The camp stands on raised platforms in a grove of jackalberry and marula trees shaded by fan palms, looking out over floodplains. It was rebuilt in 2024, with insulated panels in place of canvas walls and new hardwood floors, and the tented suites include a family unit. Little Tubu, with three tents and its own facilities, suits families or small groups. Both camps run on solar power, and there is a pool and a star bed for sleeping out.
Hunda Island has more dry land than most of the western Delta, so day and night game drives in open vehicles are a real strength here, along with guided walks. Mokoro and boat trips run seasonally, when the floodwater reaches the area. Elephant, lion, zebra, giraffe and wildebeest are all seen, and the area is good for birding, including Pel's fishing owl. In a Botswana trip, Tubu Tree pairs well with a pure water camp such as Jacana.
Tubu Tree suits families, couples and first-time visitors who want a classic tented camp with a mix of activities, and Little Tubu is the better choice for a group that wants privacy. The water activities depend on the flood, so check your dates. Since January 2026, Jao Reserve has handled its own sales and reservations instead of Wilderness, with a court case between them still open, so we confirm booking terms directly.
Tubu Tree Camp is a tented camp on Hunda Island in the private Jao Reserve, with its smaller sister, Little Tubu, joined to it by boardwalk. We recommend it for its position on Hunda Island, one of the drier parts of the reserve, and it suits families and travelers who want land and water activities in one place.
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