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Situated just to the north of DumaTau on the same lagoon frontage, is a haven of sophisticated elegance. With just four supremely spacious guest suites, each with its own lounge, private plunge pool, and bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, this intimate camp promises an exceptional Linyanti safari experience.
Named for Scandinavian royalty, Kings Pool overlooks the handsome oxbow-shaped Kings Pool Lagoon in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve bordering Chobe National Park. This plush camp is located on the private Linyanti Game Reserve – one of the most pristine and least-visited areas in all of Botswana where you have exclusive access to three million hectares of untrammeled wilderness that includes the incredible Savute Channel.
The unsurpassed accommodation overlooks the Lagoon and the Linyanti River where game thrives and predators such as lions, African wild dogs and hyenas are spotted regularly. With two-thirds of the channel falling within the reserve and Namibia’s Caprivi Strip just across the river, this bountiful area offers discerning travellers a slice of Africa at her best.
DumaTau boasts over 45km of river frontage in the concession which means unrivalled wildlife sightings in this pristine habitat. The Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is known for healthy populations of roan and sable, a range of prey species resulting in diversity of predators while the mopane woodland creates a habitat for those such as wild dog
Rooms
The extraordinary lagoon-side setting – which regularly attracts herds of elephant and other wildlife – is key to the architecture and design of DumaTau with its seven guest suites and one family suite, and Little DumaTau, comprising just four spacious guest suites.
Standard Tent(s) – 4 rooms
There are four twin bedded guest suites. The twin beds can be moved together to make a double bed.
Facilities
Little DumaTau’s dining and lounge areas offer uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and it is here that guests have the opportunity to learn more about elephant conservation and the concession’s important biomonitoring project.
Little DumaTau shares a new wellness centre and gym with DumaTau; this includes an inviting shaded deck, a lap pool, spa, snack deli and safari boutique. With easy access to the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve’s extraordinary range of habitats, prolific plains game and attendant predators are a certainty all year round.
Activities
Little DumaTau – Guided Nature Walks
Seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide, nature walks with skilled, armed guides are a wonderful way of getting closer to nature and observing the smaller things you miss when travelling by vehicle.
Little DumaTau Camp – Birding
Birding is outstanding here, from Okavango specials to mopane woodland species. The Savuti Channel is famous for its high concentration of eagles and raptors; this area is internationally recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area).
Little DumaTau Camp – Fishing
Seasonal fishing is permitted on a catch-and-release basis. The camp has a small stock of basic rods and reels.
Little DumaTau – Night Drives
Night drives with spotlights allow you to find those nocturnal animals that you wouldn’t see during the day. These often include lesser bushbaby, spring hare, aardwolf, serval, large spotted genet and, if you are extremely lucky, the elusive pangolin!
Little DumaTau – Game Drives
Game drives, day and night, reveal the rich wildlife of the area. Little DumaTau is located close to the source of the Savuti Channel, with access to the Linyanti Swamps, floodplains and mopane woodlands, thus offering an excellent combination of habitats. The open 4×4 vehicles (Land Cruisers) allow us to host four guests at a time (each having a ‘window’ seat), offering a more exclusive experience and dedicated time with your passionate guide.
Little DumaTau Camp – Seasonal Motorboat & River Barge
Water levels permitting, explore the Linyanti River by boat or barge, the latter perfect for picnics or sundowners or searching out those elusive birds so prevalent in the channels.
Little DumaTau – Star Deck
Star-deck for pre-dinner drinks and private dining.
Little DumaTau – Wellness Centre
Between the two camps, a wellness centre with spa and gym, nestled into the bush for privacy and looking out over the water – where guests can relax during the heat of the day.
In-tent massages are available should you prefer to enjoy these offerings in the privacy of your tent. All treatments at extra cost.
