Highlights
- Luxurious accommodation
- Strong game, year round
- Prime position
- Private plunge pools
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EnquireVumbura Plains is one of the most luxurious lodges in Africa, situated in the Okavango delta, Botswana. A seriously high property with a number of extra facilities, this is an ideal choice for some big game viewing and incredible private accommodation.
Vumbura is made up of two satellite camps, both eco-friendly and of contemporary design. Each camp has its own dining, bar and lounge areas raised on decking with sweeping views of the Delta. An outdoor area with comfy sofas and blankets is the perfect place to take in the stars or spot some passing wildlife.
The main focus here is vehicle safari. However, thanks to the wide range of habitats the Delta provides, both land and water based activities are offered to guests. Game drives are led twice daily by experienced rangers in open top 4X4’s. African wild dog, lion, leopard and cheetah can all be seen here and the birding is exceptional year round. Guides also lead walking safaris, night safaris, motorboat and canoe safaris (season permitting) which are all great ways to get a closer look at some smaller wildlife. The atmosphere here is very laidback and it is worth noting activities here tend to be less intensive than at some other camps.
14 rooms are equally split between the two camps, with two family rooms available. The rooms are airy and spacious, with floor to ceiling windows providing some impressive views. Every room has a large double bed, secluded lounge area, private plunge pool and indoor and outdoor showers. A modern ensuite bathroom looks out on to an outdoor decking area or ‘sala’. Although Vumbura is slightly larger than most camps in the area, splitting into two makes the accommodation feel much more intimate and you won’t fail to be impressed by the sumptuous rooms.
Children above 12 are welcome at Vumbura and those between 8 and 11 can be accommodated if a private vehicle is booked. There are no specific children’s programmes but staff will do their best to tailor the experience.
Vumbura Plains is one of the best properties in the area providing a luxurious, relaxing experience with plenty of privacy. Albeit with an expensive price tag, its good year- round game can be an ideal way to sidestep high peak season prices and take advantage of an area that can offer a high quality safari throughout the year.
Thank you, Lisa! Our trip was wonderful even with the weather disruption. We loved seeing so many different parts of the country, meeting people and experiencing the culture. The desert was surely a highlight for our boys and the creativity and artisanship of everything from food to crafts were a highlight for me. A special shout out to our guide and driver, they became a special part of our trip and we will forever be grateful for meeting them and learning from them. I cannot believe we had to wait three years for this adventure but it was certainly worth the wait! Thanks for all your help building the itinerary, modifying it and troubleshooting during our stay. Leslie B
Leslie B
reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday
on 01 March 2023
Hi Lisa and everyone at Tourdust,
We've had a wonderful time on our holiday and wanted to pass our appreciation to you. Everything has been expertly planned and executed, allowing us to enjoy the holiday to its fullest. Special appreciation to Muhammed, Ibrahim, and Omar, our Atlas guide, cook, and muleteer, who couldn't have done more for us and were just generally wonderful and hardworking. Riad Hanane is a perfect base in Marrakech to complement the trekking as it's ina less touristy area of the medina, which we appreciated. The staff and accomodation was superb.Thank you again for a trip to remember!
Bob, May, Grace, and Lucas
Robert B
reviewing Marrakech & Mountains Family Trek
on 20 February 2023
Hello Lisa. We came back from our trip two weeks ago now so I am sending this email much later than I wanted to. Nevertheless, what I wanted to say was thank you very much for helping us organise an amazing trip. Our days in Mafia Island to celebrate my 50th birthday were exactly what I wanted them to be: a fantastic time with the family doing activities that we all love and enjoy in a relaxing, unusual, beautiful place full of sun, surrounded by water, wildlife and friendly people. We swam with whale sharks, did a lot of snorkeling, had two picnics on a beautiful sand bank, watched the sunset over the sea, did a bird watching excursion and tried scuba diving.
All merit to you because Pole Pole in Mafia Island was your recommendation. I never heard of Mafia Island before and didn't consider Tanzania to start with. It was an amazing place to stay: friendly, relaxed, beautiful, comfortable, with great food and fantastic service. Thanks not only for finding the place but also for your patience as we prepared the trip and I explored options and decided what I wanted. All went incredibly well (places, transfers, flights) and we had a very memorable time together that we will all remember forever - as we still do the safari trip to South Africa you organised for us 5 years ago.
I cannot wait to plan another trip! I am already thinking about where and when. Hopefully no pandemic will get in the way this time. And I will come to you as my favourite travel agent.
I copy in this message the Tourdust office because I want them to know how good you are and how much I appreciated the different trips you organised for us (including the trip to India for my parents that was cancelled due to Covid). I cannot thank you enough :o)
Kind regards, Carol
Carolina O
reviewing Relaxed Bush & Beach Family Holiday in Tanzania
on 25 November 2022