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DumaTau is a ten-roomed luxury tented camp, in the private 125 000 hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve which borders the western boundary of Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. The camp is built on raised boardwalks under a shady grove of mangosteen trees, overlooking a large hippo-filled lagoon on the Linyanti waterways. The source of the Savuti Channel is close to the camp and game drives along the Savuti are one of the highlights of the camp.
The rooms are spacious, raised off the ground and under thatch with canvas walls - allowing guests to enjoy the night sounds of Africa from the comfort of their rooms. The bathroom facilities are en-suite, with hot and cold running water. Each room has an additional outside shower. There is a dining room, pub, lounge, plunge pool and a special guest toilet with a fantastic view. The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife.
Activities are diverse and allow guests time on the water, on land and occasionally on foot. Day and night game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles along the Savuti Channel and the banks of the Linyanti River. There are many hides in the area where guests can enjoy wildlife viewing close up and away from a vehicle. One of the best hides is right at the source of the Savuti and many species of game and birdlife can usually be seen from this hide.
The area is famous for its Elephant concentrations in our winter months and for the great game viewing all year. Huge herds of Elephant congregate in winter along the waterways and lagoons - and at the waterholes that are located along the Savuti Channel. During these dry months Sable and Roan traverse the flood plains. All the predators - Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dog - feast on the prey species in the area, including Impala, Zebra, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Lechwe, Tsessebe and all the other plains game.
LOCATION
• Within the Linyanti concession which is bordered to the east by Chobe National Park.
• Northern Botswana
• Close to Linyanti Marsh & source of the Savuti
• Near the Savuti/Linyanti confluence PRICING / CHILD POLICY
Green Season: December to March
Shoulder Season: April to June and November
High Season: July to October
☼ Children over 8 years are welcome ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
10 tents in total consisting of:
• 8 x ¾ twin bedded tents
• 1 Family unit - accommodates five guests
• 1 kingsize-bedded honeymoon tent (# 1)
This camp can accommodate 20 guests plus tour leader(s) Tent details:
• Canvas cottages, raised off the ground on decks, wooden doors, thatch roof "landscape shaped tent"
• En-suite facilities with indoor glass shower & outsider shower
• Single basin
• Each room has views over the floodplains & lagoon
• Fans in all guest tents
• Mosquito nets over the beds
• Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each tent CAMP DESCRIPTION
• Overlooks an enormous lagoon
• Dining room & pub under thatch, on decks
• Plunge pool
• Landscape view from pub & dining area
• Evening campfire
• Slide projector available
• Curio shop
• Dinner available in the bush after cocktail cruise. (On request if exclusive use of camp).
• Can do cocktail reception between Kings Pool and DumaTau. (On request for larger groups who want to meet up) GAME VIEWING
The camp is close to the source of the Savuti Channel as well as the Linyanti water ways. Predator sightings of Lion, Cheetah and Wild Dogs are good. Elephant viewing is amongst the best anywhere especially in winter. Plains game viewing is good - Zebra, Giraffe and excellent Hippo. Night drives on the channel are superb. Excellent Birding ACTIVITIES
90% Game drives, 10% Water activities.
• Land game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers - the camp has 4 x 10-seater Land Rovers, maximum six or seven guests per vehicle.
• Night drives
• Game walks and hides
• Motor Boat, 1x6 seater
• Fishing
• No mekoro
• Single decker pontoon boat for Sundowner Cruise (water levels permitting)
• Pontoon to transfer vehicles across lagoon to utilize other side of the concession SUGGESTED DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Below is only a suggestion as to what may happen in camp - as daily wildlife sightings tend to throw the schedule right out of schedule.
Summer/winter 05h00/06h00 - Wake up call. Light continental breakfast consisting of cereals, tea/coffee/juices and pastries to be served in the dining area. 05h30/06h30 - Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 13h00. 10h00/11h00 - Brunch will be served, this will consist of a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes.
From now until afternoon tea, guests will be at leisure. 16h00/15h00 - Afternoon tea will be served - this will consist of a selection of sweet and savoury snacks. 16h30/15h00 - Depart on afternoon game viewing activity - drinks and snacks will be served for sundowners during the course of the activity. 19h30/19h00 - Return to camp (but could be later if good game sightings). 20h00/19h30 - Pre-dinner drinks and snacks will be served at the pub. 20h30/20h00 - Three course dinner - generally speaking the starter and desert is served, whilst the main course is buffet style. 21h30/21h00 - Coffee and liqueurs will be served at the camp fire. ELECTRICITY & WATER
• Camp has 220v generator powered electricity run in kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When Guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
• 12v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs/day.
• Video battery can be charged when guests on game drives. Hence bring spare battery and charging unit.
• Solar heated water DRINKS POLICY
All drinks are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits. LAUNDRY POLICY
Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of "smalls" i.e. underwear, which are not washed due to local customs. EXTRAS PAYMENT
Curios, imported drinks and tips/gratuities can be billed to the tent number and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travellers' cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard. FLYING TIMES
To/from Maun 50 minutes
To/from Kasane 50 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes but allow additional time for customs and immigration AIRSTRIP DETAILS
Chobe 1 Airstrip is located 35 minutes' drive from camp, 1000m long, compacted calcrete.
Max aircraft weight: 2300kg. Unlicensed for heavier aircraft such as King Airs and Islanders, however, these air craft can utilise Kings Pool airstrip. Driving time from Kings Pool to DumaTau is approximately 55 minutes.
Chobe 1 Airstrip co-ordinates: S18.31.99, E023.39.27 GRATUITY SCHEDULE
The following is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
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