honed in the bushcraft and lore of the Delta, there are few better ways to discover this wild landscape.

Taking their cue from the style and panache of the original Jack’s Camp, the guest tents at Duke’s Camp revel in the much-loved vintage safari aesthetic of plush fabrics, Persian rugs and hand-carved four-poster beds. Think mahogany sideboards filled with African memorabilia; richly-patterned kilims atop wooden floors and a butler tray decked with a steaming pot of filter coffee come morning. It’s a seamless blend of yesteryear charm, safari savoir-faire and deep respect for the surrounding natural ecosystems.

Each tent offers a spacious en-suite bathroom, bedecked with brass fittings and bespoke amenities, as well as a private viewing deck. Here leather campaign chairs offer a space for quiet reflection on your time in the wilderness, and the opportunity for spontaneous game sightings. Herds of elephant and red lechwe are common here, and moments spent in quiet observation rarely go unrewarded.

Please note that Duke's offers 2 double rooms and 6 twin rooms - the beds cannot be converted or joined together.

Duke's Camp Botswana Guest View of the Okavango Delta

Duke's Camp Botswana Guest Tented Suite in the Okavango Delta

Duke's Camp Botswana Guest Tented Suite View of the Okavango Delta

Duke's Camp Botswana Guest Bed in Tented Bedroom

Duke's Camp Botswana Guest Communal Mess Area.

Duke's Camp is open year-round, with each season offering its own unique character and opportunities to explore the Okavango Delta.

Without a doubt the best time to visit is between April & October. After the summer rains the Delta is in full flood from the constant pulses of waters arriving from the moist Angolan highlands around 1000km away. As the channels fill with crystalline waters the game viewing is exceptional, with photo opportunities of elephants and antelope navigating the flooding channels. The daytime temperatures during the winter months are mild, with clear blue skies, while morning and evenings are cool enough to call for a jacket.

With the change of weather in October, we welcome 'Green Season' when the landscape erupts in a riot of bright green foliage fed by the summer rains. Temperatures begin to climb, and rain falls in intense afternoon thunderstorms that lend an undeniable drama to the Okavango Delta.

Contact Safari Guru for more information on this popular safari camp, as well as Duke's Camp rates and availability. This camp pairs well with other luxury safari camps in the Okavango Delta, and Northern Botswana's Linyanti and Selinda areas.

Duke's Camp Botswana

Property Details

Duke's Camp Botswana Location

Northern End of the Okavango Delta, NG 12

Accommodation

8 Tented Rooms

Guest Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Mosquito Nets, En-suite bathrooms with indoor showers

Duke's Camp Botswana Facilities

Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Pool, Library, Lounge

Family Policy

Children from 6 years are welcome

Activities

Game Drives, Game Viewing, High Tea, Mokoro Excursion, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)

Available Services

Complimentary laundry service (please note: due to local custom undergarments cannot be laundered. Washing powder is provided in each suite)

Included

All meals, beverages, guest laundry, daily activities, airstrip transfers

Not Included

Gratuities, Additional Purchases

Why Duke's Camp Botswana?

A new safari camp in a high-density wildlife area

Family Safari Specialists

If you’re dreaming of Africa, your journey has already begun!

Truly unique experience. Many thanks to Allan and his team for planning such a wonderful safari at Kruger National Park. Highly recommend!

Mikaël Schinazi

2023-01-09

This was our 4th trip to Africa and by far the best ever. All the details were properly handled; we had not flight problems or delays and the service provided by Safari Guru was outstanding. I would recommend them, and have to friends and family. We will be going back to Africa with the outstanding Staff of Safari Guru.

Ann Becher Smead

2022-11-17

We recently returned from Kenya, had a fabulous safari designed by Deon de Villiers of Safari Guru. We had some wonderful sightings and the whole thing went without a single hiccup. The guides were excellent. Deon was so helpful in allowing us to reschedule several times due to COVID restrictions preventing travel. We visited Sirikoi in the Lewa Conservancy and Serian Ngare, Serian Nkorombo and Mara Plains at Masai Mara, each place offering a different experience, each special in its own way. Loved the rhinocerous at Lewa, giraffe giving birth at Ngare, hippopotamus at Nkorombo and cats at Mara Plains, and so so much more. We highly recommend Deon and the Safari Guru team.

John M

2022-10-16

We finally got to take our Kenya/Rwanda adventure with Safari Guru post pandemic. Our trip was a fantastic experience that immersed us in Africa. The holiday went as planned, everything was organised so we were gently steered from place to place, which we enjoyed as we found we weren't "travel fit" after sitting on sidelines for two years! Our lodges in Kenya were beautiful, nice and small, felt like you were part of a family, rather than a customer! Rwanda was a highlight, an amazing country with a shocking past that is moving forward beautifully. The advice from Deon to do two gorilla walks was perfect. Our first day we hiked in to mountain and when we got there the heavens opened and it didn't stop! The scouts found 6 gorillas for us to glimpse as they were hiding from rain too! We trekked down in the mud, rivers of water ending up bedraggled! It was a great experience but the next day was perfect! Beautiful blue skies, trekked up and gorillas were everywhere, sunning themselves and eating vigorously. Was awesome being so close and they couldn't care less! Would highly recommend safari Guru, they planned us a perfect holiday and are easy to contact with queries and answer promptly. Travelling on our own was great as each place we stayed, there were like travellers from around the world to socialise with. Thanks Deon and Ashley

Jackie Helliwell

2022-10-16

I was completely blown away with the service I received from Safari Guru. We had a most marvellous holiday in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Everything went extremely well and the Wilderness team were excellent in looking after us at each of their safari camps. Well done to Deon and Ashley, Morag Cotsell

Morag Cotsell

2022-10-15

Had an amazing experience working with Deon and Safari Guru. My wife and I went into this trip thinking of it as a once in a lifetime experience. Because of our experience we have another trip in mind to bring our children so they can have the same amazing experience that we had. Thank you Deon! We look forward to seeing you again!

John A. Mertz

2022-07-27

Thanks you Deon for amazing and wonderful experience of Masai Mara. It's once in a lifetime and on top great hospitality from Safariguru right from arrival, Resort stay and well designed itinerary. I would love to bring my family again this time for Botswana, so look forward to crafted trip next

Manish Shah

2022-07-27

Safari Guru organized us an amazing journey in Namibia for our wedding anniversary; it will be long lasting and marvelous memories for years! We also greatly appreciated the dedication and support of Safari Guru's team during these challenging times of the Covid pandemic as they had to re-arrange 2 times our trip initially planned for 2020. Thanks and kudos to Deon and all at Safari Guru!

JF Redon

2022-04-19

We had a truly magical safari in Botswana. Deon and the staff of Safari Guru will guide you to the exact places you want to go specific to your desires and budget. Highly recommend!

barbara nelson

2022-03-23

Botswana! What an incredible destination as we begin to travel again. This is a trip of a lifetime. The game drives were exhilarating, the people are friendly, the food fantastic, and the accommodations are meant to spoil you. Our trip was beautifully planned and executed by Deon De Villiers and his team at Safari Guru. They have been to every camp they recommend and tailor your safari experience to you. What else could you ask for! We will travel with them again and highly recommend Safari Guru to plan your next trip!