Vumbura Plains is a stylish camp with two separate lodges of seven suites each. The tented suites are on raised wooden platforms beneath a dense canopy of indigenous trees. The décor is light and airy with a Scandinavian touch. Each suite looks out over the watery plains and has a sumptuous bathroom with outdoor shower; a sunken lounge; and a private deck with a plunge pool.

With permanent water and a vast expanse of dry land, the lodge offers the full range of wildlife activities. Take to the water in the silence of a traditional mokoro or nippy delta boat for some spectacular scenery, bird watching and game viewing. On land your ranger will navigate the marshy floodplains in an open game-viewing vehicle. Walking safaris and bird watching provide a serene and intimate encounter with the fascinating African bush.

Vumbura Plains: best of water and land

Wildlife in the area is prolific and with a combination of riverine and savannah woodland habitats the diversity is exceptional: red lechwe, waterbuck, kudu, wildebeest, tsessebe, hippos and crocodiles; the rare and noble sable is common here as are large herds of elephant and buffalo. The reserve is also home to lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena. Bird watching combines the best of both worlds with the Okavango specials and acacia and dry woodland species.