Vumbura Plains (pronounced Voombera) Camp is a luxury camp situated to the north of Mombo, in the private Likwedi concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, in the extreme north of the Okavango Delta. The Vumbura Reserve offers both land and water activities in a park that has a wonderful variety of habitats and a great diversity of wildlife, in an area close on 60,000ha.

What makes the Vumbura Concession so unique is its position on the extreme north of the Delta. It encompasses a stunning variety of habitats and species, representative of almost every animal in the Okavango spectrum. Situated on a small, secluded island in the same region is Little Vumbura.

The main dining, lounge and pub of Vumbura have been elevated off the ground, and are tucked beneath a canopy of shady, indigenous trees with spectacular views of the immediate floodplains environment.

Also built under shady and cool trees overlooking the vast, attractive floodplain is the accommodation. The complex consists of 2 x 7 room (14 bed) camps linked by raised board walks. Each complex has its own dining, lounge and bar area, although all 28 beds or parts thereof can be utilised for larger parties. All of the luxury rooms are raised off the ground on wooden platforms and walkways connect them to the main living areas.

Each room has a large, very comfortable bedroom, a lounge, and 'sala'. (A comfortable area to lie and relax). The en-suite facilities of a shower and a flush toilet are complemented with an outdoor shower, ideal for a late-night scrub under the stars. The rooms are open on 3 sides, divided only by billowing curtains. Take a dip, day or night in your own private plunge pool.

Vumbura Plains has both the wetland and savannah species of wildlife which is why it possibly the only area in the Okavango where one can see red lechwe (an animal that inhabits the fringes of the waterways) and a sable antelope (an animal that enjoys the dry countryside) on the same game drive. Waterbuck, kudu, wildebeest and tsessebe also roam the open plains and following on not too closely behind are lion, African wild dog, leopard and cheetah. Hippos and crocs share the rivers, along with buffalo and huge herds of elephant, emphasizing the excellent all round wildlife experience in this remote and very private region of Botswana.

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Game Viewing

The main activity at Vumbura Plains is game viewing, traditionally enjoyed on early morning or late afternoon drives. Open 4x4 Land Rovers allow close proximity to animals in the savannah and forested area

Night drives

A safari under the stars is an exciting adventure and your guide can hunt out an array bright, shiny eyes, illuminated by spot-light. Night drives may be restricted for the few months in the middle of each year, especially if there are extremely high flood levels. B

Birding

Ornithology is great with large varieties and quantities and birders enjoy the combination of all the Okavango water 'specials' with acacia and dry woodland species.

Boat trips

Mokoro's and boating give Vumbura's guests the opportunity to enjoy the reserve from a different perspective. The water-borne safaris here offer a different perspective of game viewing, as you cruise through the Delta's lagoons and channels.

Fishing

For those who enjoy angling, Vumbura is one of the Delta's best areas to catch tiger fish, bream and tilapia

Children over the age of 8 years are welcome.