Little Vumbura, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Little Vumbura is a beautiful six roomed tented camp situated in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta. The camp has been recently (2007) rebuilt and redesigned.  Guests arrive and depart by boat as the camp is surrounded by water and is close to the permanent waters of the big, fast-flowing rivers. There is therefore a greater focus on water activities than land based game viewing, but both are offered year round, as well as walks for those who are keen. Mokoros (dugout canoes) traverse the flood plains under the guidance of experienced polers.    WILDLIFE  Little Vumbura has both the wetland and savannah species of wildlife - red lechwe, waterbuck, hippos, crocodiles, as well as sable, kudu, wildebeest and tsessebe, which roam the open plains.  On game drives it is common to see more sable than impala.  Herds of buffalo and elephant occur here, along with the predators - lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah.  Guests who enjoy their birding will love the combination of all the Okavango water "specials" with acacia and dry woodland species. FACILITIES The camp's dining room and pub are of timber-under-canvas construction and have been built in and around the existing trees. The reception area has a very welcoming atmosphere and is adorned with well chosen pieces of furniture and African artefacts. There is a plunge pool for relaxing by in the quiet of the day. One of the camp's attractions is the outdoor dining area. Wooden decks have been built on the floodplains and dinners under the stars are a wonderful experience. No. of Bedrooms Little Vumbura has six tented rooms including a two-room family unit, all under an enormous canopy of ancient Okavango forest with ebony, marula, knobthorn, 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. The tented rooms are on low platforms with paths threading through the trees to the publc areas. They are large and comfortably appointed, with an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, a shower, and flush toilet - and an outside shower under the stars.  Activities The camp offers the full house of activities in boats, mekoros, walks, drives and fishing. Game drives are conducted in open 4x4 Land Rovers with experienced guides. 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. The variety of wildlife here is stunning. Guests can go out by boat in the morning and see hippos, crocodiles, red lechwe and all the aquatic wildlife - and then travel out by Land Rover in the afternoon to see elephant, sable and all the dry savannah game. Find Similar Properties