Mpala Jena
Zimbabwe
The three tented one-bedroom guest suites and two two-bedroom family suites are nestled in the shade of large Sausage and Jackalberry trees on the banks of the Zambezi River. Each suite has en-suite bathroom facilities, an indoor shower, a separate loo and double basins.
The Zambezi National Park is home to an ever-increasing number of wildlife species, and birding is spectacular all year round. Catch-and-release fishing is a popular activity.
About this area
Victoria Falls is where the Zambezi River drops 100m into a narrow gorge, known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, "The Smoke That Thunders" in the local dialect. The falls sit on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is one of the world's largest waterfalls, with a width of 1,708 m (5,604 ft), offering a rich habitat for several unique species of plants and animals. "Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by Angels in their flight" is the often-quoted note that David Livingstone made when he first saw this breathtaking waterfall.
Victoria Falls is a small town on the southern side of the falls in Zimbabwe, just across the river from the Zambian town of Livingstone; it is a crossroads for travellers who can participate in many adventurous activities while marvelling at the waterfall. These include sightseeing flights over the falls, canoeing, or rafting down the Zambezi on one of the world's most challenging stretches of white water.
Chitabe Lediba Camp
Botswana
Set on elevated decks, five Meru-style tents blend into the surroundings, offering an intimate safari experience. The dining area, lounge and pool provide a lovely vantage over the small ‘lediba’ (a remnant lagoon) for which the camp is named.
The area consists of diverse habitats, including open floodplains, waterways, marshlands, dry acacia and mopane woodlands, riverine forests, and open grasslands. It is home to various species, such as giraffes, buffalo, red lechwe, tsessebe, impala, and elephants. These animals, in turn, support larger predators like lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, cheetahs, and wild dogs.
We love Chitabe Lediba Camp for its game viewing. Wild dogs are often spotted here. While the wildlife numbers are not as high as in the Mara or Serengeti, this is more than compensated for by the time you can spend in an uncrowded wilderness. When you finally find a leopard, you can enjoy watching it in solitude.
Chitabe Lediba provides a classic dry-land delta experience, with consistent wildlife viewing throughout the year.
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.
Little Vumbura
Botswana
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
