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Wilderness Vumbura Plains
Okavango Delta, North-West, Botswana · Wilderness · Grand Luxury
Vumbura Plains splits into twin sister camps, North and South, each with seven raised suites over a 60,000-hectare private concession called the Kwedi Reserve in the far northern Okavango Delta. A 2022 refurbishment wove traditional basketry patterns into the guest suites while keeping the camp on 100% solar power. Guests move between game drives on the floodplain and mokoro paddles through papyrus channels, where hunting wild dogs and shy, swamp-dwelling sitatunga antelope share the same waterways.
- 14 rooms
- Opened 2005
About Wilderness Vumbura Plains
- Vumbura Plains operates on land leased through the Okavango Community Trust, a partnership that returns lodge revenue directly to five local villages bordering the concession.
- The camp's suites are built entirely on raised wooden decking above the floodplain, letting guests watch elephants and hippos wade past their private plunge pools.
- Vumbura's papyrus channels shelter the sitatunga, a semi-aquatic antelope so shy and well camouflaged that sightings are considered a rare highlight even by Delta guiding standards.
- Guests can combine game drives, mokoro dugout-canoe paddles, motorboat trips, and catch-and-release fishing for tilapia and catfish all from the same camp, a rare mix in the Delta.
History
Established in 2005, Wilderness Vumbura Plains operates on land leased through a pioneering conservation partnership with the Okavango Community Trust, directly benefiting five local villages (TRUE 5 STARS, Wilderness Destinations). The property, which consists of two separate camps (North and South), underwent a comprehensive refurbishment in 2022 to integrate contemporary design with traditional basketry motifs and enhanced sustainability features (Wilderness Destinations, Global Traveler). Its unique location in the Kwedi Concession provides exclusive access to 60,000 hectares of diverse habitats, ranging from permanent swamp to dry Kalahari woodland.
Amenities
- Private plunge pools and outdoor salas in every suite
- 100% solar-powered energy system and sustainable sewage treatment
- Day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles
- Mokoro (dugout canoe) and motorized boat safaris
- Guided nature walks and catch-and-release fishing
- In-room spa treatments and cultural village visits
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