Wilderness Vumbura Plains

AREA & ACTIVITIES

Habitat & Wildlife

The Vumbura private concession is extremely exclusive with some 230 sq. miles of pristine big game territory and waterways to explore. The habitat is a wonderful mix or permanent waterways, seasonal floodplains, mature woodland, scrub bush and open plains. Game drives are very productive with all major predators seen regularly and night drives can be good too with nocturnal creatures such as honey badger, leopard, civet, serval, genet and porcupine often encountered. The area is also a good place to see the rare and beautiful Sable antelope – a particular part of the concession is known for them.

A permanent channel flows through the concession so water activities are available year round, though more extensive exploration of the delta is possible during the flood season from May to August (during this time, game drives often require driving through shallow water in areas close to the permanent water). Birdlife is excellent and varied with woodland, grassland and wetland species all in abundance.

Activities

Wilderness Vumbura Plains offers the full range of Okavango activities, including nature walks, mekoro safaris (dugout canoes), boating trips, fishing and game drives by open four-wheel drive vehicles (by day and night). Helicopter scenic trips and hot air balloon flights (seasonal between April and early October) are available at an additional cost.

Seasons

Wilderness Vumbura Plains is open all year round, though game viewing is best from June through to early November. Water activities are best from May to September when water levels are highest. Fishing is not permitted in Botswana during January and February.

Families

The variety of activities on offer and the high levels of personal service offered by the staff make Wilderness Vumbura Plains an exceptional high end safari and wilderness experience for any family. North Camp is most suitable for families with children who need to sleep close to one another as they have two spacious family units (with extra bedrooms though not internally connected), whilst South Camp is more orientated towards couples only. A complimentary, and optional, Bush Buddy service is offered where children may be paired with a local mentor for the duration of their stay who is experienced in childcare and engaging with children.