VUMBURA PLAINS CAMP FACT SHEET

LOCATION

Okavango Delta, north side
Borders the Moremi Wildlife Reserve
In a private concession

Green Season: December to March
Shoulder Season: April to June and November
High Season: July to October

Children over the age of 8 years are welcome

ACCOMMODATION

Number of tents:

Vumbura Plains Camp is broken down into two smaller camps each comprising twelve beds, as follows:

Vumbura Plains South
5 x twin bedded tents
1 x honeymoon tent

Vumbura Plains North
3 x twin bedded tents
1 x honeymoon tent
2 x family tents

Each camp sleeps 12 guests totalling 24 guests. Combinations can be made using both camps however such as 16 guests in one and 8 in the other to accommodate various sized parties (max 18 guests however accommodated comfortably in the main lounge/dining areas).

Tent details:

Both camps and all 12 tents are on decks and connected by raised walkways
Canvas tents under thatch with en-suite facilities including 2 basins on a vanity
Bed in middle of the room with view out of tent
Entrance into tents through a wooden door
Fans
Indoor & outdoor shower for each room
Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each tent

CAMP DESCRIPTION

Great multi-activity camp
Views of lagoon from tents
Each12-bedded camp has its own main area encompassing open pub, dining room and lounge under canvas (the main areas can each accommodate up to 18 guests)
Slide projector available for lectures
Curio shop
Swimming pool

GAME VIEWING

Elephant are found all year round but peak roughly from May till late Oct. Lion are seen regularly and it is a good area for Leopard and Wild Dogs. Plains game is good year round but peaks in the dry months. Excellent birding especially Carmine Bee-Eaters in summer.

ACTIVITIES

Type—50% Game drives, 50% Water activities (but can change depending on flood levels)
Game drives via 5×10 seater open 4×4 Land Rovers each accommodating a maximum of seven guests, allowing all guests an outside seat.
Night drives
Walking safaris
Mokoro excursions in 6 mekoros (each mokoro seats two guests)
Three boats that seat six comfortably in each

SUGGESTED DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Summer/winter
05h00/06h00 – Wake up call. Light continental breakfast consisting of cereals, tea/coffee/ juices and pastries to be served in the dining area.
05h30/06h30 – Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 10h00.
10h00/11h00 – Brunch will be served, this will consist of a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes. From now until afternoon tea, guests will be at leisure.
16h00/15h00 – Afternoon tea will be served—this will consist of a selection of sweet and savoury snacks.
16h30/15h30 – Depart on afternoon game viewing activity—drinks and snacks will be served for sundowners during the course of the activity.
19h30/19h00 – Return to camp (but could be later if good game sightings).
20h00/19h30 – Pre-dinner drinks and snacks will be served at the pub.
20h30/20h00 – Three course dinner—generally speaking the starter and desert is served, whilst the main course is buffet style.
21h30/21h00 – Coffee and liqueurs will be served at the camp fire.

ELECTRICITY & WATER

Camp has 220v generator powered electricity run in kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
12v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs/day.
Video battery can be charged when guests on game drives. Hence bring spare battery and charging unit.
Solar heated water

DRINKS POLICY

All drinks are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and Premium liqueurs & spirits.

LAUNDRY POLICY

Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of “smalls” i.e. Underwear, which are not washed due to local customs

EXTRA PAYMENT

Curios, imported drinks and tips/gratuities can be billed to the tent number and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travellers’ cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard.
FLYING TIMES
To/from Maun 38 minutes
To/from Kasane 1hr 15 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes but allow additional time for customs and immigration

AIRSTRIP DETAILS

Located 40minutes’ drive from camp. Is licensed for heavier aircraft up to 5700kg, such as King Airs provided that they have flotation gear.
Airstrip co-ordinates: S18.57.24, E022.48.72
Airstrip services Vumbura Plains and Little Vumbura Camps
If water levels are high, guests are either transferred by boat or mokoro to camp.