Vumbura Plains

$1,903 - $3,945

per person sharing

Overview of Vumbura Plains

Botswana, Okavango Delta

Bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the north of the Okavango Delta, this lavish safari camp is shaded by a thick canopy of trees and raised on wooden platforms, offering splendid views of the lush Delta terrain. Guests at either of the two 7-roomed satellite camps can enjoy land- and water-based activities in an unfenced private concession. Vumbura North Camp is slightly more geared towards families or groups travelling together, while Vumbura South Camp is suited to couples on honeymoon.

Birders will delight in being able spot slaty egrets, wattled cranes and the elusive Pel's fishing owl while game lovers will enjoy being able to tick off their lists and photograph their favourites (all 4x4s are equipped with convenient bean bags for you to steady your camera). Vumbura Plains has two motorboats –each seating six – and half-a-dozen mekoro for excursions onto the flooded plains. Or take nature walks with a knowledgeable guide and try your hand at superb catch-and-release fishing.

As an eco-retreat, the emphasis at Vumbura Plains is on ensuring the most relaxing possible holiday within a magnificent stretch of wilderness. Even the walls of your enormous private shower are constructed from floor-to-ceiling glass to allow you tranquil views of herds of grazing impala or passing zebras.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences
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6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$1,903

1 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$2,285

1 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$2,890

1 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$3,945

1 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$2,285

20 Dec 2026 - 5 Jan 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$3,945
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Private concession in Okavango Delta
  • Game drives, walking & water safaris
  • Superb predator sightings
  • Spacious contemporary suites with private plunge pools
  • Helicopter flights
  • Hot air balloon rides April to September
  • Bush Buddy programme for young guests on request

Bird watching

Boat excursions

Bush dining

Fishing

Game drives

Guided walks

High tea on offer

Mokoro trails

Night drives

Photographic safaris

Private game-drives

Specialist guides

Star gazing

Sunset cruises

Rooms at Vumbura Plains

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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  • An outdoor shower with a view.

Standard Tent

Covered with a thatch roof, Vumbura’s sophisticated tents are open on three sides and crafted from canvas, glass and wood. Minimalist in their contemporary design, each en-suite tent is built on a raised platform affording guests splendid views of the plains below. Tents comprise a bedroom and an adjoining sunken lounge leading onto an expansive deck. The extensive deck area boasts an outdoor lounge and dining area as well as a plunge pool and hot shower overlooking the plains and water channels.

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Family Tent

Vumbura Plains' family tents provide the perfect combination of space and privacy, with each unit accommodating up to four guests in two en-suite bedrooms. The main bedroom features a generous sunken lounge and both indoor and outdoor showers, while the second bedroom is slightly smaller with its own indoor shower. With separate entrances for added privacy, both rooms open onto a shared outdoor deck with a private plunge pool and a comfortable seating area—ideal for unwinding while taking in the surrounding wilderness. One of the two family tents inter-lead via a semi-outdoor lounge which can close up in the evening – perfect for families with younger children.

General Facilities

The camp boasts spacious public areas that provide breathtaking views of the plains. The contemporary, open-sided main communal area is shaded by a canopy of trees. Inside, a dining area and bar with glass sliding doors and outside plenty of comfortable sitting areas are to be found. A fire pit is built into the deck, making for a fantastic place to keep warm at night and enjoy a drink. The pool is great for unwinding between meals or activities, whether you want to swim or read a book while lounging around the sapphire water.

Aside from twice-daily game drives, walking safaris with an armed guide as well as boating trips (water-level dependent) in a motorised boat or mokoro are also available.

A beauty and wellness therapist is at hand if you would like to indulge in any massage or spa treatments during your stay.

A specially trained member of the Bush Buddy team can be assigned to guests aged six to 12 or 13 to 17, who will receive an age-appropriate gift on arrival. Their Bush Buddy will lead them in treasure hunts, African games and lessons in cooking in the open, like ‘chicken in the ground’ and pizza-making in termite mounds.

Babysitting service

Bar

Children's club

Laundry service

Solar power

Swimming pool

Dining

Enjoy a cooked breakfast buffet before your morning safari and a substantial brunch on your return from the wilderness. A decadent choice of sweet and savoury snacks is laid out for afternoon tea to be enjoyed before your evening game drive. Dinner is served either under the stars on the deck or inside the communal area. Three-course gourmet meals – including moreish butternut squash lasagne – are accompanied by excellent wines, which your hosts quite happily recommend at your request. Romantic bush dinners can also be arranged.

Expert Opinion

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Bonita Cronje

Bonita Cronje

Africa Safari Expert

The ultimate in luxury, Vumbura Plains offers amazing vista's across the floodplain. Throughout the camp - the furnishings and design offer a contemporary feel with emphasis on relaxation, sophistication and style. Safari with the wow factor.

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Traveller Reviews

  • JR
    Jessica Robertson
    employee

    Vumbura Plains is definitely one of the best concessions and properties I have ever experienced. The landscape is quintessentially Delta with lots of water, open plains, tall established trees and mopane forests in between – ideal habitats for a large variety of animals. Usually green season means fewer sightings, but you don’t have to worry about this at Vumbura – multiple lion sightings, wild dogs hunting, elephants and plains game galore as well as a birding paradise. Boating, mokoro and game drives all year round.

    Facilities, staff, food and guides are all of the highest standard. Really can’t recommend this property enough.

  • AK
    Akila Krish
    traveler

    This is an incredible camp in terms of ambiance and luxury accommodations. The Okavango Delta views from the main areas and our tent were breathtaking; lots of lush greenery and water bodies in the surrounding areas. The bed was heavenly. Decor was classy and artistic throughout the camp and in tent. We shared the vehicle with lovely people (U.K. and Switzerland) and actually went on a chase with two cheetahs and watched them take down an impala on our first game drive! They arranged a beautiful riverside picnic brunch one morning after the game drive; it was truly enjoyable and the best meal we had at Vumbura.

  • SS
    Shandre Steenkamp
    employee

    ‘Vumbura Plains has a modern and sophisticated feel with large rooms overlooking the floodplains. I loved this lodge: the level of service was immaculate and the food was very tasty.’

  • CP
    Catarina Penetra
    traveler

    Vumbura Plains was the best, the top of our holidays, the safari was excellent with a lot of wildlife, the rooms are absolutely amazing and also the common areas and the food. Every detail is though to provide the customer a unique experience.

  • LL
    Lisa Liprini
    employee

    The ultimate in luxury, Vumbura Plains offers amazing vista’s across the floodplain. Throughout the camp – the furnishings and design offer a contemporary feel with emphasis on relaxation, sophistication and style. Safari with the wow factor.

  • DB
    David Brown
    traveler

    Very nice camp with an amazing panorama. Very nice staff, excellent food. Letee, our guide, was more reserved than Moses, but his knowledge of the animals added greatly to our visit there.

JR
Jessica Robertson
employee

Vumbura Plains is definitely one of the best concessions and properties I have ever experienced. The landscape is quintessentially Delta with lots of water, open plains, tall established trees and mopane forests in between – ideal habitats for a large variety of animals. Usually green season means fewer sightings, but you don’t have to worry about this at Vumbura – multiple lion sightings, wild dogs hunting, elephants and plains game galore as well as a birding paradise. Boating, mokoro and game drives all year round.

Facilities, staff, food and guides are all of the highest standard. Really can’t recommend this property enough.

AK
Akila Krish
traveler

This is an incredible camp in terms of ambiance and luxury accommodations. The Okavango Delta views from the main areas and our tent were breathtaking; lots of lush greenery and water bodies in the surrounding areas. The bed was heavenly. Decor was classy and artistic throughout the camp and in tent. We shared the vehicle with lovely people (U.K. and Switzerland) and actually went on a chase with two cheetahs and watched them take down an impala on our first game drive! They arranged a beautiful riverside picnic brunch one morning after the game drive; it was truly enjoyable and the best meal we had at Vumbura.

SS
Shandre Steenkamp
employee

‘Vumbura Plains has a modern and sophisticated feel with large rooms overlooking the floodplains. I loved this lodge: the level of service was immaculate and the food was very tasty.’

CP
Catarina Penetra
traveler

Vumbura Plains was the best, the top of our holidays, the safari was excellent with a lot of wildlife, the rooms are absolutely amazing and also the common areas and the food. Every detail is though to provide the customer a unique experience.

LL
Lisa Liprini
employee

The ultimate in luxury, Vumbura Plains offers amazing vista’s across the floodplain. Throughout the camp – the furnishings and design offer a contemporary feel with emphasis on relaxation, sophistication and style. Safari with the wow factor.