Wilderness Tubu Tree

Wilderness Tubu Tree

This treetop hideaway is tucked deep on Hunda Island.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

The ultra-spacious guest tents have en-suite bathroom facilities, an outdoor shower and panels replacing some canvas walls.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Ideally situated on the western edge of Hunda Island, Wilderness Tubu Tree is home to great concentrations of wildlife.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

A fairytale setting in the trees on Hunda Island.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

At Tubu Tree, every minute in nature whispers of adventure and discovery.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Tubu Tree's perfectly positioned bar overlooks a vast floodplain.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

The thoughtful main area design brings the outdoors in at every turn.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Tubu Tree’s earthy-toned interiors evoke a sense of tranquillity and connection to the surrounding wilderness.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Hunda Island’s game-studded plains are reflected in the main area’s colour palette of beiges, browns and splashes of green.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Perched in a grove of jackalberry and marula trees, and shaded by real fan palms, Tubu Tree epitomises the essence of a tree-canopy sanctuary.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

The classic safari institution of high tea provides just the right fuel for a late afternoon game drive.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Arguably the Delta’s most exquisitely positioned bar, with panoramic views and an unrivalled setting for sundowners.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Brunch is all about light and appetising bites.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

The dining area's setting amplifies Tubu Tree's stunning bush surrounds.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Guests may expect a modern and health-conscious dining experience, featuring a diverse array of dishes to delight every palate.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Every aspect of Tubu Tree's design is intended to showcase Hunda Island's amazing wildlife.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Gentle giraffes are eternally popular sightings on safari.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Community encounters leave guests with much more than just a beautiful basket memento of their visit.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

The pool is the ideal spot to while away siesta time in the heat of the day.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Consistently rewarding game viewing on Hunda Island.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Table for two - and the best seats in the house.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Hunda Island is famed for predator sightings, especially leopards.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

An ancient culture comes alive.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

Amber-eyed young lions at rest.
Wilderness Tubu Tree

There is no shortage of food - or fun - for the lions of Hunda Island.

Highlights

The ideal destination for thrilling leopard, wild dog and hyena sightings.
Tucked on Hunda Island with sweeping views over the game rich floodplains dotted with water-loving wildlife on one side, and instant access to game viewing on the other.
Experience a spectacular night out sleeping under a blanket of stars at our Star Bed in the wild.

Destination: Ideally situated on the western edge of Hunda Island, Wilderness Tubu Tree is home to great concentrations of wildlife, delivering spectacular game viewing on drives, guided walks and on water adventures. This combination of activities ensures time spent at Wilderness Tubu Tree is the complete Delta experience.

Experience: Truly one of Earth’s ultimate, untamed places, Wilderness Tubu Tree is the ideal setting for exhilarating wildlife encounters. Renowned for its predator sightings, from exciting day and night game drives look out for solitary leopards on the prowl, and wild dogs and hyenas. On a traditional dugout canoe, or mokoro, explore the Delta channels here – alive with scores of brilliant birds, tiny reed frogs and mud-caked hippos. Catch-and-release fishing and boating complete the safari experiences at Tubu Tree.

Purpose: In our quest to conserve and protect the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations, we are intimately involved in projects that support sustainable conservation, specifically curbing poaching and overfishing.

Wildlife: A wildlife wonderland, guests can look forward to remarkable sightings here on Hunda Island, the largest dryland area in this iconic wetland. Look out for elephant, Burchell’s zebra, red lechwe, southern giraffe, tsessebe and blue wildebeest in the floodplains. Kudu, impala, bushbuck, and leopard are usually seen in the forested areas. A beautiful variety of birdlife can also be seen. Dryland species can be spotted on the larger islands, and a multitude of wetland birds can be seen in the floodplains and waterways.

Wilderness Tubu Tree: As its name indicates, this eight-tented traditional-style camp is set into a tree canopy on elevated wooden walkways, with uninterrupted views over the surrounding floodplains. The family unit has two adjoining tents, separate bathrooms and a shared lounge. The main area, set around a majestic anthill, features finishes like light oak, live-edge wood, rattan, and thatch, bringing wilderness elements indoors. By day, the pool deck invites quiet contemplation of the panoramic view, while the Tubu Star Bed offers a romantic night under the magnificent African sky.

Wilderness Tubu Tree

Features

Rooms

Standard Twin/Double Tent(s) (7 rooms)

Family Accommodation (1 room)