Our Review

Vumbura Plains

Sleeps
Resort
Okavango Delta
,
Botswana
Type
Rooms
Cabins
Location
Okavango Delta
Botswana
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Vumbura Plains is located on a private concession in the Okavango Delta, close to the Moremi Game Reserve. Luxurious, eco-friendly and rich with game and both water and land-based activities, it is the perfect luxury escape for the discerning adventurer.

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Vumbura Plains may well be our favourite luxury camp in the Delta. It is expensive however at $3,830 per person per night in peak season (June to October).

Ben Nelson
Founder

Location

Captivating Vumbura Plains lies in the far north of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest inland delta on Earth. Perched on raised decks in the midst of the melapo – the annually inundated grasslands – the camp almost floats over water, radiant blue and pure enough to drink. Nestled under tree canopies and airily open to nature, Vumbura Plains serves up intimate wildlife encounters on the spectacular floodplains, studded with ilala palms and small islands.

Camp

Stretched over 1.8km, Vumbura Plains is made up of two camps, the north and south camp. Each sharing the same view across the concession, from their open-sided lounge area, they are joined by elevated wooden decking with a large 360-degree bar at the centre. It boasts a contemporary balance of wood, glass, and canvas, reflecting the colours of the Delta. Its 14 spacious suites include indoor and outdoor showers, an en-suite bathroom, a private plunge pool, and an outdoor 'sala’ from where you can view the never-ending wildlife parade.

Wildlife

The annually inundated grasslands of the Okavango Delta surrounding Vumbura Plains are locally referred to as 'melapo' and offer good seasonal viewing of elephant, giraffe, impala, sable antelope, kudu, zebra, common waterbuck and reedbuck, tsessebe, wildebeest, red lechwe and Cape buffalo. Hippo and crocodile are common in the waterways. Predators include the African wild dog, several resident prides of lion, as well as leopard, cheetah and African wildcat. Birding is exceptional all year round.

Activities
  • Game drives
  • Night drives
  • Boating trips
  • Mokoro trips
  • Guided walks
  • Fishing
  • Spa treatments
  • Helicopter trips
Purpose

In addition to helping conserve the area, Vumbura Plains is part of the below participation plans.

  • Botswana Lion Genetics study
  • Okavango Community Trust
  • Pack for a Purpose
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