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OVERVIEW ON VUMBURA PLAINS CAMP IN OKAVANGO DELTA
Vumbura Plains Camp is a luxury camp situated in the northern Okavango Delta, comprising two separate seven-roomed satellite camps (north and south), each with its own raised dining, lounge and bar area tucked beneath a canopy of shady, indigenous trees and with a vista across the floodplains. The main area lays emphasis on relaxation furnished with soft sofas and idiosyncratic objets d’art. The rooms, raised off the ground, are unique in contemporary design; the dimensions are square, with extensive use of light wood and space. Each suite has a large, comfortable bedroom, sunken lounge with cushions, “sala”, en suite facilities, an outdoor shower, private deck and plunge pool. A family suite is also on offer with a private deck linking the two separate rooms. Vumbura Plains offers both land and water activities, principally game viewing in varied habitats on walks, mokoros and boats, providing an excellent all-round experience.
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Location Of Vumbura Plains Camp
Vumbura Plains Camp is situated in the extreme north of the Okavango Delta in what is known locally as the Kwedi Reserve totaling 90 000-hectare. Here the vegetation ranges from open floodplains to dense mopane bushveld – offering spectacular game viewing and birding opportunities all year round. The permanent swamp and island habitats abound with beautiful treed islands of every size, surrounded by permanent waterways created both by the summer rains and the annual winter flood waters of the Okavango Delta. Common trees found around Vumbura Plains Camp are the jackalberry, African mangosteen and the ubiquitous sausage tree, which provide shade food and shelter to a fantastic range of wildlife. Game drives in this region are incredibly productive, arriving guests often sighting their first game on the trip from airstrip to camp. The annually flooded grasslands of the Okavango Delta surrounding Vumbura Plains Camp are locally referred to as ‘melapo’ and offer seasonal viewing of elephant, giraffe, impala, sable antelope, kudu, zebra, common waterbuck and reedbuck, tsessebe, wildebeest, red lechwe and Cape buffalo. Encounters with hippo and crocodile are common in the waterways. Predators include the African Wild Dog, several resident prides of lion, leopard, cheetah and the African wildcat. The birding around Vumbura Plains Camp is as varied as it is exceptional all year round. In the summer many migrant species are present. Pel’s Fishing Owl is regularly seen, with other specials including Wattled Crane, Slaty Egret, Chirping Cisticola, Little Bee-eater, Fan-tailed Widowbird and possibly Rosy-throated Longclaw.
Safari Experience At Vumbura Plains Camp
Elephant are found all year round but peak roughly from May till late Oct. Lion are seen regularly and it is a good area for Leopard and Wild Dogs. Plains game is good year round but peaks in the dry months. Good sightings of Hippo, Crocodile and a chance of seeing Sable. Excellent birding especially Carmine Bee-Eaters in summer.
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Activities At Vumbura Plains Camp
- Type – 50% Game drives, 50% Water activities (but can change depending on flood levels)
- Game drives via 6 x 10 seater open 4 x 4 Land Rovers each accommodating a maximum of seven guests, allowing all guests an outside seat (each vehicle is equipped with a tree book, a bird book, a mammal book, a pair of binoculars and Peaceful Sleep insect repellent in a centre consol on each row of seats).
- The camp has a supply of bean bags for guests to use to steady their camera while on a game activity.
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
- Birding
- Fishing
- Mokoro excursions in 6 mokoros (each mokoro seats two guests)
- Two motor boats that seat six comfortably in each
- Fishing on a catch and release basis (fishing is prohibited in Botswana in January and February for fish breeding purposes). The camp has a small stock of basic rods and reels but fly fishing equipment is to be supplied by guest if required.
Summary For Vumbura Plains Camp
ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
Vumbura Plains Camp comprises two smaller camps each accommodating fourteen guests, as follows:
Vumbura Plains South
- 6 x twin bedded tents
- 1 x double tent
- Custom-made linen enables twin beds to be converted in a king sized bed on request in all tents.
- 1 x twin guide room (not same standard as guest room)
Vumbura Plains North
- 4 x twin bedded tents
- 1 x double tent
- Custom-made linen enables twin beds to be converted in a king sized bed on request in all tents.
- 2 x family tents each accommodating four guests comprising two bedrooms each with own bathroom facilities. The main adult room has a large sunken lounge and spacious showers whilst the second child’s room is smaller and has standard facilities.
- 1 x twin guide room (not same standard as guest room)
Each camp sleeps 14 guests totaling 28 guests. Combinations can be made using both camps however such as 16 guests in one and 12 in the other to accommodate various sized parties( max 18 guests however accommodated comfortably in the main lounge/dining areas).
Tent details:
- Both camps and all 14 tents are on decks and connected by raised walkways
- Large, spacious contemporary style canvas tents under thatch with en-suite facilities including 2 basins on a vanity.
- Bed in middle of the room with view out of tent
- Entrance into tents through a wooden door
- Fans
- Mosquito net
- Plunge pool on each tent deck
- Indoor & outdoor shower for each room
- Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each tent
- Sala at each tent (except the family rooms)
- Safe in each tent
- Mini bar (Engel fridge) in each tent.
- Hairdryer
CAMP DESCRIPTION
- Great multi-activity camp
- Views of lagoon from tents
- Evening fire on the fire deck
- Traditional dinners in the boma
- Each 14 bedded camp has its own main area encompassing open bar, dining room and lounge under canvas (each main area can accommodate up to 18 guests)
- Every room has an exercise mat and weights (2 x 1kg and 2 x 2kg weights)
- Menu of massage treatments (additional charge) – conducted in the privacy of the guest’s tent
- Library
- Fire deck
- Curio shop
Other Notes On Vumbura Plains Camp In Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Children of 6 years and older are accommodated however private activities need to be booked and paid for. The minimum age for boating activities is 6 years, while mokoro and walking activities have a minimum age of 12 years.
- Vumbura Plains Airstrip located 40minutes’ drive from camp.
