Wilderness Safaris Vumbura Plains Camp set to reopen after extensive refurbishment

The protected wildlife area that spreads across 60.000 hectares and five villages is a project of the Okavango Community Trust focusing on conservation tourism. Located in the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site in Botswana, Vumbura Plain Camp will reopen for visits in April 2022.

The Managing Director of Wilderness Safaris Botswana, Kim Nixon, commented:

“As one of our flagship camps in our Botswana portfolio, we are delighted to have commenced this extensive refurbishment, and have no doubt that when Vumbura re-opens in April, it will continue to offer our guests a life-changing journey in this remarkable wilderness area – one that offers an immensely rich wilderness experience. Vumbura’s diverse habitats and range of activities – from game drives, walks and mekoro (dugout canoes) to hot-air ballooning from April to September each year, makes this a must-visit destination, one that truly celebrates the best of Botswana’s natural and cultural heritage”.

Vumbura Plains will have a fresh new look centered around local culture, communities, wildlife and habitats in what is meant to be an extraordinary travel experience for all of its guests.

Cate Simpson, Lead Interior Designer and owner of Reflecting Africa, explains:

“It is this core purpose, combined with Vumbura’s beautiful Delta setting that has inspired the design, décor and furnishings for the refurbishment; not only rejuvenating the camp, but weaving these extraordinary conservation and cultural stories into bespoke design pieces that bring the local culture alive for our guests in a tangible way.

We will also customise carpets and shower tiles with a blue and green colour palette to bring the water of the Delta inside. While the new charcoal-coloured mosquito nets and black sanitary ware will give the rooms a more contemporary feel, the refreshed look will still remain relevant to Vumbura’s core essence of place.”

 

Interior room design will pay a tribute to the Okavango Delta, with inspiring elements from nature included in the doors, windows as well as furniture. For this project, the designers have collaborated with installation artist Gina Waldman, known for her extraordinary compositions. The team focused on the bar and lounge areas, where guests will enjoy unique artwork dedicated to the OCT community and local wildlife. All furniture and carpets will also be replaced.

Guests accommodating in the camp will also enjoy locally-produced foods and drinks, as the bar and restaurant will offer a diversity of local menus with ingredients produced in the villages nearby Vumbura Plains, all gathered in a delicious world-class cuisine dish selection.

The total make-over of the site is the result of a partnership with the Okavango Community Trust.

Source: traveldailynews.com