Duke's East

Okavango Delta - Botswana

Maximalist safari style

Duke’s East is the sister camp to Duke’s Camps, and delivers the same panache and maximalist safari style as one would expect from its creator, Ralph Bousfield, of the world famous Jack’s Camp.

With just four opulent guest tents, it is available as an intimate hideaway for independent safari goers, or can be booked as an exclusive-use camp for family and friends to enjoy. The safari tents are pitched on raised wooden decks beneath a canopy of ebony and leadwood trees and are bedecked in the signature vintage safari style of Persian rugs, four-poster beds, brass fittings and leather campaign chairs. Each has a private viewing deck from which to observe the wealth of wildlife as it ambles by.

The main mess area is an elegant Persian tea-tent, brimming with curiosities and old world glamour. Lavish three course meals, complete with crystal glasses and antique silverware, are served around long tables in the communal dining tent, which invites convivial conversation as guests recount tales from the day.

Activities focus around the prolific wildlife of the Delta and include game drives, boating, fly camping and helicopter excursions to the Tsodilo Hills—a fascinating World heritage Site with over 4,500 individual rock paintings. The guiding is famously top notch across the board.

Boasting generations of heritage, an astonishing wealth of wildlife and some of the best guides in Africa, Duke’s East offers unique character in an unfiltered African wilderness.

You will love

  • Eccentric safari style
  • Long heritage & family history
  • Exquisite African wilderness
  • Available on a private basis
Herd of African buffalo moving through tall grass in the wilderness, showcasing the rich wildlife experience available at an exclusive safari camp.
Luxury safari tent with private pool and sun loungers, surrounded by lush greenery, reflecting an intimate hideaway experience in the African wilderness.
Elegant outdoor dining setup in a safari setting, featuring a long table with white tablecloths, surrounded by lanterns and camp chairs, against a stunning sunset sky and lush trees, creating an intimate atmosphere for guests.
Elegant safari dining setup with a long table and chairs in front of opulent guest tents, set beneath a canopy of trees in a serene wilderness setting.
Opulent safari tent interior featuring vintage decor, four-poster bed, Persian rugs, and leather campaign chairs, set in an intimate hideaway among trees.
Opulent safari tent interior with four-poster bed, vintage decor, and private viewing deck overlooking lush wildlife landscape.
Luxurious safari tent interior featuring a four-poster bed, vintage-style furnishings, colourful striped sofas, Persian rugs, and wooden decor, set in the Okavango Delta.
Luxurious safari tent interior featuring vintage decor, four-poster beds, vibrant textiles, and a cozy seating area with a mix of chairs and a coffee table, set in an intimate wilderness setting.
Luxurious safari tent interior featuring vintage decor, Persian rugs, four-poster bed, leather campaign chairs, and a private viewing deck overlooking lush greenery.
Intimate safari tent camp illuminated by lanterns, nestled among ebony and leadwood trees, reflecting vintage safari style with elegant furnishings.
Herd of elephants grazing in lush green wetlands near a river, with a boat in the background, showcasing the exquisite African wilderness experience offered by the luxury safari camp.
Elegant dining area in a vintage safari style with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs, lanterns, and decorative curiosities against a patterned wall, reflecting the opulent atmosphere of an exclusive safari camp.
Aerial view of luxury safari tents nestled among lush greenery and waterways, showcasing an exclusive hideaway for intimate wildlife experiences.

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Jenny Kidd

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Elizabeth Mackintosh

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