This small, intimate camp embodies all that is best about the Okavango Delta – breathtaking beauty, remote, peaceful island location, abundant game and varied landscapes. Add in the warm hospitality of the people of this region – who are stakeholders in the ecotourism success story of the Okavango – and you have a winning (and beautiful) combination.
With access to varied, game-rich habitats, this six-tented camp nestles beneath the trees of an ancient island forest. A floating jetty connects land with water, and the wildlife experience can include sightings of sable, and African wild dog.
INSIDER'S TIP: Float along a crystal-clear Okavango waterway by mokoro as you scan for reed frogs and waterlilies.
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Wilderness Little VumburaTake a boat trip to explore the beauty of the floodplains, deep waterways, and riverine and island woodlands.
Wilderness Little VumburaSettle down with a book in the main area as you while away siesta time.
Wilderness Little VumburaHeading for sundowners on a boating excursion
Wilderness Little VumburaWater-based activities are a key attraction in this beautiful corner of the Okavango Delta.
Wilderness Little VumburaSpot wallowing hippos from your boat ride.
Wilderness Little VumburaDuring high season the floodplains are inundated, but game drives still deliver at every level.
Wilderness Little VumburaDelightful little bee-eaters are common residents of wetlands.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe magic of a coffee stop on a morning game drive.
Wilderness Little VumburaWaterlilies are a recurring theme on the Vumbura Concession.
Wilderness Little VumburaSurprise tea stop in the bush.
Wilderness Little VumburaOur qualified guides welcome the opportunity to share their bushlore on a walking safari.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe diversity of the Vumbura Concession makes it a photographer's paradise.
Wilderness Little VumburaBrunch is a feast for all the senses.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe dining area showcases Little Vumbura's wonderful wild island setting.
Wilderness Little VumburaMealtimes celebrate delicious local and seasonal ingredients.
Wilderness Little VumburaRound off brunch with an appetising cheese board.
Wilderness Little VumburaSignature dishes use local produce such as ditloo (local black-eyed peas), marula fruits (high in vitamin C and antioxidants) and nutritious nuts.
Wilderness Little VumburaPreparing the dining area for high tea
Wilderness Little VumburaThe main area is configured around its natural surroundings.
Wilderness Little VumburaToasting another spectacular day on safari.
Wilderness Little VumburaEarly morning coffee and a slice of toast cooked over the fire.
Wilderness Little VumburaPre-dinner drinks and a catch-up on the day's adventures.
Wilderness Little VumburaOur highly trained staff will rustle up your cocktail of choice.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe Star Deck is reached by a bridge leading off the dining area.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe magical setting of Little Vumbura's boma.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe traditional singing and dance performances on boma night will have guests on their feet to join in.
Wilderness Little VumburaHappiness is contagious on boma night.
Wilderness Little VumburaView from a tented guest suite.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe wildlife is never much further than arm's length away.
Wilderness Little VumburaTented guest suite interior.
Wilderness Little VumburaEach well-appointed tent, decorated in soft neutral hues with touches of indigo, has a deck with sweeping vistas over the surrounding floodplain.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe spectacular views from a guest tent deck.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe enchanting nighttime setting for the guest tents.
Wilderness Little VumburaWhen the sun sets, the Delta magic comes into its own.
Wilderness Little VumburaThe annually inundated grasslands of the Okavango Delta surrounding the camp are locally referred to as melapo.
A beautiful and intimate camp built on a small tree island beneath the canopy of an ancient Okavango forest. Accessible by boat, Wilderness Little Vumbura is the epitome of island living in the midst of the water wonderland that is the Delta.
Wilderness Little Vumbura’s en-suite tents comprise spacious rooms that lead into a lounge area, featuring large windows that bring the feel of the outdoors in, so that guests can enjoy the beauty of the bush while relaxing in their tents.
There is one spacious family unit which accommodates four guests. There are two rooms, each with their own en-suite facilities, with an inter-leading door connecting the two rooms.
The shared sunken indoor lounge area leads to a shared deck overlooking the surrounding floodplains and wildlife. The intimate nature of the camp remains the perfect choice for exclusive family safaris.
Wilderness Little Vumbura is situated in the Vumbura Private Wilderness Area, known for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife, and a concession which is leased from nearby rural communities. Ecotourism activities here thus help communities benefit from conservation. Morning and afternoon game drives allow you to take in the plains game and predators that inhabit the area in good numbers. Key mammal species may include seasonal herds of elephant and buffalo, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, tsessebe, lechwe, giraffe, lion, leopard, African wild dog, spotted hyaena, and occasionally cheetah.
Walking in the wilderness is a wonderful way of being even closer to nature, observing the smaller creatures and flora you miss when travelling by vehicle. Our expert guides welcome the opportunity to share their bushlore adventures ...
* Seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide.
There is no better way of viewing wildlife, and exploring the crystal clear channels of the Okavango Delta than by traditional mokoro (dugout canoe). Often providing up close and personal sightings of tiny painted reed frogs and glorious waterlilies.
* Water levels permitting, however, usually possible all year round.
A boat ride along the calm waters of the delta is another idyllic form of water wildlife viewing. Sighting pods of hippo and crocodile is common in the waterways.
* Water levels permitting, however, usually possible all year round.
Cast your line, and try your hand at fishing on a catch and release basis. The camp has a limited supply of basic equipment for your use.
* Note that fishing is seasonal as it is prohibited by Botswana law in January and February due to breeding purposes.
The birding at Wilderness Little Vumbura is as varied as it is exceptional all year round. In the summer many migrant species are present, while other specials which are regularly seen include wattled crane, slaty egret, chirping cisticola, fan-tailed widowbird, pink-backed pelican and possibly rosy-throated longclaw for the dedicated birders.
Your Stay
4 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities