In the heart of the Okavango Delta, Pom Pom camp is another jewel in Botswana’s crown. Here, hippo grunt and frolic in front of camp’s lagoon that is surrounded by miles of reeds.
An 18 – bedded safari camp, built and designed in the style of safari camps of old. Thoughtfully designed, the tents overlook a scenic lagoon and are quietly nestled under grove shady trees. The camp has 9 large walk-in tents, all with en suite showers, flush toilets and although roofless, the bathrooms are enclosed for privacy, security and importantly offer you a truly unique bush adventure. This is a camp for the safari traditionalist.
In the main thatched building you will find a cozy bar, lounge and table settings for imaginative meals prepared by our safari chefs. Our camp staff are proficient at their skills and will give you advice, suggestions and help during your stay. They will also give you a warm welcome at the end of each day. Pom Pom is known as much for its “soul” as for the game and wildlife in the area.
Camaraderie prevails around a camp fire each night as bushlore anecdotes are recounted whilst a gracious meal is prepared and elegant wines uncorked. Over hot coffee and perhaps a fine cognac, you will re-live the day’s events and compare notes on fishing and photography – and of course plan for another day that will be remembered long after your return to civilization
Known for its 'soul' and appeal to safari traditionalists, Pom Pom Camp is an eco-friendly camp located on Pom Pom Island in a private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta and on the head waters of the Xudum river system. The area lies on the western boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve and not only offers superb Okavango scenery but also consistent game viewing all year round. Pom Pom is the real deal for those who live & breath Africa.
Room Types
Luxury Safari Tent
Thoughtfully designed, the tents overlook a scenic lagoon and are quietly nestled under grove shady trees. The camp has 9 large walk-in tents, all with en suite showers, flush toilets and although roofless, the bathrooms are enclosed for privacy, security and importantly offer you a truly unique bush adventure
An 18 – bedded safari camp, built and designed in the style of safari camps of old. Thoughtfully designed, the tents overlook a scenic lagoon and are quietly nestled under grove shady trees. The camp has 9 large walk-in tents, all with en suite showers, flush toilets and although roofless, the bathrooms are enclosed for privacy, security and importantly offer you a truly unique bush adventure. This is a camp for the safari traditionalist.
Property Facilities and aminities
Pool
Free breakfast
Bar / lounge
Airport transportation
Outdoor fireplace
Sun terrace
Laundry service
Ironing service
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
We operate our game drives using a guide and tracker, this adds to the experience on two levels. You have two sets of eyes searching out the action, looking for tracks – this ensures a good chance of sightings, especially predators. In addition, having the tracker out front, concentrating on tracking, means that the guide is more able to talk to clients, keep them informed and answer all their questions, it leads to a more relaxed, convivial game drive atmosphere.
As Pom Pom is in a private concession we have the opportunity to drive off road in search of sightings and also it means we are able to drive at night with spotlights.
Fishing is also offered at Pom Pom for 10 months of the year, but is prohibited in January and February as this is peak breeding season. Basic equipment is supplied, but avid fly-fishers are advised to bring their own equipment.
The mokoro trip is the quintessential delta experience. There is nothing more relaxing than poling along the lagoon and channels with your guide, soaking up the atmosphere and seeing things from a totally different perspective.
There is a boat available to go out for a short sunset cruises, the perfect way to spend an afternoon, meandering the waterways.
It is also possible to do guided walks year round. An area is chosen at the guide's discretion and in keeping with safe distances from large herds of elephant and buffalo. The distance and area for each walk may vary seasonally at the guides’ discretion
Pom Pom, like all Kwando Safaris' camps, is proudly wifi-free and network-free, offering you a pure safari experience
Pom Pom Airstrip is approximately 15 minutes drive to the camp Pom Pom Airstrip is approximately 90 minute's flight on light-aircraft from Kasane, and 20 minute's flight from Maun, provided there are no other stops along the way
We are happy to be able to offer, at an additional cost, a guaranteed heli/mokoro excursion from Pom Pom Camp. This epic adventure combines the thrill of a spectacular helicopter ride above the wilds of the Okavango with the serenity of the Delta’s most iconic activity, a mokoro safari.
Departing at dawn, the trusty pilot from Helicopter Horizons will whisk you across the waking animal world of Botswana's UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a fifteen-minute flight , the chopper lands on the southern fringes of the wetland.
Out here, there's always water and coming down from sky-high beginnngs, you’ll then experience the Okavango Delta in detail accompanied by a poler in Daonara. But first, coffee! Tucked under the pilot seat, a secret flask of coffee reveals itself.
Your Motswana poler will glide the craft gently past waterlily pads, upon which African Jacanas lightly tread. They expertly (and safely) skirt the distant hippo pods, spot Openbill Storks strutting their stuff and if you're lucky, perhaps even seek out an elephant crunching on the river reeds.
Two blissful hours are over in a flash and before you know it, you’re heading back to the helicopter.
Luckily, the fun isn’t over. Now that the sun’s out, animals spread out below in their massive congregations. Keep your eyes peeled for buffalo hoardes, look out for elephant gatherings and seek out Red lechwe as they leap across the serpentine channels. It’s another fifteen-minute flight back to camp, enjoy every second.
