Where is Tubu Tree located in the Okavango Delta?

Tubu Tree is located on Hunda Island in the west of the Jao Reserve.

How big is the Jao Reserve in the Okavango Delta?

The Jao Reserve in Botswana encompasses 60 000 hectares.

What should I wear on a safari to Tubu Tree in Botswana?

The general rule when packing for a safari in Botswana is to pack for comfort and space, as there are size and weight restrictions when traveling 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. .

When is the best time to visit Tubu Tree?

Tubu Tree is an all year round destination. Each season brings a variety of productive wildlife and vegetation.

What animals can I see at Tubu Tree?

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

What can children do at Tubu Tree?

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 Tubu Tree.

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Tubu Tree

A treetop hideaway

One of Earth’s ultimate untamed places. Wilderness Tubu Tree is tucked deep on Hunda Island in the Okavango Delta

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Wilderness Tubu Tree

Real. Raw. Wilderness.

Tubu Tree is the ultimate setting for exhilarating wildlife encounters. Elevated tents on raised platforms offer breathtaking views and easy access to a vast wilderness teeming with iconic African wildlife.

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Let us introduce you to Tubu Tree Camp

Palm-dotted floodplains. Lush riverine forests. A wild island, brimming with life. And two treetop havens – introducing the newly rebuilt Wilderness Tubu Tree. Here, nature rules in its rawest form. While the Delta’s channels define the island’s edges, nothing can prepare you for what lies beyond the boundaries of the camps. Every step, drive or paddle whispers of adventure and discovery.

Tubu Tree moments

Under the tree canopy, on the edge of picture-perfect floodplains bristling with water-loving wildlife, discover an Okavango island beyond imagination. Here every minute in nature whispers of adventure and discovery. Possibilities of encountering resident leopards and wild dogs, perhaps even the elusive Pel’s fishing-owl.

Tubu Tree moments

Under the tree canopy, on the edge of picture-perfect floodplains bristling with water-loving wildlife, discover an Okavango island beyond imagination. Here every minute in nature whispers of adventure and discovery. Possibilities of encountering resident leopards and wild dogs, perhaps even the elusive Pel’s fishing-owl.

Accommodation

Wilderness Tubu Tree is picture perfect, from arguably Africa’s finest little bar, overlooking the grassy floodplains, to its elegant tents and family unit built into the trees. The spacious tents are connected to the lounge areas by elevated wooden walkways. An intimate space with eight suites, including a family unit, ideal for a safari with close friends and families.

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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 Tubu Tree’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 Tubu Tree

Listen out for the spine-tingling cry of the fish-eagle among hundreds of other birds, as your mokoro glides past waterlilies and tiny reed frogs. Feel your heart race on a boat ride past hippos, crocs, or even rare sitatungas. Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing, or take to the skies by helicopter, soaring above the Okavango Delta’s expanse.

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Wildlife

Activities

A quest to conserve & protect

Tubu Tree is nestled in one of the Okavango Delta’s most stunning wildlife-rich areas. Home to herds of red lechwe, lions, leopards and pods of hippos, as well as myriad smaller creatures. In our quest to conserve and protect the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations, we are intimately involved in projects that support sustainable conservation, specifically curbing poaching and overfishing.

Pool

Indulge in a swim overlooking the floodplains of the Delta.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available, but the connection may be intermittent.

Solar

Tubu Tree is managed through strict in-house environmental protocols.

Star Bed

Sleep out in the wild, under the vast African night sky.

Discover Hunda Island

An Okavango island beyond imagination. The 60 000-hectare Jao Reserve in Botswana is set in the north-western Okavango Delta. Tubu Tree is nestled on Hunda Island, the largest dryland area of this iconic wetland.

Purpose

A quest to conserve & protect

Tubu Tree is nestled in one of the Okavango Delta’s most stunning wildlife-rich areas. Home to herds of red lechwe, lions, leopards and pods of hippos, as well as myriad smaller creatures. In our quest to conserve and protect the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations, we are intimately involved in projects that support sustainable conservation, specifically curbing poaching and overfishing.

Facilities

Pool

Indulge in a swim overlooking the floodplains of the Delta.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available, but the connection may be intermittent.

Solar

Tubu Tree is managed through strict in-house environmental protocols.

Star Bed

Sleep out in the wild, under the vast African night sky.

Area

Discover Hunda Island

An Okavango island beyond imagination. The 60 000-hectare Jao Reserve in Botswana is set in the north-western Okavango Delta. Tubu Tree is nestled on Hunda Island, the largest dryland area of this iconic wetland.

Wildlife

Activities

Experiences

Tubu Tree experiences

Start the day with a smile as you watch a family of elephants come into camp to shake their breakfast off nearby palm trees. Head out on a rewarding game drive across the vast plains spotting wildlife: lions, leopards, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, scores of brilliant birds. Take to the waters on a mokoro or boat, past mud-caked hippos, tiny reed frogs, kingfishers, and more.

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Birding

Birding with a knowledgeable Wilderness guide is spectacular across all our regions, with 930 different species for twitchers to tick.

Birding

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Helicopter safari

Soar above the lush and wildlife-rich Linyanti and Okavango Delta on a breath-taking helicopter safari.

Helicopter Safari

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Star Beds

Sleep out under the African night sky with our Star Bed experience. Nothing is quite as thrilling or as romantic on safari.

Star Beds

Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

Fishing

Cast your line into Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe’s iconic rivers, for exceptional catch-and-release fishing on safari.

Fishing

Botswana, Zambia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe

Mokoro

Explore Botswana’s Okavango Delta on a mokoro, gliding along peacefully, revealing the wild secrets of the channels.

Mokoro

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Explore camps in the Okavango Delta

Located in north-western Botswana, the Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta. The existence of this delta is in itself remarkable; rains in Angola flow into the Okavango River and eventually reach the arid Kalahari Desert, creating a haven for abundant wildlife. Floodplains. Riverine forests. Wild, untouched islands. An extraordinary landscape, calling to be explored.

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Botswana is the birthplace of Wilderness. Today we operate 21 camps in three different regions. Journey to one or all three areas for breath-taking and unique land- and water-based game viewing. Be inspired to start planning your next African adventure.

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GUEST EXPERIENCES

Testimonials from fellow safari-goers

With a perfect 5 star rating from 173 reviews, guests consistently praise Tubu Tree's exceptional wildlife viewing, dedicated guides, and luxurious accommodations. Read what fellow safari-goers have to say about their unforgettable experiences at Wilderness Tubu Tree. Read more reviews on TripAdvisor.

Beautiful, serene camp, amazing wildlife

"Tubu Tree Camp has had a recent refit that polished this gem of a spot in the Jao concession area. This region packs a lot of game and a varied landscape into a relatively compact area - so you’re not long out of camp before you start seeing wildlife and the comforts of a shower and change are not far off when the day is done. Less than 20 minutes out on our first drive, our fantastic guide Steve found 3 different leopards, and the sightings just kept on coming - huge flocks of pelicans and marabou storks - a lovely cheetah, and the story I’ll never forget watching unfold- a lioness and cub on a termite mound surrounded by 300 or so buffalo. Through it all Steve was an amazing teacher, talking us through tracking a leopard from hearing the first low grunt through deciphering the vocalizations of birds and monkeys to discovering a mother and near-adult son in the trees, over a kilometre away from where we started. He was also top notch on birding - and a wealth of information on behaviours of birds and animals."

Margy M | Canada

★★★★★

Fabulous stay

"This was our first stop (we also visited Wilderness Savuti) on our birthday and anniversary celebration tour. Tubu Tree, which had just reopened after renovations, was AMAZING. We took a tour the afternoon of our arrival and immediately saw leopard cubs. While there, we saw a leapard with her kill, a lion with its kill, hyena, zebra, wildebeast, warthogs, giraffe, elephants, beautiful birds - the list goes on and on. Our guide was fantastic, as was our "tent." I went out to brush my teeth the first morning and found a giraffe right next to our deck eating leaves from a tree."

A Lawyer | USA

★★★★★

This place is awesome!

"Wow, Wow. Wow. Tubu provides an amazing African experience. The accommodations are rustic but luxurious, too. We loved meeting the staff and hearing about their lives and culture. We saw so much wildlife - you will leave with hundreds of amazing photos. A first-class safari experience!"

Chasing Sun | USA

★★★★★

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Tubu Tree featured stories

Wilderness Tubu Tree has many a story to share - not surprising, given the abundance of wildlife and adventure at every turn. Scroll through our collection of featured stories and view thrilling photographs of Africa’s iconic wilderness waiting for you to discover on your next African adventure.

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