Safari Guru

Tubu Tree Camp

Tubu Tree Camp is located on Hunda Island, which is known for its concentrations of game and offers spectacular wildlife viewing on land and by boat, making for tranquil water adventures. This combination of activities guarantees your time at Tubu Tree Camp to provide a complete Okavango Delta experience. These picture-perfect floodplains within the private Jao Reserve are dotted with water-loving wildlife from one side and are frequented by predators, particularly leopards, wild dogs and hyenas.

The Jao Reserve receives a lot of water during the annual floods (around May to September), when it is for the most part best suited to a water-based Delta experience.

The raised Tubu Tree main area feels like an oversized tree house, with fantastic views over the seasonal floodplains in front of the camp. These plains can either be dry or completely submerged during the flood season when the land fills with water.

In the open-sided lounge, chill out on comfy sofas and chairs, perhaps with one of the handy reference books, or wander out on deck to take in the view and the ample animals that wander by. A viewing scope here can be handy to help identify animals a little way off, and the well-positioned loo with a view really should be checked out!

The dining area is large and only lightly decorated, but, winning in popularity is the quirky bar, hand carved from a large sausage tree and built around trees to the front of the camp. From the bar area, a wooden walkway leads down to a small plunge pool and sundeck, and – just beyond – a firepit for evening entertainment.

Tubu Tree Camp has eight tented chalets, built on individual decks, accessed from the main area along raised wooden walkways, often with smaller antelope feeding below. The tents are large and bright, with large sliding doors and mesh panels at the front. Comfortable chairs on the deck provide a perfect spot to sit and contemplate the surrounding plains. The family unit has two adjoining tents, separate bathrooms and a shared lounge.

Tubu Tree Camp Botswana in the Okavango Delta

Tubu Tree Camp Botswana Elephant in front of camp

Wildlife sightings around Tubu Tree include elephant, lion, Burchell's zebra, red lechwe, southern giraffe, tsessebe, and blue wildebeest on the floodplains. Kudu, impala, bushbuck, and leopard are usually seen in forested areas. The variety of birdlife is impressive, with dry-land species seen on the larger islands and a multitude of wetland birds seen on the floodplains and waterways.

A hide near camp is transformed into the Tubu Star Star Bed at night, creating a unique sleep-out in the wild.

Contact Safari Guru for Tubu Tree rates and availability or other suitable camps in the Okavango Delta Botswana offering similar experiences, such as Kwetsani, Jacana Camp, Chitabe and Pelo, all located on smaller islands in the area.

Tubu Tree Camp

Property Details

Tubu Tree Camp Location

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Accommodation

8 Tented Suites

Guest Room Facilities

Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Tubu Tree Camp Facilities

Bar, Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available

Family Policy

Children Above 12, otherwise children above six would require a private vehicle

Activities

Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Safari Drives, Mokoro Excursion, Walks (Guided)

Available Services

Credit Card, Helicopter Excursions

Included

Guided Safaris, All Meals and Drinks (excluding French Champagne), Laundry

Not Included

Curio Purchases, Helicopter Scenics, Gratuities

Why Tubu Tree Camp?

Unpretentious Camp, offering Good Wildlife Viewing on Hunda Island

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!