Children of 06 years and older are accommodated.
Vumbura Plains North
The Vumbura area comprises 60 000 hectares (150 000 acres) in the northern Okavango Delta that includes a diverse Masaic of habitats, from permanent swamp with small palm islands to seasonally inundated floodplains, acacia woodlands, and extensive mopane and Kalahari appleleaf stands. The area is known for its scenic beauty and diversity of wildlife.
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Reviews5/6
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Vacation Style Adult Group
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Camp Size 16 guests ands 4 kids
All about Vumbura Plains North
The concession is leased from five villages through the Okavango Community Trust in a partnership that ensures that the benefits of ecotourism are shared with our neighbouring rural stakeholders.
The Vumbura area comprises 60 000 hectares (150 000 acres) in the northern Okavango Delta that includes a diverse Masaic of habitats, from permanent swamp with small palm islands to seasonally inundated floodplains, acacia woodlands, and extensive mopane and Kalahari appleleaf stands. The area is known for its scenic beauty and diversity of wildlife
The annually flooded 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.
About the camp
Activities
- Day & night drives in 04 x 10-seater open 4x4 Land Cruisers.
- Private activities available on request
- Water-based activities in 03 x 02-seater mekoro and 01 x 06-seater boat
- Guided nature walks (seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide).
- Birding in an Internationally Recognised IBA – Important Birding Area.
- Fishing on a catch and release basis (fishing is prohibited in Botswana in January and February for fish breeding purposes).
- Wilderness Safaris and Olympus Photo Hub experience. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AT AN ADDITIONAL COST
- Hot air ballooning (weather permitting and operational from 19 April 2020 to 31 August 2020 and 15 April 2023 to 15 September 2023) with guest numbers as a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 06. Transfers to the launch site are done via helicopter flight ONLY, while the return to camp can be either a game drive or scenic helicopter flight at guest’s choice.
- Scenic helicopter flights
Camp Facilities
- Each camp with its own main area, under a wooden roof, encompassing a lounge, dining and bar area on a raised wooden deck and an outdoor sunken lounge with fire deck and stargazing.
- Vumbura North main area has a swing seat.
- Safari Boutique.
- Library.
- Traditional boma for dining under the stars.
- Spotting scope.
- Menu of massage treatments (at an additional cost) - conducted in the privacy of the guest’s tent.
- Each camp with a guest toilets in the main area.
- Vumbura Plains can be sold in conjunction with her sister camp, Little Vumbura. However it is necessary to note that the camp categories differ.
Accomodation
Vumbura Plains comprises two satellite camps, each with its own main area with an expansive vista across the floodplains and furnished with idiosyncratic objets d’art. The 14 rooms, raised off the ground, are unique and contemporary in design, with extensive use of light, wood and space. Each includes a sunken lounge, sala, and plunge pool. Two family suites have private decks linking the two separate rooms
Number of tents
- 08 x units in total comprising:
- 06 x twin-bedded tents each with two extra lengths three quarter beds.
- 02 x family units consisting of two bedrooms each with two extra lengths three quarter beds, in each tent and each with their own en-suite facilities. Main bedroom with private sunken lounge. Main bathroom with a double indoor shower, outdoor shower, double basin vanity and separate toilet. Second bathroom with an indoor shower (no outdoor shower), double basin vanity and separate toilet. Separate entrances, however shared outdoor deck with seating area and shared private plunge pool.
- Mattress converters are available that transforms twin beds into king-size beds. To be arranged prior to arrival.
Tent Descriptions
- Luxury spacious contemporary tented rooms under thatch, on a raised deck. Both camps are connected by with elevated wooden walkways (intermittent sections may be on the ground to allow for animal movement).
- Each tent has the bed situated in the middle of the room offering view out of tent, en-suite facilities with separate toilet, outdoor shower, mosquito net, private plunge pool, indoor sunken lounge area, sala (there is no sala at the family units), tea and coffee making facilities, mini-bar, Olympus equipment (includes a camera and a pair of binoculars), hairdryer, electronic safe and exercise mat and weights (02 x 1 kg and 02 x 2 kg)
- No air-conditioning, however, ceiling and pedestal fans are provided in each tent.
- Complimentary in-tent Wi-Fi.
- Two way emergency radios have been fitted in the rooms and may be used by guests to contact camp management in the event of an emergency only. Said radios are on a closed circuit and inter-room communication is not available.
- Seasonal bathrobes, slippers, liquid soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, room spray, insect repellent, insect spray, mosquito coil, shower caps, vanity kit with cotton tip swabs and cotton wool pads, sewing kit, tissue dispenser, laundry bag and umbrella are supplied in each tent. During winter months hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided
Electricity & Water
Child Policy
For families travelling with children between 06 and 12 years, private activities need to be booked and paid for.
Children between 06 and 16 years must share with an adult/s in the same room.
The minimum age for boating activities (water levels permitting) is 06 years.
The minimum age for mokoro activities (water levels permitting) and walking activities (seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide) is 13 years.
For the hot air ballooning, the minimum age restriction is 07 years and a parent or guardian must accompany any child under 16.
Laundry Facilities
Laundry services are provided on a daily basis (weather permitting) and included on the FI rate basis. A mesh laundry bag is supplied for ‘smalls’ so that guests may place their underwear in this bag which will be machine washed and returned in the mesh bag. Environmentally friendly detergent available in the rooms or can be provided on request. Note that laundry services may be as a result of water shortages.
Gratuities Guidelines
We would like to reiterate that tipping is not compulsory. Please do not feel obliged to do so, tipping should be undertaken only by choice, subject to the service received. In addition, you may wish to add a nominal amount for incidentals, ranging between USD 15.00 to USD 30.00 per day (subject to personal budget choice) – i.e. if additional activities are booked once on your journey, if travel arrangements change for any reason, in acknowledgement of good service received in another area, etc.
Guides and Specialist Guides – We recommend USD 10.00 per guest per day.
Mokoro Paddlers – We recommend that each paddler receive USD 5.00 per guest per day and that camp.
The General Safari Camp Staff – We recommend about USD 10.00 per guest per day for safari camps/lodges. This should be placed in the communal tipping box to be distributed equally amongst all the staff.
Massage Therapists – We recommend about USD 3.00 to USD 5.00 per treatment.
With regards to being hosted by Camp Management and/or Assistant Camp Management, tipping separately for said staff is purely optional and per guests’ discretion.
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Mekoro Floating
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Spa Treatment
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Visitor
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South Camp and Campfire
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Family Unit
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Relaxing at Vumbura Plains
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Basket Weaving at tea
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View from the deck
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Hot air baloo flyig over Vumbura Plains
| Departure Dates Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Including Flights | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,170 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$1,779 |
$3,470 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$3,779 |
$4,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,879 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$1,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$4,779 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$5,779 |
$3,270 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
100% solar powered (solar panels and inverters provide electricity and hot water). A 220V generator is used for emergencies
220V multi-plug adaptor charging facilities for mobile devices. Additional charging facilities (available on request) for the use of sleep apnoea machines (guests to provide own device, spare batteries, charging unit and adaptors).