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The camp has a plunge pool too. Access into this area is only by aircraft and if the water levels are high in winter, a mokoro trip and / or a boat will transfer guests to camp.
LITTLE VUMBURA FACT SHEET
LOCATION
o Okavango Delta, north side
o Borders Moremi Game Reserve
o In private reserve
PRICING
January - end June - shoulder rates
July - end October - highest prices
November - end December - shoulder rates
ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
4 tents in total consisting of:
3 ¾ twin bedded tents
1 kingsize-bedded honeymoon tent
1 guide tent (same as guest accommodation)
This camp can accommodate 8 guests with tour leader
Tent details:
o Canvas tents, en-suite facilities
o Beds look out over the view
o Verandas
o Entrance to tent through double door
o Bathrooms en-suite under same canvas roof within same tent as bedroom
o Outdoor shower
o Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room
o Fans
o Tents are the same as at Makalolo in Zimbabwe, both bedroom and bathroom have a view, ie they are landscape shaped.
CAMP DESCRIPTION
o Great multi-activity camp with privacy
o Main area encompasses pub, dining room and lounge under canvas on saligna decking
o Reading area overlooking the flood plains
o Plunge Pool
o Slide Projector
GAME VIEWING
Sable, Elephant, Lion, Red Lechwe, Hippo, Buffalo, Tsessebe, Warthog, Crocodile, Leopard, Cheetah, Waterbuck Note: very large Buffalo herds, good Pel's Fishing Owls
ACTIVITIES
Type - 50% Game drives, 50% Water activities (but can change depending on flood levels)
Game Drives:
o Game drives via 2x 10 seater open 4x4 Land Rovers each accommodating a maximum of 7 guests, allowing all guests an outside seat.
o Night Drives
Walking Safaris:
o Walks can be arranged on nearby islands (on request)
Water Activities:
o Water game viewing in mekoros (a traditional dug-out canoe) 4x 2 seater mekoros
o 1 Power boat seating 8 guests
ELECTRICITY & WATER
o Camp has a 220v generator. Electricity is run in the kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
o 12v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs a day. Hairdryers etc cannot work here.
o Video battery can be charged by the generator when guests on game drives. Hence bring spare battery and charging unit.
o Solar heated water for showers etc.
DRINKS POLICY
All local drinks beers, wines and mineral water 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' ie underwear, which are not washed due to local customs.
EXTRAS PAYMENT
Curios and or imported drinks will be billed to the guest and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travellers' cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard. If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)
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
AIR STRIP DETAILS
Located 25 minutes' drive from camp Is licensed for heavier aircraft up to 5700kg, such as King Airs provided that they have flotation gear.
Uses Vumbura's airstrip.
Air strip co-ordinates:
S18.57.13, E022.48.71.
Guests are transferred by boat or mokoro into camp.
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