Duke's East

• Flights to Maun 
• Duke's East is not self-driveable (accessible by air only) 
• Any Premium beverages ordered that do not fall under the 'House Drinks' selection. 
• All items of a personal nature (laundry, gratuities etc.)
• Conservation and Reserve fee of R275 per person per night, payable directly to the property upon booking.
• Fully comprehensive Travel Insurance, which guests are required to take out
• Any transfers not listed under inclusions. 

• Children aged 6 years and older are welcome.
• Children 6 - 18 years are charged 50% of the per adult rate. 
• Guests 19 years and older are charged as adults. 
• Please note that families will need to be accommodated in the Family unit (Includes a private plunge pool) for up to 2 Adults & 2 Kids. 
• Children aged 6 and older may participate in boat or mokoro safaris, but children under 12 must wear a life jacket. 
• There is a 40% single supplement.
• Vehicles accommodate 7 guests. Parties of 6 - 7 guests are allocated a private vehicle at no charge.
  • Families travelling with children 9 years and younger are required to book and pay for a private vehicle.
  • Private vehicles must be booked for the duration of a stay.
  • Rates are per vehicle per night and are subject to availability.

Set on a remote island in the northern Okavango Delta, Duke’s East is an intimate four-tent safari camp where old-school safari style meets an untouched wilderness. Think spacious canvas suites tucked beneath ebony and leadwood trees, vintage interiors, private viewing decks and the gentle rhythm of life on the Delta.

Days are spent exploring by game drive, mokoro and boat, with exceptional guiding and abundant wildlife adding to the adventure. With just four tents, the camp can also be booked exclusively for family and friends, making it a wonderfully private way to experience one of Botswana’s most spectacular wilderness areas. Back at camp, enjoy leisurely meals beneath the trees or in the atmospheric dining tent, cool off in the pool and unwind with a spa treatment after a day in the bush.

The Safari Tents are spacious canvas suites set on raised wooden decks beneath the ebony and leadwood trees, each with a private viewing deck overlooking the wilderness. Inside, vintage safari style comes through in rich fabrics, Persian rugs, hand-carved four-poster beds, mahogany furnishings and thoughtful African touches. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with brass fittings, bespoke amenities and both indoor and outdoor showers, while a private deck with leather campaign chairs is perfect for settling in with your morning coffee or watching wildlife wander past. There is one double tent, two twin tents and a family tent, with the latter also offering a private plunge pool.

Set in the remote northern Okavango Delta, Duke’s East sits within a vast, low-impact wilderness concession adjoining the renowned Moremi Game Reserve. This is classic Delta country, where shimmering channels, floodplains, grasslands and ancient woodland create a spectacular backdrop for wildlife. Expect impressive numbers of elephant and buffalo, along with lion, leopard, African wild dog, hippo, red lechwe and plenty of other antelope. More than 350 bird species have been recorded here too, making it a superb destination for birding. Days can be spent game driving across the concession, gliding through the waterways by mokoro or boat, heading out on night drives, fishing or taking to the skies on a scenic helicopter flight.

Mokoro Trips Glide quietly through the lily-filled channels of the Okavango by traditional mokoro, with an expert guide leading the way. It’s a wonderfully peaceful way to experience the Delta and get close to its smaller wildlife and birdlife.

Boat Safaris Take to the waterways by boat in search of elephants, hippos, antelope and birdlife. With the Delta spread out around you, these excursions offer a different perspective on this remarkable wilderness.

Game Drives Head out with Duke’s East’s exceptional guides to explore the surrounding wilderness in search of the Delta’s iconic wildlife. Expect elephants and buffalo, with the possibility of encountering lion, leopard, African wild dog and other predators.

Night Drives As the sun goes down, venture out into the wilderness to discover the nocturnal side of the Delta. Keep your eyes peeled for predators and smaller creatures that become active after dark.

Birding With more than 350 bird species recorded in the region, the Okavango is a dream for birders. Look out for everything from colourful bee-eaters and kingfishers to the striking wattled crane and Pel’s fishing-owl.

Scenic Helicopter Flights See the Okavango from above on a scenic helicopter flight, taking in the intricate waterways, islands and wildlife from an entirely different perspective.

Fishing Try your hand at freshwater fishing in the Okavango Delta, available seasonally from March to December.

Predator Encounters This is a particularly strong area for predator sightings, with some of the highest concentrations of lion in the Okavango Delta. Your expert guides will use their knowledge of the area to seek out the action as it unfolds.

Activities are dependent on seasonal conditions, with water-based experiences particularly influenced by the Delta’s annual flood levels.

Fly into Maun, Botswana, which is the main gateway to the Okavango Delta, with regular connections from Johannesburg and Cape Town. From Maun, continue by light aircraft to Duke’s East, with the transfer forming part of the adventure as you fly over the waterways and wilderness of the Delta. As Duke’s East is located in a remote, wild corner of the Okavango, all onward transfers should be arranged in advance with the property or your safari operator.

If transfers are required, please email [email protected] for the latest information, or look under Exclusions for the inidcative season cost.