The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a swampy inland delta formed where the Okavango River reaches a tectonic trough in the central part of the endorheic basin of the Kalahari.
All the water reaching the delta is ultimately evaporated and transpired and does not flow into any sea or ocean.Each year, about 11 cubic kilometres of water spread over the 6,000–15,000 km2 area. The area was once part of Lake Makgadikgadi, an ancient lake that had mostly dried up by the early Holocene
The Delta was named as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, which were officially declared on 11 February 2013 in Arusha, Tanzania.On 22 June 2014, the Okavango Delta became the 1000th site to be officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
DumaTau, meaning ‘roar of the lion,’ is a luxury tented camp located in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve on the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The area is famed for large herds of elephants and exceptional game viewing along the Savute Channel. DumaTau has a very light carbon footprint and runs on 100% solar energy.
Named for Scandinavian royalty, this stylish camp overlooks the oxbow-shaped King’s Pool Lagoon and Linyanti River system. Activities include day and night game drives, walks, and nearby hides, ideal for photographing birds and wildlife. In the dry season, guests can spend their siesta watching game come down to drink at the unique underground hide, where the water is at eye level. Seeing elephant feet and trunks almost within touching distance while safely inside is an experience that transcends that of an ordinary safari.
Set in the 125 000-hectare Linyanti Concession bordering Chobe National Park, Linyanti Tented Camp is the ideal base from which to explore this wildlife-rich area. Unrivalled in its remoteness and the sense of space that it affords, the concession is bordered by two iconic water courses – The Linyanti River to the north and the sporadic and unusual watercourse of the Savute Channel to the south.
Set in the 125 000-hectare Linyanti Concession bordering Chobe National Park, Linyanti Tented Camp is the ideal base from which to explore this wildlife-rich area. Unrivalled in its remoteness and the sense of space that it affords, the concession is bordered by two iconic water courses – The Linyanti River to the north and the sporadic and unusual watercourse of the Savute Channel to the south.
Situated just to the north of DumaTau on the same lagoon frontage, Little DumaTau is a haven of sophisticated elegance in one of the best wildlife areas in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. Its position allows easy access to the Linyanti Swamps, Savute Channel and Linyanti woodlands.
Savuti is set on the productive Savute Channel – a refuge for a variety of wildlife and a fascinating natural phenomenon: When dry, it is a rich feeding ground and corridor between the mopane woodlands for both plains game and predators. When the waters flow, game congregates around it in numbers. Activities include day and night game drives, nature walks and boating (water levels permitting).