Duba Plains Camp
Duba Plains Camp, home to National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is located in the heart of the private Duba Concessions in the Okavango Delta – a place that they say is “simply the best place on Earth.” The setting on palm-studded islands, floodplains, and mixed woodlands offers an unparalleled safari experience: lions swimming through water channels, massive herds of buffalo grazing, leopards, cheetahs, and rare Kalahari species revealing themselves in their natural wilderness. Thus, Duba Plains is not only luxurious but also deeply intertwined with conservation and a personal safari feeling.
Details
Country
Botswana
Location
Okavango Delta
Price
from 1.920 € per person/night
Best time to travel
April - October
Rooms
Duba Plains Camp offers five elegant safari suites as well as an exclusive Duba Plains Suite, all situated on elevated wooden decks in the classic style of the 1920s. Each suite features a stylish lounge ambiance, en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower, generous bathtub, as well as a private veranda with its own plunge pool and seating area. Amenities include high-quality cameras along with lenses and binoculars for complimentary use – your photos will be provided as a keepsake. The Duba Plains Suite is a spacious family or group accommodation with two bedrooms, private guide, butler, and chef – maximum comfort and privacy.
Culinary
The central camp area under ebony trees combines elegant design with a casual outdoor flair: dining in the restaurant, social wine tastings in the wine cellar, or relaxed evenings by the campfire on the elevated veranda – all this shapes the culinary atmosphere. The cuisine offers flexible meals – from picnic lunches during game drives to private dinners on the veranda, always complemented by an outstanding selection of wines. A media room is available for photo editing, while an exclusive tasting menu is periodically offered in the interactive kitchen area, complete with wine pairing. Overall, Duba Plains combines luxurious hospitality with local elegance and moments of enjoyment amidst the wilderness.
Activities
The safari activities at Duba Plains are as diverse as the landscape itself: classic safari drives in open 4x4s, guided bush walks, mokoro excursions, and boat safaris along the waterways of the Okavango (seasonal) guarantee intense wildlife encounters. Night drives provide the opportunity to see nocturnal species, while boat trips at sufficient water levels offer captivating water experiences. Children aged 6 and older are welcome and can participate in the Young Explorers Program. Bird watchers will also be delighted with over 200 species to observe.
Location
Duba Plains Camp is nestled in a private wildlife reserve of approximately 33,000 hectares in the Okavango Delta – characterized by floodplains, palm islands, and dense mixed woodlands. The area belongs to the exclusive Duba Concession, a nearly untouched wilderness zone where the Jouberts filmed numerous award-winning movies. The wild surroundings provide ideal conditions for sightings of majestic elephants, buffalo, swimming lions, leopards, and other species. This remote location guarantees tranquility, exclusivity, and authentic safari experiences in Botswana.
