Mombo Camp

This complete and finely decorated family accommodation is comprised of two luxury canvas tents (both en-suite) that share an entrance and deck. Accommodation is furnished with all the same features present in standard luxury suite.

Amenities Include:

• En-suite bathrooms with flush toilet
• 2 x twin beds (can be converted into double bed)
• Indoor and outdoor showers
• Veranda
• Lounge Area
• Sala
• Plunge pool
• Mosquito nets
• Electronic outlets
• Fan
• Electronic pass-code safe
• Hairdryer
• A small kettle with tea and coffee provided
• Complimentary internet access
• Complimentary laundry service

Each tent is elegantly furnished, complete with en-suite bathroom, a dressing area, indoor and outdoor showers, as well as a bathtub that creates a sense of indulgence. The expanded deck includes a sala and plunge pool. Each spacious suite is suspended on raised decking to maximise the vistas over plains.

Amenities Include:

• En-suite bathrooms with flush toilet
• Twin beds (can be converted into double bed)
• Indoor and outdoor showers
• Veranda
• Lounge area
• Sala
• Plunge pool
• Mosquito nets
• Electronic outlets
• Fan
• Electronic pass-code safe
• Hairdryer
• A small kettle with tea and coffee provided
• Complimentary internet access
• Complimentary laundry service

Feel free to unwind after a days adventure with a range locally sourced and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, all inclusive as standard. Constructed from locally sourced and recyclable materials such a teak and thatch, Mombo Camp bar provides an aesthetic retreat with which to enjoy sundowners with friends.

Should you seek a taste of the authentic Botswanan way of life and first hand experience of local cultures and customs, look no further than Mombo Camp. Embark on a culturally enlightening journey to one of Mombo’s neighbouring villages and be greeted by indigenous peoples. Speak with village elders and meet local children, or perhaps visit the local market stalls, bakeries and churches for an authentic and impactful cultural experience. Creating lasting memories every step of the way.

Take to the skies in this once in a lifetime aerial safari adventure. View the Okavango Delta as you’ve never seen it before with exquisite vistas over the vastness of the Moremi Game Reserve, witnessing elevated sights unattainable via conventional ground based safari.

Witness scores of meandering elephant herds and other large mammals pass beneath you and awe at the remarkable geography that awaits as experienced pilots chauffeur you across the vastness of the delta plains. Scenic Helicopter Flights are accessible via external location and come at extra costs.

What better way to unwind after a day’s adventure than reminiscing on activities with a relaxing massage, available from the comfort of your own private deck or tented accommodation and carried out by a host of licensed massage therapists, rejuvenating you for tomorrows adventure.

Birders flock to Mombo Camp from every corner of the globe, all eager to view the over 450 species of exotic avian life that call Botswana home. Traverse delta lands with experienced and knowledgeable guides who will point out the various indigenous species for you to view. Be sure to bring binoculars, as not to miss some of the rarer bird species such as African fish eagle, wattled crane or African jacana (just to name a few). December to April is the optimum time for birders as migrants fly inland for breeding.

Embark on the quintessential safari adventure of a lifetime in open 4×4 vehicles with experienced guides. Traverse the expansive flat and wetlands of the Okavango delta while viewing meandering elephant herds, prowling lion prides, cheetah, kudu, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippopotamus and many more exotic mammals.

Elephants serve as a keystone species that have a large effect on both the environment and ecosystem in which they live. There exists a disparity in elephant populations throughout Southern Africa, whereas some countries fear ever dwindling populations, others are faced with the contrasting issue of untamed, ever growing numbers of elephants that, in uncontrolled quantities, can cause detrimental effects to the environment.

In the case of Botswana, the latter holds true. Through the hard work and dedication of Abu Herd members – ambassadors of elephant conservation, a total of seven elephants have been successfully reintroduced into the wild, providing valuable data to local researchers and conservationists. Several elephants have remained in the Abu concession, and cause much delight all round when their wanderings bring them close to camp.

Wilderness Safaris take the welfare of elephant herds and those who care for them with the utmost seriousness and resolve. It is considered a great honour to care for these majestic creatures and to work in the presence of them. All safari activities and elephant related experiences are meticulously planned with a heightened consciousness of the needs, requirements and boundaries inherent of such an undertaking.

Elephant herd members hold extensive knowledge with regards to elephant welfare and wellbeing, routinely observing the herds for signs of stress and illness, in which case the appropriate measures are put into place with immediate effect to rectify whatever issue may arise. The wellbeing of elephants sits at the heart of all Wilderness Safaris operations and serves as the foundation on which all efforts have been undertaken.

Wilderness Safaris aim is that if the camps ever needed to be moved they could do so without leaving an imprint on the land. All Wilderness Safari camps are built in the most eco-friendly way possible. To reduce their carbon footprint and to help them become carbon neutral in their operations, they invest in new technologies to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.

Wilderness Safaris partner properties all work under the sustainability ethos of conservation, culture, commerce and community. Pack for a Purpose is one of the community projects that Wilderness Safaris has partnered with, it is “a non-profit organisation that provides travellers with up-to-date information about required supplies for community-based projects.” With no one inhabiting these rural areas of Africa accurate recordings of species could not be undertaken.

Wilderness Safaris are present throughout the whole year which allows them to provide not just financial support but also logistical support to anti-poaching initiatives. Due to their presence wildlife numbers have increased dramatically with elephant, lechwe and puku growing markedly. The emphasis on ecotourism is changing lives “camps and lodges bring employment and training, opportunities for growth and travel, and exposure to another world.”

This is an educational programme created by Wilderness Safaris which aims to educate and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders by teaching them life skills and environmental issues. This programme aims to “create a network of learning sanctuaries that uplifts and cares for our children and conserves the planet.”

Great numbers of children are involved in these programmes – 2,500 children attend rural, school-based clubs per year; more than 300 children per year are granted a scholarship which pays for their education and Wilderness Safaris and their partner destination host annual camps, which more than 500 children attend.

Wilderness Safaris created their own Trust in 2003, this is an independent entity that fund-raises for money to be put into various conservation projects. This engages with projects which can be beyond the scope of the areas in which Wilderness Safaris operate, ensuring that “conservation is a driving force in reaching more people, wildlife and places.”

The Jao Concession and the University of Botswana have created a committee hoping to “encourage better engagement between local communities and the Jao Concession, specifically regarding curbing poaching and overfishing.” A total of 25 different projects are funded by the Trust annually, the past 10 years has seen the Trust finance more than 100 different projects throughout 8 different countries in Africa.

Whilst Wilderness Safaris contributes to these projects logistically, the Trust “is involved financially in the projects, supporting research, habitat management and community upliftment.”

Wilderness Safaris is a strong believer in giving back to local people and communities, proving opportunities for indigenous people to join the sustainable travel industry and imparting invaluable skills to those who seek to make an impact. As such, Mombo Camp employs a host of local people in the construction and maintenance of its facilities.

The opportunities awarded to talented and passionate people are highly sought after throughout the whole of Botswana, and as such, seek to provide long term career opportunities as opposed to jobs. It is the dedicated guides and staff that deliver the quintessential sustainable holiday experience.

Mombo Camp is constructed from primarily recyclable and locally sourced materials where applicable, negating the need to haul lumber and other construction materials long distances from neighbouring towns and villages. Initiatives such as this greatly offsets potential carbon emissions and negates disruption to the surrounding environments and habitats. Accommodations and camp facilities are constructed from degradable and natural materials, as to ecologically fit with the surrounding environment rather than impose upon it.

Mombo Camp, in addition to the closely situated sister camp Little Mombo operates on entirely 100% sustainable solar energy. By utilising the abundance of sun inherent to Northern Botswana, Mombo Camp is able to supply a consistent source of energy that is used to power the camps many facilities, negating the need for diesel powered generators that are detrimental to the surrounding wilderness and environment. Through ecologically friendly initiatives such as this, Mombo Camp serves as a shining example of how to successfully operate within the sustainable tourism industry for all to see.