WILDERNESS Vumbura Plains is a high end lodge located overlooking beautiful wetlands in the heart of the Vumbura concession in the northern Okavango Delta.
Wilderness Vumbura Plains is a wonderful property if you are looking to combine a high level of luxury (and a little pampering and personal service) with fantastic game viewing and a lovely Okavango Delta experience. The Vumbura concession is varied and beautiful, and whilst super for game viewing, it also offers good wetland Okavango experiences with boat cruises, mekoro excursions and fishing all possible. This makes Wilderness Vumbura Plains one of the best lodges from which to enjoy the full range of Okavango habitats and activities. The lodge is expensive, especially in high season, but for guests accepting of the price tag, Vumbura Plains is fantastic lodge in a great area.
ACCOMMODATION
Wilderness Vumbura Plains is divided into two properties, North and South, which are independently operated camps. North Camp caters for 20 guests in eight suites, two of which are family suites with extra sleeping accommodation for children, whilst South Camp…
AREAS & ACTIVITIES
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…
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…
Conservation & community
Wilderness Safaris established the Children in the Wilderness programme (CITW) focusing on the children from villages close to the remote areas in which they operate, educating them in environmental awareness and training them in the life skills…
| Location | Northern Okavango Delta |
| Access | Charter flight, helicopter or shared air transfer into Vumbura airstrip |
| Open | All year |
| Pricing | £££££+ |
| Camp Style | Luxury safari lodge |
| Focus | Big game / Delta experience / Luxury |
| Children | 6 years + |
| Activities | Game drives (day and night) / Mokoro / Boating / Nature walks / Birding / Fishing / Stargazing |
| Vehicles | Open |
| Maximum Guests on Vehicle | 6 |
| Private Vehicle Options | Yes |
| Off-road Driving | Yes |
| Number of Rooms | Vumbura North has 8 suites (including 2 family suites) / Vumbura South has 6 suites |
| Family Accommodation | Vumbura North has 2 two bedroomed family suites / Triples possible |
| Bathroom | Flush toilet / Plumbed basin / Indoor and outdoor plumbed showers |
| Power for charging | In room |
| Lighting | Solar |
| Hairdryer | Provided in room |
| Heating/Cooling | Ceiling fan / Standing fan |
| Room Safe | Yes |
| Laundry Service | Complimentary |
| Communication in room | Radio |
| Wi-Fi | In room |
| Mobile Reception | Yes |
| Swimming | Room plunge pool |
| Wellness | In room massage |
| Dining Style | Private |
| Drinks Included | House drinks |
| Credit Cards | Visa and Mastercard |