Tucked away on Hunda Island in the Jao Concession of the Okavango Delta, Tubu Tree is a small, traditional-style tented camp that punches well above its weight when it comes to wildlife encounters. With just eight tents accommodating a maximum of sixteen guests, the camp maintains that intimate, exclusive atmosphere that makes you feel like you've got the place to yourself. What makes Hunda Island special is that it's the largest area of permanently dry land in this part of the Delta, which means it attracts an incredible diversity of animals – from water-loving species like red lechwe and hippos to plains game like zebra, wildebeest, and giraffe. But Tubu Tree is particularly famous for one thing: leopards. The island has an exceptional leopard population, and sightings are remarkably consistent here.
The camp itself is built entirely on raised wooden platforms connected by elevated walkways, weaving through the trees with sweeping views over the surrounding floodplains. The whole setup has this wonderfully rustic yet contemporary feel, with the main areas featuring a lounge, dining space, and an outdoor bar built under the canopy of a large marula tree. There's also a plunge pool for cooling off between activities. The beauty of Tubu Tree's location is that it offers both land and water experiences depending on the season – game drives and walking safaris when it's drier, then mokoro excursions and boat trips when the floods arrive.
Activities are led by experienced guides who know the area intimately, many of them involved in the Jao Lion Monitoring Project. Beyond the big cats, you'll see massive elephant herds, buffalo, and an impressive variety of birdlife including the rare Pel's fishing owl.
