Duba Plains – The Theater of Lions and Floods
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Tucked deep within the remote northern reaches of the Okavango Delta, Duba Plains is Botswana’s iconic wildlife stage—where the battle between lions and buffalo has captivated conservationists, filmmakers, and safari lovers for decades. Isolated by floodplains and seasonal waterways, Duba is not just a safari destination—it’s a cinematic landscape where drama unfolds daily in the golden light of the African sun.
Duba Plains is famed for its resident lion prides—particularly bold, often active during the day, and known for taking down large buffalo in spectacular hunts. But the area is also teeming with life beyond the predators: elephants, lechwe, tsessebe, hippos, crocodiles, and over 300 bird species thrive in its lush, seasonally flooded habitats.
🌿 Why Duba Plains is Unmissable
Offers some of the best predator-prey interactions anywhere in Africa
Located in a private reserve—low tourism density and exclusive experiences
A showcase of successful conservation and eco-tourism, co-managed with local communities
Base of operations for National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert
🛶 Experiences to Expect
Early morning and sunset game drives across floodplains and dry woodland islands
Exceptional photographic opportunities, with wildlife in perfect golden hour light
Traditional mokoro rides when water levels permit
Close-up encounters with elephants, lions, and buffalo herds in dynamic terrain
Stay at the ultra-luxurious Duba Plains Camp, one of the finest eco-lodges in Botswana
📍Travel Notes & Tips
Best accessed via charter flight—Duba is beautifully remote
Visit during dry season (May to October) for easier navigation and high wildlife concentration
Pack binoculars, wide-angle and zoom lenses, and neutral-colored clothing
Nights can be cool—carry warm layers, especially for sunrise drives
Duba Plains is where wild Africa takes center stage, where nature writes its own script, and every sunrise brings a new scene. It’s raw, real, and deeply moving.
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Photo Credit: Afrikatour
