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Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve

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Botswana, Linyanti Reserve, Botswana
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Los Angeles, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

This was our first trip to the new camp. This camp has the feel and design to be in the premier camp category. The camp is more modern than our previous camps Mombo and Chitabe. I must admit I usually go for the more rustic...I ended up really enjoying the atmosphere and the differences in design. The barge is very... More

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England
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8 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We stayed in 3 places as part of the Safari leg of our Honeymoon (2 Wilderness Safaris in Botswana and 1 private game reserve in South Africa) this was the 3rd and was by far the least friendly and welcoming (the ambience/atmosphere is very much down to management to set the tone I’m afraid, so further work required here me... More

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WildernessSafaris, Manager at Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve, responded to this review
16 May 2013

We would like to thank the guest for the feedback posted. With regards to the departure note/departure – this was obviously a human error that we are very sorry about, the housekeepers placed the incorrect card into the room. This has been addressed with management and the housekeeping manager. Due to the short turn around time at our camps, it... More

seattle
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This camp was newly built and moved from its old location and opened a few months ago. We stayed there at the end of March and it was quite warm but the tents have several fans and it does cool down at night. The tents are very nice, great shower, double sinks and the staff is wonderful. We spent our... More

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Santa Barbara, CA
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149 helpful votes 149 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

A luxury tented safari camp owned by Wilderness Safaris. Ten spacious units recently built on raised wooden floors, with canvas sides and roofs stretched out along the river. Low voltage lighting that is adequate for reading in bed and at desk. Management says the camp is solar powered and cooks with gas created by bio-waste. 30 minute Land Rover drive... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We stayed three days in this recently renovated camp and had the best stay and game drive. Everything from food to service was perfect. We even had pleasant surprises as riverboat lunch. Many thanks to all.

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Duma Tau was our first Botswana experience. From the flight in from Kasane over the most amazing landscape to arriving at this deluxe camp, this was a great experience. Very comfortable, great service, food and wine. Marvellous guides and wildlife viewing.Great birding in March. Lucky to stay at the camp when the place was not full. Seems a strange comment... More

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Hamburg, New Jersey
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

My husband and I stayed three nights at the Duma Tau camp. It is a new concession that overlooks the Linyanti River. It is spacious with all the comforts of home; king size bed, bathroom with double sinks and a wonderful hot shower. I enjoyed sitting on our private deck and listen to the hippos “talking” to one another. The... More

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Champaign
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013 via mobile

There are very few words that can describe the experience at Duma Tar except to say that from Mock the guide through to the cooks making the brunch and dinner - its five star all the way. Walking down to the river on the first night with the fire going and the hippos making a noise and the amazing interaction... More

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GABORONE
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37 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This is a brand new camp with a very modern look - it will probably attract a wide variety of opinions! Set in the Linyanti swamp area, the wildlife is amazing and the guides - ours was Mocks - are first class. They do however tend to seek the little bit extra 'thrill' and that might not be to all... More

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Huntington, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We stayed at the new Duma Tau in October, 2012. It was the third of 3 camps in our first trip to Botswana. We were totally enthralled by the wildlife, seeing all of the usual favorites plus a pangolin, a honey badger, sable antelopes, daytime sightings of hyenas, a lion hunt, lions feeding on a cape buffalo kill, elephants swimming... More

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Also Known As:
Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve Hotel Linyanti Reserve
Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve Hotel
Address: Botswana, Linyanti Reserve, Botswana
Region: Botswana > North-West District > Linyanti Reserve
Amenities:
Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 4 Speciality lodging in Linyanti Reserve
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
DumaTau Camp – Linyanti ConcessionDumaTau means ‘roar of the lion’, often heard at this camp, while hippo fill the lagoon in front of the swing-bed salar. About DumaTau CampAccommodation is in ten tented rooms under thatch, with en-suite facilities including outdoor showers. The main areas include a dining room, lounge, open dining deck and plunge pool with a swing-bed sala. The rooms and main area are all connected on elevated wooden walkways.Environment and WildlifeDumaTau is built under a grove of mangosteen trees overlooking the Linyanti Marsh. It is located close to the source of the Savute Channel in the western part of the Linyanti, allowing easy access to various habitat types, including exciting drives along the Savute Channel itself. Large elephant herds usually traverse the area; general wildlife viewing is excellent year round with wildebeest, red lechwe, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyaena. Birdwatching in and around camp and on drives is a definite highlight.Experiencing DumaTau CampDay and night game drivesGuided nature walks (on request)Boating in the Linyanti Marsh (levels permitting).Platforms and hides near camp from which to view and photograph wildlife ... more   less 

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