Little Vumbura

Vumbura Private Reserve, Okavango Delta

Botswana

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Little Vumbura is situated on a beautiful island in a private concession in the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta.

This is a beautiful six-roomed tented camp shaded by the canopy of an ancient Okavango forest. The dining area and small pool have pretty views over the floodplain.

Ninian has been taking guests to stay at Little Vumbura for many years and it is one of our favourite places in the Delta. The camp is very comfortable and not over the top, but what we really love is the area which is made up of a series of flood plains dotted with forest fringed islands. It can feel like a magical water world. The camp sits on one of these islands and is perfect for water-based activities. It is magical to glide amongst waterlilies when poled along on mekoro canoes. When exploring further motor-boats are great for exploring the main channels and are great platforms for bird watching, game viewing, fishing or sundowners.

Within a short twenty-minute boat ride you can be on a game drive exploring the dry savannah which boasts good wildlife, including herds of Sable antelope.

Wildlife viewing and birding is consistently good all year round.

About This Area

The Okavango Delta was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. It is the world's largest inland Delta. During the flood season, waters push into Botswana from Angola, transforming the Kalahari into a lush oasis teeming with life.

The Delta is home to a wide variety of vegetation, including reed beds, papyrus swamps, and grasslands. These provide habitat for an astonishing array of wildlife, from large mammals like elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards and hippos, to crocodiles, teeny frogs, fish, and numerous bird species. It is a thriving ecosystem adapted to its seasonal fluctuations.

The water experience includes gliding silently through the Delta's channels as you are poled along in "mokoros" or canoes and exhilarating adventures in much faster motor-powered aluminium speedboats. The land experience usually occurs in open Landrovers centering around wildlife with walks in some areas