Okavango Delta, Botswana

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Duke's Camp

Classic Lodge
Birding
Boating or Mokoro
Communal Pool
Design
Honeymoon
Outdoor Shower
Photography
Romantic
Tented Camp
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Overview

COMFORT
Fans
Outdoor Shower
Pool
Safe
QUICK FACTS
8
Rooms
Private Vehicle at extra cost
Cancellation POLICY
Strict, typically 100% from 60 days
Kids POLICY
From 6
Set on a 35,000-hectare private concession in the northern Okavango Delta, Duke’s Camp is one of Botswana’s most atmospheric classic safari experiences. Named after the eccentric Duke of Marlborough, who once roamed this wilderness with theatrical flair, the camp embraces a deliberately vintage aesthetic: Persian rugs underfoot, brass campaign furniture, four-poster beds and wildlife prints layered with character. Wildlife is abundant and diverse, with permanent water channels and dry mopane woodland creating year-round viewing opportunities.

Plan

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Access Type
Fly-in Only
Transfer Time from Airstrip
15
mins
Baggage limit
20
kg
Soft-bag only
Wildlife Highlights
Elephants
Lion
Birding
Great for birders

Location

Getting there

Fly to Maun (MUB) with a light aircraft transfer to Duke’s Airstrip ~30–40 minutes flight time. From airstrip to camp approximately 10–15 minutes by game vehicle.

Stay

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COMFORT
Fans
Outdoor Shower
Pool
Safe
Vehicle
Private Vehicle at extra cost
WI-FI
Common areas only
Medical
Malaria Zone
Insect protection
Mosquito nets over beds and repellent provided.
Activities
Game drives (morning & afternoon), mokoro (water-level dependent), night drives (seasonal), walking safaris (seasonal)

Our Favorite Rooms

All eight tents share similar layouts, but the outer tents positioned slightly further from the main mess area offer added privacy and uninterrupted bush views. Expect deep canvas walls, antique-style furnishings, Persian rugs, a proper four-poster bed draped in mosquito netting, and a private veranda ideal for quiet wildlife watching between drives.

Dining

Fully inclusive safari dining served in the vintage mess tent or under the stars- always communal dining with the other guests. Expect plated three-course dinners, generous breakfasts, bush brunches after morning drives, and classic safari sundowners. Private dining can be arranged with prior notice. 

Tips

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Packing Tips

Neutral tones, light cotton layers for warm days, fleece for cool mornings (especially May–August), binoculars, and soft-sided luggage (strict light aircraft limits apply).

Insider Tips

Ask your guide about the resident elephant pathways near camp, herds frequently move through the concession. If water levels allow, request a mokoro excursion for a slower Delta perspective. Duke’s has one of the most characterful bar set-ups in the Delta, perfect for the storytelling after dinner.

Impact

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Reserve type
Concession
Conservation
Private concession model supporting anti-poaching, habitat protection and community employment in northern Okavango
Conservation fee
35
No Conservation Fee
per person per day

Conservation Efforts

Natural Selection supports conservation through private concession management, anti-poaching patrols, wildlife monitoring and community initiatives across Botswana. 1.5% of gross revenue goes to community / conservation.

Per Person, Per Night from
1150
Per Person
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