Mombo Camp

Overview

Location: Botswana–>Okavango Delta
Accommodation Type: Lodge
Comfort Level: Luxury

Good For: Couple/Romantic |

Mombo Camp sits on the northern point of Chief’s Island in the wild and watery heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Winner of numerous awards and accolades, this small and exclusive tented camp is famous not only for its apartment-sized suites but also for its superb game viewing which is said to be amongst the best in Africa.

Chief’s Island is the largest area of dry land in the Okavango Delta and as such is packed with wildlife, particularly predators. Game drives are the order of the day here, and although Mombo Camp doesn’t offer mokoro or walking safaris this hardly seems to matter when most guests are treated to up-close sightings of lion, spotted hyena and leopard. After all, the National Geographic documentary “Eye of the Leopard” was filmed here!

Between game drives you’ll find that Mombo Camp is a wonderful place to relax in luxury, surrounded by the tranquillity of the delta. Shaded by ebony and fig trees, this camp makes the most of its surroundings with an open-sided lounge, shaded daybeds and two plunge pools all overlooking a floodplain invariably dotted with game. Opt for a massage on your private deck or visit the small but well equipped outdoor gym to work off any twinges of guilt after all the delicious food.

Since Chief’s Island falls within Moremi Game Reserve, night drives are not allowed so evenings are spent chatting to other guests around the fire, drink in hand, as the sun goes down over the grassy plains. A candlelit dinner is served in the dining room, out on the main deck or in the lantern-lit boma where Mombo Camp hosts a weekly cultural evening with singing, dancing and traditional food served under a sky bright with stars.

Accommodation

Built under large, shady trees, Mombo’s nine spacious en-suite tents are raised two metres from the ground providing excellent views, with a long veranda, a sala and indoor and outdoor showers. a

The camp’s main living, bar and dining areas are under thatch, while the boma adds traditional flavour to delicious dinners under the stars. There are two plunge pools in which to soak and a gym to work off the excellent food.

Wildlife

Mombo Camp has a well-earned reputation for phenomenal predator sightings, making it a top choice for thrilling tooth-and-claw action. This small luxury camp overlooks a floodplain on the northwest point of Chief’s Island, an area of land that is home to large prides of lion, some of which hunt buffalo – the ultimate wildlife battle!

Chief’s Island is also known for its spotted hyena and incredible leopard sightings; you’ve even got a chance of seeing the famous leopard Legedema, the star of Dereck and Beverly Joubert’s documentary “Eye of the Leopard”. A large pack of wild dogs was often seen close to Mombo, however they were chased away by lions although at the time of writing there is still one wild dog named “Solo” who’s teamed up with a pack of jackals. A unique and endearing relationship!

Both black and white rhino have been reintroduced onto Chief’s Island, completing the Big Five. Other common big game sightings include giraffe, blue wildebeest, Burchell’s zebra, numerous elephant and large herds of buffalo grazing the grassy plains. The birdlife too is prolific, and keen birders are sure to add a few more species to their life list including African Jacana, pygmy-geese, goliath heron and migrant waders.

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Children
Mombo Camp can only accommodate children 12 years and older.

Please Note:
Between 11 January 2017 and 30 June 2017, Mombo only will be operational with a total of 8 rooms. Little Mombo is closed over this period