Tubu Tree

Tubu Tree Camp is a small, traditional tented safari camp on a large island in the Jao Reserve, on the west of the Okavango Delta.

The Jao Reserve is shared by Tubu’s sister camps Kwetsani, Jacana and Jao, which are based on much smaller islands within the seasonal floodplains. The reserve receives a lot of water during the annual floods (around May to September), when it is for the most part best suited to a water-based Delta experience; thus these camps put much more emphasis on water-based activities than Tubu Tree.

The raised main area at Tubu Tree feels like an enormous tree house and the views over the seasonal plains in front of the camp are fantastic.
Off to one side of the building is the open-air lounge with a number of comfy sofas and chairs, and the adjacent loo with a view. There’s a good selection of reference books available, and the deck in front has a viewing scope for guests to use.

The dining area at the opposite end is large and simply decorated. One of our cool features is the quirky bar, hand carved from a large sausage tree and built around trees to the front of the camp. From here a wooden walkway leads down to a small plunge pool and sundeck, and – just beyond – a firepit, where a fire is lit most evenings and early mornings. The camp also has a small curio shop.

Tubu Tree Camp has eight tented chalets, each built on individual decks (with super views), giving them the feel almost of tree houses. All are reached from the main area along raised wooden walkways. In keeping with the style of the camp, the design of the rooms is very traditional. The tents have big windows and a large sliding door with mesh panels, making them feel quite light and spacious. The tents are large and bright!

Each room has a veranda with a couple of directors’ chairs, providing a perfect spot to sit and contemplate the surrounding plains. Inside, the rooms are simply but adequately furnished with a desk, decent reading lamps above the beds, a couple of chairs, a free-standing fan, tea- and coffee-making station and a collection of international adaptors.

*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!