Little Tubu

Little Tubu is one of the newest camps in the Jao Concession and is situated on Hunda Island, deep in the heart of a private wilderness area. Because it is set high up from the ground, it has something of a tree-house feel, and offers iconic Okavango Delta landscape and scenery.

Little Tubu is adjacent to its sister camp, Tubu Tree. They are separate camps, but joined by a wooden walkway.

Shaded by a riverine forest, Little Tubu has a light and breezy feel to it, with plenty of light colours and places to chill out. The main area, including the dining area, is slightly elevated in the lower tree canopy to allow great views across the floodplain. Inside this open-fronted canvas-and-timber structure, guests will find a couple of seating areas as well as a small reference library with some board games. A spotting scope can be used to pick out game on the floodplain in front of camp and there’s a tea and coffee station, which stays topped up throughout the day.

Communal evening meals are usually enjoyed around the large dining table, although private dining can be arranged for special occasions. Lunch, however, is generally taken on an elevated deck area to the front which, when the water levels are high, sits right on the edge of the floodplain. Further adding to the tree-house feel, the bar area is set into a large waterberry tree. Indeed, the only part of the camp located at ground level is the firepit, which forms a focal point for guests in the early mornings and evenings. Away from the main area guests also have access to a private and secluded swimming pool.

Little Tubu accommodates a maximum of just six guests in just three tented chalets although a fourth tent allows the flexibility to cater for family groups of more than six, or those travelling with a guide, if needed. Each tent is timber framed with canvas walls and gauze-mesh windows. A king-size bed draped in mosquito netting forms the centrepiece of each room, which also features a couple of comfortable chairs and a writing table with a tea and coffee station and a few reference books. A large wardrobe cabinet at the head of the bed serves the dual purpose of providing storage space and separating the bedroom from the en-suite bathroom. Complete with a shower and his and hers washbasins, each bathroom is spacious, with a separate flush toilet for privacy.

*For a full list of available activities, the best time of the year to visit, and any other relevant enquiries, please contact a Sister Hippo Travel Consultant!