In the shade of large mangosteen, ebony and fig trees
Little Mombo Camp is an extension of Mombo Camp, sharing the same location of Mombo Island, adjoining the northern tip of Chief's Island.
Location
Hidden away on the northern tip of Chief’s Island in the Moremi Game Reserve, Little Mombo brings one of Africa’s richest game-viewing experiences right on your doorstep. You’re deep in the Okavango Delta here, surrounded by floodplains and ancient trees.
Rooms
With just four beautifully designed tented suites, Little Mombo has an intimate, deeply personal atmosphere. Each suite is set on raised wooden decks and features a spacious bedroom, a lounge area, indoor and outdoor showers, and a shaded veranda with sweeping views. Guests love the sense of quiet and comfort. There’s something magical about waking up to the soft rustle of the Delta just beyond your canvas walls.
Amenities
You’ll find the main lounge and dining area open and elegant, with views stretching out over the floodplain. There’s a well-stocked library and even a small gym if you feel like a workout between game drives.
The plunge pool offers a cool, tranquil space to relax during the heat of the day.
Meals are thoughtful and beautifully prepared, served either under cover or out beneath the stars, depending on the mood and the weather.
Activities
You’ll head out on twice-daily game drives with expert guides, exploring the surrounding wilderness in open 4x4s. This is big predator country, with excellent chances to spot lion, leopard, and even rhino. Guests love the quiet hides nearby, perfect for photographers and those who like to linger in nature. Birdlife here is also exceptional, especially during the summer months.
Sustainability
At Little Mombo, you're part of something truly special - a commitment to conservation that reaches far beyond your visit. Operated by Wilderness, the camp sits within one of Botswana’s largest conservation portfolios, protecting over 2.3 million hectares of pristine wilderness. Guests directly support projects under their “Educate, Empower, Protect” framework, such as Children in the Wilderness, which offers environmental education and scholarships to over 2,100 schoolchildren in Botswana.
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When to go to Botswana
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January
January is the heart of the wet season, with heavy downpours usually in the late afternoons, which is a great excuse to watch the storm from the luxury of your camp or lodge. Much of the wildlife is still there it may just take a little longer to find as its more dispersed due to the surrounding surface water. This time of year is hot, and aside from the rainshowers it's sunny. This is the best time to see the Zebra and Wildebeest migration as well as large flocks of flamingos down in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Rates are lower during the wet season.
February
February is also one of the warmer months, and is defined by both sunshine and heavy storms, which making it another great time for photography. It's now that the Central Kalahari begins waking up, with herds of game coming to graze the lush grassland. Again the peak migration should be in the Makgadikgadi now with large herds of wildebeest and zebra in the area. Game viewing is still great in many areas of the Okavango Delta with many of the dried camps on the western side top choice.
March
The wet season slowly comes to an end, leaving hot, drier days. There is still some rain, but only for short periods during the afternoon. Enjoy the green scenery and the lower accommodation rates. Towards the end of March the wildlife in the Central Kalahari really begins to pick up as large numbers of plains game head in the pans and Valleys. This is a great time of year to combine the Central Kalahari and Okavango Delta.
April
April is a fine month to visit Botswana, as the nights become cooler and sleeping is easier. Breeding season is underway for plains game, so keep an eye out for the clashing males attempting to woo the females out on the savannahs. Along with the breeding season comes more predator activity as the young animals are easy pickings. This is peak game viewing time in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve making it an integral part of any itinerary.
May
With the rainy season at an end, the temperature falls, making bush excursions more pleasant. Nights can be a little chilly, so you'll probably need an extra layer if you're heading out on an evening game drive. Skies become clearer and there are fewer mosquitoes. This is one of our favourite months to travel and also marks the final month before the peak season rates kick in in most camps.
June
June is the middle of winter in Botswana, and is one of the best times to visit the country. Days are pleasantly warm, and nights are spent tucked up cosily in your camp or lodge. Wildlife becomes concentrated around waterholes making it easier to spot. This is a great time to visit the Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chobe.
July
With warm sunny days, and cool nights, July is the perfect time to be in Botswana. Although this is the dry season, it's a great time to enjoy a traditional mokoro canoe trip as floodwaters begin to rise in the Okavango Delta, flowing down from the highlands of Angola.
August
The temperature begins to rise again in August, but it's still a superb time for game viewing, and the Makgadikgadi Pans are now accessible through until October. Water is now scarce in many of the parks, making game viewing easy. It's a good time to visit Savute and Linyanti.
September
Days in September are hot with sunny blue skies, and the nights are no longer cold. It does get quite dusty out in the bush thanks to many months without rain, and game viewing is excellent as predators and prey alike hunt to find water.
October
October is warmer, and safari activities take place during early mornings and late afternoons to avoid the worst of the heat. This is one of the final month before the rains come and the ground is at its driest making for exceptional game viewing. If you don’t mind hot days this is one of the peak game viewing months
November
November remains hot, but the rains return mid-month, bringing the plains and forests back to life. If you want to see young animals being born, and lots of predator action, this is the month to come. With rates dropping in November and the rains often falling later on in the month the first 2 weeks of November are a very popular time to travel. It also ties in nicely with great weather in Cape Town and the garden route.
December
The rainy season is now in full swing with often short heavy down pours int he evening, days are still mostly sunny. landscapes are lush and there is plenty of wildlife activity as the newborns flourish.
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