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Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve: Traveler Reviews

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 based on 9 reviews 9 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 13 Specialty lodging in Chobe National Park
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  • Rooms: 10
Property Type: Lodge
  • A small hotel in a rustic or wilderness area, often in a National Park or similar setting; often includes access to outdoor activities such as fishing, river rafting or hiking.
Address:
Chobe National Park
Botswana

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Reviews of Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve

( 4-8 of 9 )
“Hands down... the best!”

Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve

5 of 5 stars
New York City & Brooklyn, NY
Feb 12, 2008

Duma Tau was one of the best places I have ever stayed in. Seriously!

My partner and I stayed at the lodge for three nights on our African safari and it was by far our favorite place in Africa. The accommodations were top-notch, staff was amazing and most importantly... the animals were abundant. We saw elephants, hippos, lions, leopard, zebra, giraffe, lechwe, baboons... and wild dogs (very rare because they are nearing extinction). Our guide, Thompson was quite informative and we had quite an adventure with him tracking down game. The jeeps were open air and sturdy. It was quite cold there in the mornings while we were there so they gave us blankets and hot water bottles to keep us warm. The staff also performed an amazing song and dance during a bonfire "boma" on the last night of our stay.

We will never forget our time at Duma Tau and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Botswana.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Tented rooms and game
    • Disliked — Nothing!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
rain1973's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 17, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Just Amazing”

Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve

Oct 15, 2007

I have just been on Honeymoon to Duma and it was absolutely fantastic. There was a great feel about the camp, and the photos on the internet just do not do it justice. The rooms are extremely comfortable and exceeded expectations, the food was fantastic and there is a very good bar/pool area. With regards to game we were unbelievably spoilt, seeing 4 male lions (together), leopard (mother and cub) and cheetah, all in the same day. This was my first ever safari and this was a real treat. This is based by a watering hole and as a result you have elephant all over the camp, the proximity of all the game was brilliant, some times too close for comfort. I cannot speak more highly of this place, it will hold happy memories for me the a long while. Also must add the guides were extremely knowledgable and there is so much terrain to cover adding to a great safari adventure.
BRILLIANT

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Laranja's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: February 21, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Duma Tau is the best!”

Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve

5 of 5 stars
washington state
Jul 18, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Wow! We flew in to their airstrip and starting seeing wildlife on the way to camp. Duma Tau has the best guides we came across while in Botswana. The tents are very comfortable. The animals are everywhere, including in camp. Guests only walk on elevated walkways. Safety is very important to the staff, as well as comfort. However you define the "big five" you will see it all at Duma Tau. We arrived July 1 and there were no bugs. It's a perfect time to see animals. It's dry, so they come to the remaining water holes and the river in very large groups. The food was great. The staff was fabulous. Clearly they love what they are doing and show it in how they take care of their guests. Not only did they feed us beautifully, they entertained us and educated us. The guides were very well educated, discussing not just the animals but the environment as well. The discussions were quite illuminating and very satisfying. The wild life sightings were incredible. This is the best camp of our 4 camp safari in Botswana. We spent 3 nights there and left wanting more. BTW, they are well set up to charge all batteries - cameras and computers and had a very nice curio shop.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The staff, the facility and the location.
    • Disliked — Nothing.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
janetlp's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Age group: 50-64
Member since: June 17, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Such a special place”

Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve

5 of 5 stars
Midlands, England
Apr 4, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Arrived by light aircraft and met by Oates, our guide. Animal watching on the drive to the Camp. Met by the rest of the staff as we arrived, what a welcome! Each 'tent' is very special all set out indivually on raised boardwalks, to restrict the wild animals entering the accomodation! All inclusive board, the food was delicious and plentiful, also the drinks. The staff were very helpful and delighted to do anything for you. One afternoon during seista, I was reading a book on our decking, when a hippo crashed through the surrounding area, right by where I was sitting and almost touchable! Not an unusual occurence apparently, sometimes even more exiciting events take place....
We stayed 2 nights and would have liked another night but Zambia was calling.....

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, staff, wildlife
    • Disliked — leaving!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
cftjw's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2007
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 31, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Great place”

Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve

Nov 28, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

We came to Duma Tau for a couple of nights in November 2006. This doesn't seem to be a particularly popular time but we loved it! There was plenty of game to see and the birds were spectacular.

There is a maximum of six people in a Land Rover so everyone can get a 'window seat' - although there are no roofs. Unless something very special was spotted, the Land Rovers did their own routes so you didn't feel you were on a bus tour.

The camp was very comfortable and well-run. The chief meeter-and-greeter, Janice, was wonderful. The food was good, the guides were great and all in all we had a wonderful time. Be prepared for mosquitoes though!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Comfortable beds and large room looking out onto the river - complete with hippos.
    • Disliked — Mosquitoes. But then they come with the territory!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
mark121's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 13, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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Reviews of Duma Tau Camp, Linyanti Reserve

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