Okavango Delta, Botswana
Wilderness Little Vumbura
A stunning island in one of the Delta's private concessions
Set within the swishing grasses and leafy jungle of the Okavango Delta, Little Vumbura is classic Botswana at its best. Expect to see elephants roaming on the outskirts of the camp, snacking on the fruits that drop from nearby mangosteen trees, and bring your binoculars to spot myriad birds flitting about the channel.
You’ll eat meals crafted by expert chefs, who utilise local ingredients by farmers and producers within the region, and be able to relax by refreshing plunge pool on the reading deck, which overlooks the grassy plains.
Each of the tented suites here offer a private hideaway within the wilderness, with views across the channels and plains beyond the camp, which often teem with wildlife. Animals aren’t the only thing worth watching out for here, though: spend evenings on the secluded star deck for spectacular sightings of stars and constellations in the night’s sky.
Highlights
Local community engagement through the Okavango Community Trust
Plunge pool overlooking the wilderness
Family-friendly suites available
Private safaris and nature walks
Canoeing, fishing and helicopter rides available
The impact of your stay:
- Wilderness, in collaboration with CLAWS, is making strides in stabilising lion populations in the Northern Okavango Delta through the Pride in Our Prides project. This initiative involves providing lion collars that serve as a crucial tool to alert community members when lions approach their villages. These collars are linked to virtual fences, or geofences, automatically activating alerts upon the proximity of a collared lion. This innovative approach significantly reduces lion/livestock mortalities, fostering a harmonious coexistence between communities and wildlife.
- The Wilderness school infrastructure programme is actively enhancing access to education for children residing in rural areas around wildlife protected zones in Botswana. By improving learning environments, this initiative contributes to the educational development of children in these remote regions.
- Having strategically placed camps across the continent, Wilderness has successfully conserved over 2.3 million hectares of land. With ambitious aspirations for the future, they aim to expand this conservation effort to 5 million hectares by 2030. This vision underscores Wilderness’s commitment to preserving natural landscapes on a substantial scale.
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