Botswana

Little Tubu

Q: Where in the Okavango Delta is Little Tubu located?

Little Tubu is located on Hunda Island in the Okavango Delta’s Jao Reserve.

Q: How big is the Jao Reserve in the Okavango Delta?

The Jao Reserve in Botswana is 60 000 hectares in size.

Q: What should I wear on a safari to Little Tubu Camp in Botswana?

The general rule when preparing for a safari in Botswana is to pack for comfort and space as there may be size and weight restrictions when travelling on light aircraft. We recommend you pack clothing for warm and cooler weather, in neutral colours you can layer, as well as a rain jacket, swimsuit, hat, comfortable shoes and sunblock.

Q: When is the best time to visit Little Tubu Camp?

Little Tubu is an all year round destination. Each season brings a wealth of different wildlife and vegetation.

Q: What animals can I see at Little Tubu Camp?

Lions, leopard, hyena, elephants, hippos, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, a huge variety of bird species and much more.

Q: What can children do at Little Tubu?

Guests from ages six to 12 are eligible for a Bush Buddy - a specially trained staff member who is available to entertain your children throughout their stay at Little Tubu.

Q: Is Little Tubu connected to Tubu Tree Camp?

Yes, a walkway connects the two camps. Each camp has its own lounge, dining area and pool. However, their proximity to each other makes Little Tubu and Tubu Tree a wonderful space for larger families or groups of friends to experience a private safari experience.

A Treetop Hideaway

Wilderness Little Tubu is an enchanting wildlife sanctuary on game-rich Hunda Island in the Okavango Delta - only a few have the privilege to visit.

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Wilderness Little Tubu

Eco-friendly and intimate.

Deeply personal and life changing, Little Tubu offers a safari experience like few others. Three eco-chic, luxury tents are perched on raised platforms overlooking a spectacle of untamed Okavango wilderness.

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Little Tubu moments

Wilderness Little Tubu, like its big sister Tubu Tree, is situated in the Jao Reserve, in the north of the Okavango Delta. Renowned as one of the most rewarding safari locations on Earth, and perhaps the most exclusive, Little Tubu accommodates just six guests, and offers the kind of game viewing you probably thought only existed in wildlife documentaries.

Little Tubu Botswana Wildlife Leopard In Tree

Little Tubu moments

Wilderness Little Tubu, like its big sister Tubu Tree, is situated in the Jao Reserve, in the north of the Okavango Delta. Renowned as one of the most rewarding safari locations on Earth, and perhaps the most exclusive, Little Tubu accommodates just six guests, and offers the kind of game viewing you probably thought only existed in wildlife documentaries.

Accommodation

Luxurious, stylish and sheltered by a canopy of trees, Little Tubu’s three elevated tented suites are connected by a series of winding, wooden walkways. Each en-suite room has floor-to-ceiling windows, a private deck overlooking the floodplain and an outdoor shower. Find your way to the comfortable living area for a dip in the pool, and a drink at the treetop bar.

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Cuisine

Our guests’ food experience is a journey in itself, and we want you to feel truly indulged as you discover local ingredients and learn about Little Tubu’s spectacular area. We believe that the more food is locally grown, the more we can manage it from Earth to plate – to reduce our foodprint, strengthen our ties with the community and create a healthier, more harmonious environment for all of us.

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THE DETAILS

Wilderness Little Tubu

Little Tubu is a safari wonderland. Spend time with your guide on a thrilling walking safari or game drive. Track animals like leopards and lions on Hunda Island. Glide past ear-flicking hippos by boat or observe tiny reed frogs on a mokoro. Relax in our hide, watching herds of elephants drift in and out. And as the sun sets, settle into our cosy Star Bed for a night under the African sky.

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Protecting our wilderness

As you wake up to trilling birdsong and animals stirring at Little Tubu, you’ll soon feel the beating pulse of Africa’s wilderness. And understand why we are passionate about protecting it. We are intimately involved in projects that support sustainable conservation, specifically curbing poaching and overfishing in the Okavango Delta.

Pool

Nothing beats a dip in a cool pool on a hot day in Africa.

Wi-Fi

Connect with loved ones at home and share your sightings.

Solar

We tread lightly wherever we go with 100% solar power.

Store

Pick up a locally crafted memento in our curio store.

Little Tubu Botswana Lechwe running through water

Set in a wetland oasis

Peppered with papyrus-fringed waterways, floodplains, waterholes and beautiful forests, Little Tubu is home to elephants, blue wildebeest, giraffe, crocodile, plains zebra, hyena, and over 530 species of birds. Here, wildlife sightings are frequent and fantastic, whether you’re seeking out big cats, looking to tick off a lifer from your bird list, or simply having fun counting antelopes.