Little Tubu

These three luxury tented units stand elevated above the ground on raised decks and private veranda that offers astonishing vistas over the surrounding bush. Each unit is decorated and furnished in the archetypal safari tent style and comes complete with an en-suite bathroom, outside shower and is inked to a series of elevated walkways that converge on the many central in-camp facilities.

Amenities Include:

• En-suite bathroom
• King size bed
• Outside shower
• Veranda
• Mosquito nets
• Electronical outlets
• Fan
• Safe
• A small kettle with tea and coffee provided
• Complimentary internet access
• Complimentary laundry service

Little Tubu’s assembly of talented and dedicated catering staff will ensure the ultimate dining experience throughout the duration of your stay. Three set meals are served throughout the day, as well as a host of lite bites and snacks to enjoy around the clock, ensuring guaranteed appetite satisfaction. A sumptuous and diverse menu, ranging from tried-and-true crowd pleasers to exotic delicacies – with everything in-between, serves to satisfy the pallets of all guests. Should you have any specific dietary requirements, inform the catering staff and they will be happy to accommodate any specifications you request. With all-inclusive rates you’re free to enjoy a range of locally sourced and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at your own discretion.

Cast your gaze upon the sprawling canvas of stars and galaxies that illuminate the night sky while submerged in the lap of luxury. Undisturbed delta lands, free from light pollution provide ideal conditions for star gazing amidst the landscape of the open bush. Travel out from camp with your experienced guide for an evening game drive deep within the bush where your evenings accommodation, a luxurious sky suite awaits. Such a suite ensues a deep sense of immersion with the surrounding environment while also providing shelter and security. A light breakfast is served in the morning before the ensuing game drive back to camp.

Embark on foot across immersive delta lands in the company of experienced guides and friends alike. Lace-up for an adventure like no other and be sure to bring a camera, as you don’t want to miss the opportunity to photograph the expanse of exotic, meandering animals synonymous with authentic African Style safari game viewing. An area is chosen at the guide’s discretion, in keeping with safe distances from large herds of elephant and buffalo. The distance and area for each walk may differ seasonally.

Set sale for a fishing excursion like no other. The Okavango Delta and its surrounding lakes and lagoons provide the quintessential arena to unwind while you cast a line. Little compares to the sensation of calmly drifting through delta waters, soaking in the atmosphere of the surrounding delta bush. The delta’s channels provide an abundance of seasonal fish such as tilapia and spotted silver catfish. For a more intense fishing experience, test your hand against African pike – infamous fighters.

Fishing is offered at Little Tubu for 10 months of the year but is prohibited in January and February as this is peak breeding season. Basic equipment is supplied, though avid fly-fishers are advised to bring their own equipment. Please note, catch and release fishing only.

Embark on a tranquil, culturally enlightening maritime safari experience as seasoned hands paddle you peacefully through calm delta waters in a traditional style African dugout canoe (Mokoro). Embark before the dawn of a day’s adventure and watch the sun rise over the horizon while calmly drifting down delta channels in search of neighbouring islands and aquatic game.

Set sail for the river delta in this once in a lifetime marine safari adventure. Traverse open waters in hard bottom aluminium boats as professionally licensed guides take you on a journey through the winding channels of the Okavango Delta in search of neighbouring islands and aquatic game, ensuring a truly remarkable maritime safari experience. Boats are equipped with comfortable seats, a foldaway canvas roof and life jackets as standard.

Guided game drives provide the opportunity to traverse expansive delta lands in open 4×4 safari vehicles. Thriving game populations within the concession make for ample wildlife viewing potential as you travel across open landscapes and merging eco systems. All the big cats await you, as well as the larger safari staples such as elephant, hippopotamus and buffalo, as do herds of giraffe, frolicking zebra, kudu and wild dog – to name only a few. Night drives present the opportunity for a uniquely different game viewing experience, with the appearance of nocturnal delta creatures rarely seen during daytime hours. Be sure to bring a camera, as not to miss out on the immense photographic potential inherent to the Okavango.

Birders flock to Okavango lands from every corner of the globe, all eager to view the over 450 species of exotic avian life that call Botswana home. Traverse the interconnected mosaic of habitats and ecosystems with experienced and knowledgeable guides who will point out the various indigenous species for you to view. Be sure to bring binoculars, as not to miss some of the rarer bird species such as African fish eagle, wattled crane or African jacana (just to name a few). December to April is the optimum time for birders as migrants fly inland for breeding.

Take to the skies in this once in a lifetime aerial safari adventure. View the Okavango Delta as you have never seen it before with exquisite views over the vastness of the Moremi Game Reserve, witnessing elevated sights unattainable via conventional ground-based safari. Witness scores of meandering elephant herds and other large mammals pass beneath you and awe at the remarkable geography that awaits as experienced pilots chauffeur you across the vastness of the delta plains. Scenic Helicopter Flights are accessible via external location and come at extra costs.

Should you seek a taste of the authentic Botswanan way of life and a first-hand experience of local cultures and customs, look no further than Little Tubu. Embark on a culturally enlightening journey to one of Little Tubu’s closely situated villages and be greeted by indigenous peoples. Speak with village elders and meet local children, or perhaps visit the local market stalls, bakeries and churches for a truly eye opening and impactful adventure, creating lasting memories every step of the way.

Wilderness Safaris aim is that if the camps ever needed to be moved they could do so without leaving an imprint on the land. All Wilderness Safari camps are built in the most eco-friendly way possible. To reduce their carbon footprint and to help them become carbon neutral in their operations, they invest in new technologies to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.

Wilderness Safaris partner properties all work under the sustainability ethos of conservation, culture, commerce and community. Pack for a Purpose is one of the community projects that Wilderness Safaris has partnered with, it is “a non-profit organisation that provides travellers with up-to-date information about required supplies for community-based projects.”

This is an educational programme created by Wilderness Safaris which aims to educate and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders by teaching them life skills and environmental issues. This programme aims to “create a network of learning sanctuaries that uplifts and cares for our children and conserves the planet.”

Wilderness Safaris created their own Trust in 2003, this is an independent entity that fund-raises for money to be put into various conservation projects. This engages with projects which can be beyond the scope of the areas in which Wilderness Safaris operate, ensuring that “conservation is a driving force in reaching more people, wildlife and places.” The Jao Concession and the University of Botswana have created a committee hoping to “encourage better engagement between local communities and the Jao Concession, specifically regarding curbing poaching and overfishing.”

Both the black and white rhino were declared locally extinct in Botswana in the early 1990s. Since then, Wilderness Safaris have partnered with the Botswana government and other NGOs to reintroduce and establish healthy, breeding populations of black and white rhino in the Okavango Delta. Wilderness Safaris helped to restore these rhinos to the wild “in the largest cross-border move ever completed.”

Wilderness Safaris employs an ensemble of local workers and tradespeople for use in the construction of its facilities and maintenance, as well as the sourcing and training of national citizens to serve the role of guides and in-camp staff. It is essential to impart a positive effect on not only the environment, but on the people and communities that without whom, sustainable tourism would be but an empty proposition. There are few people more qualified to provide the ultimate safari experience than the locals themselves, and as such, Wilderness Safaris recognises the importance of providing local people with opportunities and employment, stressing careers as opposed to jobs – giving back to the communities who have given so much.

Little Tubu, as with many Wilderness Safaris retreats operates on entirely 100% sustainable solar powered energy. By utilising the abundance of sun inherent to Northern Botswana, Little Tubu can supply a consistent source of energy that is used to power the camps many facilities, offsetting the need for conventional diesel-powered generators that are detrimental to the surrounding wilderness and environment. Through ecologically friendly initiatives such as this, Little Tubu serves as a shining example of how to successfully operate within the sustainable tourism industry for all to see and take note.

Little Tubu is constructed from primarily recyclable and locally sourced materials where applicable, negating the need to haul lumber and other construction materials long distances from neighbouring towns and villages. Initiatives such as this greatly offsets potential carbon emissions and negates disruption to the surrounding environments and habitats. Accommodations and camp facilities are constructed from degradable and natural materials, as to ecologically fit with the surrounding environment rather than impose upon it.