DumaTau Camp

Head out with a guide to search for bird species found across wetlands, woodland and open floodplains. You’ll move slowly through different habitats, stopping often to scan trees, reeds and water edges with binoculars. Your guide helps identify calls, flight patterns and markings, building a clear understanding of each sighting. Depending on the season, you’ll record raptors, kingfishers, bee-eaters or migratory species moving through the area.

The pace allows time to observe behaviour and note details that help with identification. Whether you are building a life list or simply interested in birdlife, the outing adds new species and knowledge to your experience.

Board a helicopter and lift off above the Linyanti region for a different view of the landscape. As you climb, you’ll see rivers, floodplains and woodland spreading across large distances. From this height, you’ll spot elephant herds moving between water sources or animals crossing open ground. The pilot adjusts altitude and direction to follow key features of the terrain while explaining how seasonal floods shape the area.

The flight allows you to understand the scale of the ecosystem and the connections between land, water and wildlife. After circling selected sections, you’ll return to the landing site with a broader perspective of the region.

Travel out on a boat with a guide to fish the waterways of the Linyanti region. You’ll cast into channels and lagoon edges where species such as bream and African pike are commonly found. Your guide explains the best techniques for the conditions and helps position the boat along productive stretches of water. The focus is on catch-and-release fishing, allowing you to land a fish, observe it briefly and return it to the water.

The pace depends on weather and seasonal water levels, with time spent moving between spots. Whether experienced or new to fishing, you’ll gain a practical introduction to angling in northern Botswana.