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Vumbura Plains is a luxury camp situated in the northern Okavango Delta, comprising two separate satellite camps, each with its own raised dining, lounge and bar area with a vista across the floodplains. The main area emphasises relaxation, furnished as it is with soft sofas and idiosyncratic objets d’art.

The Vumbura Concession is known for its beauty and intimacy as well as the unparalleled variety it offers for a safari experience, offering both land and water activities providing an excellent all-round experience. Game viewing can be done in open vehicles, mekoro (traditiona dugout canoes) and by boat.

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 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. In addition to game-drives, walks, mokoro’s and boating are available.

NOTE: Ballooning is offered from mid-April to September.

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness The sublime lounge and bar area

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Guest suite with redesigned windows and doors

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness The decorative themes and blue-green colourways of the Okavango are reflected in the large guest suites

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Guest suite windows and doors have been redesigned for uninterrupted views

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Each guest suite has its own private plunge pool overlooking a floodplain

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Vumbura's prime position, set on one of the Delta's main channels, means year-round adventures on land and water

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Serene mokoro excursions reveal the fascinating smaller creatures of the Delta

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness The multitude of wetland and savannah habitats here results in a diverse and constantly changing environment to explore

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Our generous and hospitable staff are the cornerstone of Vumbura Plains’ sublime experience

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness The food is as unforgettable as the camp's setting

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Vumbura Plains epitomises the serene beauty and year-round wildlife diversity of the Okavango Delta

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Numerous dining options are available - all include extraordinary views

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness An artistic map of the Vumbura Private Wilderness Area is a central feature of the dining room

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Game drive across a floodplain

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Handwoven basketry preserves and promotes local heritage and tradition

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Lechwe in their element

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Vumbura Plains' guides are the vital link between our guests and the intricacies of the natural world

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Mokoro excursion

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Semi-aquatic red lechwe are seen all across the Vumbura Plains area

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Private dining al fresco

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Weaving Vumbura's extraordinary conservation and cultural stories into the décor and design brings the local culture alive for our guests

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Light fittings fashioned from traditional fish traps hang over a map of the Okavango Delta’s water flow

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Double-sided map of the Vumbura Plains Private Wilderness Area on a movable screen in the dining area

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Sharing their knowledge is our guides' passion

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Walking in the wild with an experienced guide is thrilling and rewarding

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Choose to explore by helicopter for a fresh new perspective

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness The longest-serving staff member at Wilderness, Head Chef Mma Glo serves her delectable fare

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Vumbura’s scrumptious dining options and menus celebrate delicious local, seasonal ingredients

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Cheers to the end of another perfect day in the Delta

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Floating sundowner bar in a shallow lagoon at Vumbura Plains

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness A suitably dramatic end to an unforgettable day on safari

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Vumbura Plains epitomises the serene beauty and year-round wildlife diversity of its iconic setting within the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site.

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness Treat yourself to a treatment from one of our expert therapists

Wilderness Vumbura Plains Credit: Wilderness An installation of baskets made by talented staff members in the Vumbura Plains' bar

The 14 rooms are split into 2 sister camps each with 7 rooms. These are raised off the ground with a unique contemporary design; the dimensions are square, with extensive use of light, wood and space. Each suite has a large, comfortable bedroom, sunken lounge with cushions, sala, en-suite facilities, an outdoor shower, private deck and plunge pool. Two family suites are also on offer with private decks linking the two separate rooms.

Morning and afternoon game drives are offered in open 4x4 Land Rovers each accommodating a maximum of seven people allowing each guest a 'window' seat.

Children in the Wilderness (CITW) is a non-profit organisation supported by ecotourism company Wilderness Safaris, which aims to facilitate sustainable conservation through leadership development and education of children in Africa.

Insight, care and commitment are required to conserve Africa’s pristine wilderness and wildlife areas. If we are to ensure that these places continue to exist – in this generation and those to come – we need the rural children of Africa to understand the importance of conservation and its relevance in their lives. Hence, our Children in the Wilderness programme: an environmental and life skills educational programme for children, focusing on the next generation of decision-makers; inspiring them to care for their natural heritage and to become the custodians of these areas in the future.

This is achieved in a variety of ways – from hosting Eco-Club programmes at local schools, to running camps at Wilderness Safaris and partner camps, for the children within the rural communities that live on the edges of the wild areas of Africa.

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