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Little Vumbura

Little Vumbura Camp is an intimate escape hidden on a picturesque island surrounded by the floodplains and deep, clear channels for which the Okavango Delta is so famed. Mokoro, boating and game drives take advantage of both habitat and wildlife.

 

This camp is also closer to the permanent waters of the big, fast flowing rivers, however game viewing by vehicle is very much one of the highlights. Little Vumbura has six tents under an enormous canopy of ancient Okavango forest with ebony, marula, knob thorn, garcinia and fig being the dominant trees. Attractive palms give the island a wonderful tropical feel and bring the Elephants onto the island, especially towards the end of winter. Each tent is large and roomy and has en suite facilities, as well as an outside shower for those who want to be even closer to nature. The 6 tented rooms are large and comfortably appointed and each have an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, a shower and flush toilet. There is a pool for relaxing by in the quiet of the day. 

 

The main activity is game viewing in wonderful and varied countryside. Open 4x4 Land Rovers allow close proximity to animals in the savannah and forested areas. The Vumbura area is 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. Add in Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Cheetah and Buffalo along with all the plains animals and one has an excellent all-round wildlife experience in a remote and private part of the Okavango.  Birding too is great with large varieties and quantities. Walks, mekoro’s and boating give Vumbura's guests the opportunity to enjoy Africa from a different perspective.

50% game drives; 50% water activities (depending on flood levels)

• Game drives via 3 x 10-seater open 4x4 Land Rovers each accommodating a maximum of 6 or 7 guests, allowing all guests an outside seat.
• Walks can be arranged on nearby islands (on request basis only)
• Mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe) excursions in 4 x 2-seater mokoro
• Fishing with a limited supply of basic equipment is on offer seasonally - catch and release basis
• One power boat seating 8 guests

Night drives are possible nearly all year, but may be restricted for a few months in the middle of each year if there are extremely high flood levels. Walking safaris are a must for anyone who has only experienced Africa from a vehicle - getting close to nature with a knowledgeable guide should not be missed. The mekoro safaris here are also excellent as well as motor boating through the Delta's lagoons and channels. For those who enjoy fishing, Vumbura is one of the Delta's best areas to catch Tiger Fish, Bream and Tilapia.

 

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