One often finds that animals take refuge under the rooms, which are up to two metres off the ground
Location: Mombo Camp sits on Mombo Island, at the northern tip of Chief’s Island in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Surrounded by open floodplains within the Moremi Game Reserve, this area is celebrated as the ‘Place of Plenty’ for its remarkable density and diversity of wildlife. The camp rests in the shade of mangosteen, ebony, and fig trees, overlooking sweeping plains where predators and plains game gather in abundance. Elevated walkways link each area, allowing animals to move freely below while guests take in uninterrupted views of this extraordinary wilderness.
Rooms: There are nine luxurious canvas tents, all raised up to two metres off the ground to ensure safety and remarkable wildlife viewing from the comfort of your room. Animals often seek shade beneath the suites, adding to the sense of immersion in the wild. Each tent features a spacious bedroom, lounge, and en-suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, as well as a private veranda and shaded sala. Thoughtful touches, from elegant furnishings to natural textures, create a sense of understated luxury perfectly in tune with the environment.
Amenities: The camp’s central area includes a stylish lounge, dining space, bar, and swimming pool, all designed to make the most of the panoramic floodplain views. There is also a gym and a small boutique, along with a traditional campfire where guests and guides gather in the evenings. Meals are prepared with conservation in mind, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Mombo’s elevated design ensures every space connects seamlessly with the landscape, from breakfast at sunrise to stargazing after dark.
Activities: Mombo is renowned for offering some of the best year-round big game viewing in Botswana. Morning and afternoon drives reveal dense concentrations of wildlife, including lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, and vast herds of antelope and zebra. Rhino, reintroduced to the area through the Botswana Rhino Reintroduction Programme, can also be seen on occasion. With its natural abundance of prey species, predator sightings are frequent and thrilling. Game viewing from camp or the nearby hide often feels just as rewarding, with wildlife passing within metres of your deck. Helicopter excursions can also be arranged for an unforgettable aerial perspective of the Delta.
Sustainability: Rebuilt in 2018, Mombo Campwas designed to tread lightly while continuing its legacy as Botswana’s flagship conservation camp. The entire property runs on solar power, and the rebuild incorporated repurposed materials to minimise waste. The camp supports a range of conservation initiatives, including a baobab protection project that safeguards and nurtures young trees to ensure their survival for generations to come. Mombo’s partnership with the Wilderness Trust helps fund research, education, and wildlife protection programmes across the Delta, ensuring that this ‘Place of Plenty’ continues to thrive for both animals and people alike.
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