Little DumaTau represents the intimate sister camp to the larger DumaTau, both situated in the prestigious Linyanti Wildlife Reserve in northern Botswana. With just four spacious tented suites, the camp offers an exceptionally exclusive experience for guests seeking privacy and personalized service in one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations. The location is nothing short of extraordinary—nestled between two busy elephant corridors with uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, the camp sits near the source of the Savuti Channel where hippo-filled waters and wildlife-rich floodplains create constant natural drama. Connected to its sister camp by elevated walkways, Little DumaTau shares access to the Osprey Retreat wellness center, which includes a spa, gym, deli serving fresh snacks and smoothies, trading store, and a lap pool, while maintaining its own independent dining area, lounge, pool, and fire pit.
The wildlife viewing at Little DumaTau ranks among the best in Botswana, particularly during the dry season from June to October when massive elephant herds congregate along the permanent waterways. The camp's name translates to "roar of the lion" in Setswana, and the area certainly lives up to this moniker with regular sightings of lions, leopards, wild dogs, spotted hyenas, and cheetahs. The diverse habitats—from Linyanti swamps and riverine forest to mopane woodlands and open savannah—support an incredible variety of species including rare roan and sable antelope, buffalo, and enormous concentrations of hippos and crocodiles in the waterways.
Activities focus primarily on game drives in open vehicles, with the private concession allowing off-road driving for closer encounters and exciting night drives to observe nocturnal species. Water-based safaris add wonderful variety, including motorboat cruises and leisurely trips aboard a tastefully furnished double-decker barge perfect for sundowner excursions or lunches on the river. Optional helicopter flights provide breathtaking aerial perspectives of the wetlands, while catch-and-release fishing offers tranquil mornings on the water. The camp has become recognized as a hotspot for elephant research and conservation, with guests able to learn about ongoing environmental projects in the reserve
