Elephant corridor outpost
Floating walkways lead to a sunken fire pit set directly in Osprey Lagoon, where elephants cross between river channels.
“Elevated walkways link the main camp’s spa, exercise pool, all-day deli, and relaxation decks beneath mature mangosteen trees to sister camp Little DumaTau.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Stilted canvas suites by Luxury Frontiers feature hand-painted mosaic tiles, private plunge pools, and lagoon views.
Remarkable
Attentive staff provide personalized safari hosting, tailored bush dining, and in-suite spot cooling over the beds.
Remarkable
Set between ancient elephant migration paths along Osprey Lagoon, offering open-vehicle game drives and river barge excursions.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, AFAR and Tatler.
Each oversized tent is an exercise in explorer chic… colorful local textiles throughout.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Deep inside the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, vast mopane woodlands and river channels attract large elephant herds and wild dogs.
The rooms
Elevated canvas suites feature wide timber viewing decks, outdoor showers, and spot cooling over the beds for midday heat.
The lap pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The lap pool at Osprey Retreat has in-water loungers and looks straight out across the lagoon.
The spa
Wood-paneled treatment rooms look out into the bush, where therapists offer bodywork between morning and evening game drives.
At the table
Menus highlight regional ingredients like Kalahari truffles, served in the open-air pavilion or aboard the lagoon barge.
The luxury tented camp features eight twin and two family rooms; each spacious en-suite tent situated under a canvas roof, with clear sliding doors and windows with sweeping wide-angled riverfront views.
How it began
Meaning roar of the lion in Setswana, the rebuilt camp sits along ancient migration corridors near the Savute Channel.
Stay here
Wilderness DumaTau
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Linyanti
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The medals
Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.