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Wilderness Camp Umvuvu Rest Camp (Gau Island)

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Located in Botswana :: Okavango/Moremi
Category: Camping :: Wilderness Camp

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A very small rustic tented camp in the Okavango delta. Umvuvu Camp is situated on the bottom end of the panhandle on Gau island. It is a self catered camp with facilities. They offer camping sites or you can stay in one of their tents with a bed and bedding provided. You can also camp in the bush for up to 4 nights, with a professional guide. Guest can self drive to a parking area and from there they will transport people the 800m by boat to the island no fee is charged for this, just for night watchman at the car park if needed. Traditional meals and cultural dance are arranged on the time of booking only for an extra fee.

Contact
Address :  Gau Island, Okavango/Moremi, Botswana
Postal :  Private Bag 19, Seronga, Ngamiland, Botswana
Contact :  Chris Harbour
Contact 2 :  Mark Harbour
Cell :  +267 72 574 643
Cell2 :  +267 73 724 827
After Hours :  +267 72 574 643
Email :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Good

Time Information
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  07:00-16:00

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Person
Base Currency :  BWP
Minimum Rate :  170.00
Maximum Rate :  170.00
Updated for :  2014
Comments :  Transfer to Island BWP20pp. Traditional meals & cultural dances BWP20. (Rate info Updated Jul-14).
Payment Methods Accepted :  Cash, Foreign Currency
Types of Foreign Currency Accepted :  USD, EURO, ZAR, POUND,

General Information
Languages spoken :  English, Setswana

Facilities
Camping Child Friendly Landing Strip Nearby
Accommodation (Tents)

Camping Facilities
Kitchen Shaded Sites Hot and Cold Showers Flush Toilets Firewood Available
Is water available? :    Unknown
Is water drinkable? :    Unknown

Activities
Game Viewing Guided Walks Fishing Swimming Makoro Trips Bird Watching Photography

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Seronga

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  2X4WD

Guest can self drive to a parking area and from there they will transport people the 800m by boat to the island no fee is charged for this, just for night watchman at the car park if needed.

 Travel Tip!

For bookings over phone: Text messaging is best. Or email.

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