Children 06 years and older are accommodated
Little DumaTau
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.
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Reviews5/6
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Vacation Style Adult Group
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Camp Size 8 guests
All about Little DumaTau
With just four supremely spacious guest tented suites, each with its own lounge, private plunge pool, bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, this intimate camp promises an exceptional Linyanti safari experience.
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. The stylish Star Bed sleep-out (weather permitting) is an unforgettable way to experience the nearby Zibadianja Lagoon. With easy access to the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve extraordinary range of habitats, prolific plains game and attendant predators are a certainty all year round.
Little DumaTau is located close to the source of the Savute Channel, with access to the Linyanti Swamps, floodplains and mopane woodlands, thus offering an excellent combination of habitats. Well known for its elephant concentrations as they congregate along the waterways and lagoons during the dry winter months, the area is also renowned for general wildlife including red lechwe, Burchell's zebra, giraffe, buffalo and warthog. Predator sightings of lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyaena are good.
About the camp
Activities
- Day & night game drives with 03 x 06-seater open 4x4 Land Cruisers
- Private activities available on request
- Guided nature walks
- Water-based activities in 01 x 06-seater and 01 x 08-seater motor boats
- Birding in an internationally recognised Important Bird Area (IBA),
- Fishing on a catch and release basis only
- The DumaTau Star Bed
- Wilderness Safaris and Olympus Photo Hub experience OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AT AN ADDITIONAL COST
- Scenic helicopter flights
Camp Facilities
- Pool in main area with partially shaded deck.
- Lounge, dining and bar areas under canvas and on a raised wooden deck with wide-open views overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon.
- “Curiosity Room” at DumaTau where guests can explore, browse, read and be enveloped by the wealth of wildlife and rich history of research across the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve (shared between both camps).
- A pair of Olympus binoculars is available in the main area.
- Wellness centre with spa and gym nestled into the bush for privacy, includes a snack deli area and Safari Boutique (shared between both camps and centrally located between both camps).
- Fire pit.
- During winter months knee blankets are provided during dinner.
- Star-deck for pre-dinner drinks and/or private dining.
- In-tent massage treatments (at an additional cost and minimum age 12 years - note that treatments for children/teenagers (12 - 16 years) will be lighter in pressure, softer oils used and may be shorter in duration depending on the needs of the child/teenager).
- Guest toilets in the main area.
Accomodation
The architecture and interiors will remain true to the essence of DumaTau; stylish and elegant, with a sense of off-the-beaten-track exploration. The camp will offer a Premier experience and the tented suites will be doubling in size.
Number of tents
- 04 x Tented Suites in total comprising:
- 04 x twin-bedded tented suites each with two three quarter beds (no family accommodation, however, shared with the one located at DumaTau which is within walking distance).
- Mattress converters are available that transforms twin beds into emperor-size beds. To be arranged prior to arrival.
Tent Descriptions
- Luxury canvas tented suite accommodation on elevated wooden decks, with elevated wooden walkways (intermittent sections may be on the ground to allow for animal movement).
- En-suite facilities with indoor shower, outdoor shower, double basin vanity and separate toilet.
- Writing desk and chair, easy chairs, luggage rack, mosquito net, during winter months hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided, electronic safe, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-bar, indoor lounge area, a yoga mat, weights (2 x 1.0 kg and 2 x 2.0 kg) and resistance bands, sala on deck and outdoor lounge area, private plunge pool.
- Complimentary in-tent Wi-Fi.
- An internal telephone system for emergency assistance.
- No air-conditioning, however, spot-cooling system provided in each tented suite.
- Amenities include seasonal bathrobes, slippers, liquid soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, room spray, insect repellent, mosquito coil, shower caps, vanity kit with cotton tip swabs, cotton wool pads and nail emery board, sewing kit, tissue dispenser, laundry bag and umbrella are supplied in each tented suite.
Electricity & Water
Child Policy
Families travelling with children between the ages of 06 and 12 years, will be welcomed at DumaTau in the family unit, or triple on request, with sole use of a vehicle required as per standard policy.
Families travelling with children between the ages of 06 and 12 years, at Little DumaTau, will need to book and pay for sole use of the camp. Note that child rates will not apply at Little DumaTau.
Children between 06 and 16 years of age must share with at least one adult in the same tented suite.
The minimum age for walking activities is 13 years (subject to season and the availability of a qualified walking guide).
The minimum age for boating activities is 06 years (water levels permitting).
Laundry Facilities
Laundry services are provided on a daily basis (weather permitting, items will be returned on the same day) and included on the FI rate basis. Laundry is dried by the sun and on most days any laundry placed out in the morning will be returned, washed, dried and ironed, by the evening.
Due to prevailing local cultural traditions, please place any underwear items in the mesh laundry bag provided, so that these can be machine washed separately. Should guests prefer to hand wash, environmentally friendly detergent is available in the tented suites or can be provided on request.
As an environmentally-aware company, we strive to reduce our water usage where we can. Since towel washing consumes an enormous amount of water, we follow the same policy used by most top establishments around the world: should guests want their towels washed, we request that guests please place these into the laundry basket/laundry bag supplied. Towels not in the laundry basket/laundry bag will be hung up and dried for their reuse.
Note that laundry services may be limited as a result of water shortages. We cannot be held liable for any damage to clothing.
Gratuities Guidelines
We would like to reiterate that tipping is not compulsory. Guests should not feel obliged to do so. Tipping should be undertaken only by choice, subject to the service received. In addition, guests may wish to add a nominal amount for incidentals, ranging between USD 15.00 to USD 30.00 per day (subject to personal budget choice) - i.e. if additional activities are booked once on their journey, if travel arrangements change for any reason, in acknowledgement of good service received in another area, etc.
Guide and Specialist Guide - We recommend about USD 10.00 per guest per day and may be tipped directly.
The General Safari Camp Staff - We recommend about USD 10.00 per guest per day for safari camps. This should be placed in the communal tipping box to be distributed equally amongst all the staff.
With regards to being hosted by Camp Management and/or Assistant Camp Management, tipping separately for said staff is purely optional and per guests’ discretion.
| Departure Dates Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Including Flights | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,170 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$1,779 |
$3,470 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$3,779 |
$4,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,879 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$1,970 |
|
Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$4,779 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$5,779 |
$3,270 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
100% solar powered (solar panels and inverters provide electricity and hot water. Supplies power for hairdryer, fan and minibar). A 220V generator is used for emergencies
220V multi-plug adaptor charging facilities for mobile devices. Additional charging facilities (available on request) for the use of sleep apnoea machines (guests to provide own device, spare batteries, charging unit and adaptors).