African project
Duma Tau
Though DumaTau means ‘roar of the lion’, this is a place where the elephant
is king; where the peaceful setting on the Linyanti River affords unparalleled
interaction with the majestic wild elephants and hippo in their riverine habitat,
and where the river and its sweeping views and swerving waterways invite the
concept of the water resort safari.
Elephants congregate in large herds during winter (June to October), while during
the drier months, sable and roan antelope also traverse the lush Linyanti. Several
hides in close vicinity of the camp – including one at the source of the Savuti –
provide excellent photographic opportunities for guests.
In addition to these incredible sightings that can include pangolins, honey
badgers, wild dogs and fish eagles, DumaTau offers activities like fishing,
canoeing, swimming and relaxing at the fire pit located at the end of the private
jetty. All vehicles are open-sided and take a maximum of six passengers –
everyone, then, has ‘the best seat in the house’.
DumaTau runs entirely on solar power and has been built from sustainable
timber sources with water-conscious waste removal to lighten its ecological
impact as much as possible. Guests are also supplied with reusable water bottles
to cut down on the use of plastic bottles.
For LIFE, natural resources and time is seen as finite and precious, and the
necessity for longevity echoes the necessity for the conservation effort through
elegant, subtly sophisticated green and blue design. This lends itself to LIFE’s
commitment to sustainable, conservation-centered, commercially viable
developments, and focuses on community growth and cultural celebration.
DumaTau is LIFE Interiors+Architecture+Creative Direction’s contribution to
authentic eco-tourism. AD
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