Mombo Camp & Little Mombo
Moremi Game Reserve - Okavango Delta, Botswana
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MOMBO CAMP & LITTLE MOMBO -
MOREMI GAME RESERVE, OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
Hidden from the world within Botswana's Okavango
Delta and situated just off the north-western tip of Chiefs Island is
the secret paradise of Mombo. The "new" Mombo Camp (opened in
2000) is situated deep within the Moremi
Game Reserve on a scenic island about 800 metres from the "old"
Mombo camp. Large concentrations of wildlife occur right in front of the
new camp and can be viewed all day from the main deck or from the privacy
of your luxury room. It is quite possible to see up to twelve different
mammal species from the comfort of your veranda! Giant umbrella thorns
and Ilala palms dot the expansive plains to create a magnificent savannah
landscape alongside the marshes and floodplains of the Okavango
Delta. Mombo and Little Mombo are owned and operated by Wilderness
Safaris
Accommodation 
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The design of the new Mombo
is radically different from the old Mombo while still retaining its tented
charm. The camp has a total of 12 identical guest rooms divided into two
distinct and independent camps. Mombo has 9 rooms and Little Mombo has
3 rooms. Each tented room is raised off the ground offering great views
over the floodplains. The new rooms have a tented camp feel, but are luxuriously
appointed. The bathrooms are en suite, including an indoor shower with
hot and cold running water. There is also an outdoor shower. The main
living area is under thatch and canvas. There are swimming pools at both
camps. Raised walkways link the main camp and dining areas to each of
the rooms. Mombo Camp & Little Mombo have a "kgotla" or
boma for outdoor dining under the stars. For honeymooners, there is a
private lounge with sala and a private dining deck. Complimentary laundry
services are provided.
Little
Mombo For
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Little Mombo offers
a group of travellers the exclusivity of a "private" camp all
to themselves. Little Mombo is connected to the main camp via the raised
walkways which connect all the guest rooms and both camps. Although Little
Mombo has only three rooms, it can be "enlarged" by booking
out rooms from main camp. The rooms at Little Mombo and main camp are
identical and it has its own dining room, kitchen, lounge and swimming
pool. The game drive areas are the same and Little Mombo offers the same
activities and high-standard experience as at main camp.
Activities
Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles
explore the savannah and floodplains where large concentrations of wildlife
and birds abound. Experienced guides will accompany you, ensuring that
early morning and late afternoon excursions are interesting and educational.
When the new Moremi regulations come into place (still pending), night
drives will be allowed. Two new hides have been constructed - one at
the Hippo Pools and the other to the west of camp on a nearby island
(accessible by mokoro). The hides allow guests to relax and view
game
in safely
during the midday "siesta" hours if they choose. The hides have already
produced wonderful game and bird watching opportunities and are another
wonderful game viewing opportunity added to the already incredible Mombo
experience.
Wildlife
As a year-round, exclusive wildlife destination
(especially for predators), Mombo has a record unequalled in Africa.
This area provides
one of the highest quality wildlife viewing opportunities on earth. Elephant,
Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and all the major predators are common
in the region. Mombo has become renowned for its high concentration of
predators including the Wild Dog. The excellent game at Mombo has made
this area Botswana's top wildlife documentary location. National Geographic,
the BBC and many others have filmed here. Birdlife is prolific, with
waterfowl
and waders being particularly common.
Rhino Re-introduction
Program
Early in 2002, Wilderness Safaris (which
operates Mombo and many other camps in Southern Africa) in conjunction
with Botswana's Department of Wildlife and National Parks have begun
the
process of reintroducing White Rhinos in the Moremi Game Reserve on Chiefs
Island (at Mombo camp). Five white rhino's were originally released (in
2000)
and
an additional
ten rhinos were released late in 2002 - all at Mombo Camp. The Rhinos
are doing well and are seen regularly around Mombo and Chief's camps.
Click
the following link to our Safari Updates page
to read more on the Rhino Re-Introduction Program (check especially the
December 2003 update). Mombo has now become "the" destination
for those wishing to view the "Big Five" in Botswana. In
fact, it is not at all uncommon for visitors at Mombo to see all
five of the
"Big Five" (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino) in
a single game drive! It is for this and other similar reasons that Mombo
has become so renowned as one of the top wildlife viewing locations
in all of Africa.
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