Rebuilt in 2018, repurposing much of the material, Mombo maintains the traditions and history of the legendary original camp. Constructed of wood and canvas, Mombo sits naturally in a thicket of giant mangosteen and fig trees. Eight spacious suites afford sweeping views over a floodplain teeming with wildlife. Each suite offers a sitting room; separate bedroom and bathroom; indoor and outdoor showers; elegant copper bathtub; and outdoor private sala with a double day bed, sunken couch, plunge pool, and wrap-around veranda, all immersing you deeper into the bush and the wonders of Mombo’s private traversing area.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Delta stretches over two million hectares of floodplains, where sinuous blue channels snake around thousands of palm-fringed islands, where the clear, lily-covered water is pure enough to drink. Located in the Delta’s renowned Moremi Game Reserve in the north-eastern corner of Chief’s Island – once a tribal leader’s hunting ground – Mombo today is a beacon of ecotourism, leaving a light footprint in paradise.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Delta stretches over two million hectares of floodplains, where sinuous blue channels snake around thousands of palm-fringed islands, where the clear, lily-covered water is pure enough to drink. Located in the Delta’s renowned Moremi Game Reserve in the north-eastern corner of Chief’s Island – once a tribal leader’s hunting ground – Mombo today is a beacon of ecotourism, leaving a light footprint in paradise.
Standard Tent(s)
(7 ROOMS)
This camp can accommodate 16 adults and 02 children, subject to concession numbers and/or concession availability.
08 x tents in total comprising:
07 x twin-bedded luxury canvas tents each with two twin beds.
01 x family unit, comprising two luxury canvas tents (both en-suite) sharing an entrance and deck.
Mattress converters are available that transforms twin beds into a double bed. To be arranged prior to arrival.
Plus guide/pilot/tour leader accommodation comprising:
01 x twin-bedded tent with shared en-suite facilities (this is shared with Little Mombo; tent of the same standard as a guest tent).
Family Tent
(1 ROOM)
This camp can accommodate 16 adults and 02 children, subject to concession numbers and/or concession availability.
08 x tents in total comprising:
07 x twin-bedded luxury canvas tents each with two twin beds.
01 x family unit, comprising two luxury canvas tents (both en-suite) sharing an entrance and deck.
Mattress converters are available that transforms twin beds into a double bed. To be arranged prior to arrival.
Plus guide/pilot/tour leader accommodation comprising:
01 x twin-bedded tent with shared en-suite facilities (this is shared with Little Mombo; tent of the same standard as a guest tent).
Tented Camp
Family accommodation
Solar
Private plunge Pool at each room
Gym
Things to do at the Camp
View abundant game
Seeing the high concentrations of plains game and predators – including the big cats – is the order of the day at Mombo.
Workouts in the Wilderness
Get your exercise for the day with unbeatable bush views from our gym or pool.
Rhino Conservation Presentation
Hear the thrilling, ongoing story of our pioneering role in returning rhino to the wilds of Botswana.
Pampering
Enjoy being pampered by one of our expert massage therapists in the comfort of your room or private deck.
Bush Brunch
Experience a delicious, freshly-made brunch enjoyed out in the bush after an action-packed game drive.
Back-of-House Tour
Take a tour behind the scenes to see how we maintain a light footprint at a luxury camp.
Activities at the Camp
Game Drive
SPA Treatments at an extra cost
Helicopter Trips at an extra cost
Photo Hub Olympus camera experiencedependent on camera availability
RATING
Premier Camp
TYPE
Safari Lodge
NO. ROOMS
8
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Abu
Kings's Pool
Vumbura Plains
Revel in sustainable luxury on the palm-studded floodplains of the Okavango Delta, boasting some of the best game viewing on Earth. Thrill to plentiful predator-prey interaction, dominated by big cats, and, with luck – glimpse one of Africa’s rarer species: perhaps a pangolin or honey badger. Connect to our staff and Africa’s heartbeat in a ‘boma evening’ of traditional song and dance. Discover why Mombo, our flagship, is truly ‘the Place of Plenty’ and ‘Mother of all Camps’.
Approximately a 30 minutes flight from Maun airport and a 1 hr 20 mins (approximately) flight from Kasane. The airstrip is located 15 minutes' drive from the camp.
Maun Airport is an international airport serving the town of Maun in the North-West District of Botswana. It is on the north side of the town and is accessible by shuttle bus or taxi. Maun Airport serves as the main gateway to the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve.
Kasane International Airport is an airport serving Kasane, a town in the Chobe District of Botswana. The airport is along the A33 Road, 4 kilometres south of the town and 4 kilometres south of the border with Namibia.
Detailed Itinerary (1) Mombo, Vumbura Plains and King’s Pool
MOMBO
Day 1
You will begin your journey at Mombo – arriving on a charter flight that arrives at the camp’s airstrip. Mombo is situated on the northern tip of Chief’s Island and is known for its spectacular wildlife encounters and high levels of luxury and service. The camp’s luxurious tents overlook a productive plain where plains game are often seen. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal prolific herds of game and predators – earning Mombo its reputation as one of the top wildlife destinations in Africa.
Day 2 & 3
The Mombo Concession is known as the “Place of Plenty”, highlighted by the massive concentrations of plains game and predators that live here. These include all the big cats, of which lion sightings are frequent. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal all sorts of wonders – you never know what you will see next! There is also a hide 20 minutes from camp from which you can view and photograph animals and birds.
VUMBURA PLAINS
Day 4
After your morning activity, and a delicious breakfast, you will fly to the lavish Vumbura Plains Camp – a quick and scenic plane ride from Mombo. Vumbura Plains is situated in the Kwedi Concession in the Okavango Delta – a luxurious and inimitable camp that offers both land and water experiences.
Day 5 & 6
Vumbura Plains lies in an area that is a mix of water and dry land. The wildlife is diverse, so that both land and water activities on vehicles, mekoro and boats deliver on all-round African safari experience. Vumbura is home to a mix of wildlife from water-loving lechwe that reside in the wetland areas to the rare sable antelope found grazing in the dry savannah. All year round predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah can be seen.
KING’S POOL
Day 7
After breakfast a charter flight departs for the Chobe Airstrip located in the private Linyanti Concession, Northern Botswana. Named for Scandinavian royalty, King’s Pool overlooks the handsome oxbow-shaped King’s Pool Lagoon in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve bordering Chobe National Park. The camp’s nine luxurious tents each boast a large bedroom area and lounge leading out onto a veranda with a private plunge pool and thatched sala from which to soak up the gorgeous views and possibly even spot elephant crossing the channel.
Day 8 & 9
Along the Linyanti faultline are varied woodland habitats and ancient floodplains, making the Linyanti an essential component of a Botswana itinerary. These landscapes host abundant wildlife including the world’s highest densities of elephant in the dry winter months. Twice daily game drives and guided bush walks bring you up close to all sorts of wildlife. End your day on the stylish King’s Pool barge – the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the Linyanti.
Day 10
A last morning breakfast and game drive will be followed by a Wilderness Air flight returning you to Maun where you will connect with your onward flight.
Detailed Itinerary (2) Abu and Mombo Camp 7 days
ABU
Day 1
You will be met on arrival at Maun airport for your light aircraft flight to Abu. Abu offers a superb safari experience: luxury accommodation in the heart of a wildlife-rich private reserve, plus the opportunity to learn more about our ground-breaking elephant conservation programme. On game drives and mokoro excursions, you can witness the members of the Abu Herd as they prepare (at their own pace) for release into the wild. The Abu Private Reserve is noted for wildlife including lechwe, zebra, giraffe, tsessebe and roan, plus lion, leopard and hyaena.
Day 2 & 3
Experience the myriad habitats of Botswana’s Okavango Delta on game drives and guided nature walks, and by boat and mokoro. Meet the elephant care experts tasked with preparing the Abu Herd for release into the wild and learn more about the conservation of this keystone species. Optional extra scenic flights offer a new perspective on the Delta, and helicopter excursions to the culturally significant Tsodilo Hills can be arranged (also at an additional cost).
MOMBO
Day 4
A short charter flight will bring guests to “The Place of Plenty”. Situated at the northern tip of Chief’s Island, the largest landmass in the Okavango, Mombo’s elegant design and spacious, luxurious tents complements its magnificent surroundings. This quintessential luxury safari camp looks out on the almost-continuous presence of wildlife, from large herds of plains game to lurking predators.
Day 5 & 6
Presentations or talks on the return of the rhino to Botswana, and our pioneering role in it, are held regularly by one of our available rhino conservation experts. These talks address the current plight of the rhino and how Wilderness Safaris is helping to safeguard these mammals. Morning and afternoon game drives offer guests the opportunity to see these critically endangered species within their natural environment. Experience the Place of Plenty by enjoying all that this special place has to offer. Daily game drives exploring Chief’s Island are the order of the day but there are plenty of things to see and do. A hide situated 20 minutes from the camp is a wonderful spot for photographing birds and animals. For the more active safari goer there’s a gym to make sure you keep up your fitness levels while overlooking the plains! The Mombo Spa is another great place to unwind. Enjoy a massage treatment in the comfort of your room or private deck.
Day 7
A last morning game drive will be followed by a Wilderness Air flight returning you to Maun or Kasane.
Detailed itinerary (3) King’s Pool, Mombo, Vumbura and Little DumaTau Camps 10 days
MOMBO
Day 1
You will begin your journey at Mombo – arriving on a charter flight that arrives at the camp’s airstrip. Mombo is situated on the northern tip of Chief’s Island and is known for its spectacular wildlife encounters and high levels of luxury and service. The camp’s luxurious tents overlook a productive plain where plains game are often seen. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal prolific herds of game and predators – earning Mombo its reputation as one of the top wildlife destinations in Africa.
Day 2 & 3
With many years of experience in photography, our guides will ensure that you are in the best position to photograph your subject during your morning and afternoon game drives. A hide, situated 20 minutes from the camp, is another excellent spot from which to view and photograph animals and birds.
VUMBURA PLAINS
Day 4
After your morning activity, and a delicious breakfast, you will fly to the lavish Vumbura Plains Camp – a quick and scenic plane ride from Mombo. Vumbura Plains is situated in the Kwedi Concession in the Okavango Delta – a luxurious and inimitable camp that offers both land and water experiences.
Day 5 & 6
Vumbura Plains lies in an area that is a mix of water and dry land. The wildlife is diverse, so that both land and water activities on vehicles, mekoro and boats deliver an all-round African safari experience. The camp also offers hot air balloon rides allowing you the chance to see this magical landscape from the air. Make sure you have your camera close at hand for capturing scenes of animals as they move across the landscape below.
KING'S POOL
Day 7
Enjoy a breakfast at Vumbura Plains before a charter flight departs to take you to King’s Pool in the private Linyanti Concession in northern Botswana. Named for Scandinavian royalty, King’s Pool overlooks the handsome oxbow-shaped King’s Pool Lagoon. The camp’s nine luxurious tents each boast a large bedroom area and lounge leading out onto a veranda with a private plunge pool and thatched sala from which to soak up the gorgeous views and possibly even spot elephant crossing the channel.
Day 8 & 9
Along the Linyanti faultline are varied woodland habitats and ancient floodplains, making the Linyanti an essential component of a Botswana itinerary. These landscapes host abundant wildlife including the world’s highest densities of elephant in the dry winter months. Guided bush walks offer a fantastic opportunity to capture eye-level shots of wildlife and the smaller creatures often missed on game drives.
Day 10
A last morning breakfast and game drive will be followed by a Wilderness Air flight returning you to Maun where you will connect with your onward flight.
