Wild Heart of Botswana

Upon arrival in Maun, you are met by a guide and escorted to your 30-minute flight to Little Vumbura Camp in the Okavango Delta. Spend the rest of your day enjoying the camp at your leisure.

Vumbura is a small, intimate camp, featuring a peaceful island location, abundant game, and varied landscapes. From your smartly-designed suite, enjoy the waving grasses of the flood plains. A plunge pool, a reading area with a view, and a star deck provide countless hours of relaxation and variety. With access to varied, game-rich habitats, this camp is nestled beneath the trees of an ancient island forest. The Vumbura concession is leased from five villages via the Okavango Community Trust, a partnership that ensures that the benefits of ecotourism are shared with rural stockholders.

Days 2 and 3 will be all about exploring one of the world’s rare inland deltas. From game viewing to birding to fishing, there’s something for everyone in this lush, lively ecosystem. You may choose to explore by foot, car, plane, water, and/or even hot air balloon. We recommend taking a traditional mokoro ride (canoe ride) through the channels. Keep a look out for the Sitatunga antelope and Pel’s Fishing Owl, or maybe embark on a Land Rover safari to get a professional hand in spotting wildlife! While at the camp, activities include twice daily scheduled safari or activity, all meals, park fees, laundry, and local drinks.

Depart Little Vumbura Camp for 30-minute flight to Tubu Tree Camp.

Days 4, 5, & 6 will be enjoyed at Tubu Tree Camp. As its name indicates, Tubu is built into the trees, featuring elevated wooden walkways connecting 8 traditional style tents on raised platforms with picturesque views of the surrounding floodplains accessible from a private deck. Each suite has an ensuite bathroom and an indoor and outdoor shower.

At Tubu, experienced, passionate guides are ready to deliver wildlife experiences few other locations can match. Staggering numbers of lion, hyena, leopard, cheetah and wild dog can be seen in the area. Even a stroll along the elevated walkways of the camp is a safari experience in and of itself! Day and night drives and guided walks showcase the varied wildlife and landscapes of the Okavango. While at the camp, activities included twice daily scheduled safari or activity, all meals, park fees, laundry, and local drinks.

Depart Tubu Tree Camp for 30-minute flight to Duma Tau Camp.

Days 7 and 8 will be spent at Duma Tau Camp located in the Linyanti system, part of a series of private game reserves known for its exotic animal species and camp offerings. Here you will see an abundance of wildlife, such as herds of impala, blue wildebeest, giraffe, and, most commonly, elephants. “DumaTau” means “roar of the lion,” but it is likely to be the elephants that make the greatest impression here as this area boasts a higher density of these animals than anywhere else in the world. Day and night game drives, nature walks, and boat tours demonstrate the ever-changing and limitless viewing opportuntiies.

The Linyanti is recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area), so you’ll be happy to know that your camp suite overlooks the lagoon, providing fascinating bird watching opportunities from the comfort of your deck. Duma Tau Camp operates completely on solar energy for hot water, lighting and other energy needs, so you can feel good about minimizing your travel carbon footprint.

Your safari ends today. Consider adding time in Cape Town, Victoria Falls or an additional safari to extend your African experience!