Duke's East is the intimate younger sibling of Duke's Camp, located just next door on the same stunning private concession in the northern Okavango Delta. With just four tents compared to Duke's eight, this smaller property delivers an even more exclusive experience while maintaining the same elegant vintage aesthetic and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. The camp consists of one double tent, two twin tents, and one family tent – each raised on wooden decks with sweeping views across the seasonal lagoon and surrounding floodplains. Its diminutive size makes it absolutely perfect for exclusive-use bookings, whether you're a small group of friends, an extended family, or simply seeking the ultimate in privacy and personalized service.
The design echoes the graceful vintage style of the 1940s safari era that's become the hallmark of all Ralph Bousfield properties. Step inside any tent and you're immediately transported to a more glamorous age – rich Persian rugs cover polished floors, hand-carved four-poster beds anchor the sleeping areas, leather armchairs invite relaxation, and mahogany dressers add warmth and character. All tents feature full en-suite facilities with both indoor and outdoor showers, giving you the flexibility to choose between conventional comfort or showering under the African sky. The main area features a spacious mess tent decorated with old-world glamour, a communal dining area, and a swimming pool pavilion for cooling off during the heat of the day.
Despite its smaller scale, Duke's East offers the full range of activities available at its larger sibling, including morning and afternoon game drives that extend into the evening, mokoro canoe excursions through the waterways when water levels permit, and access to the same wildlife-rich concession teeming with predators and plains game. The stunning position overlooking the lagoon beneath the shade of ancient leadwood and ebony trees creates an utterly magical setting where remotest Africa meets bygone elegance. In-room massages can be arranged with advance notice, adding an extra layer of pampering to this already exceptional wilderness retreat.
