Mombo
Camp is situated on Mombo Island, adjoining the northern tip
of Chief's Island, and is within the Moremi Game Reserve in
the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana. The island is surrounded
by open floodplains and the camp itself is largely built in
and around the shade of some large matgosteen, ebony and fig
trees - overlooking a wonderful floodplain teeming with game.
The
camp has nine luxuriously furnished tents, raised off the
ground. The guests' rooms and connecting walkways that connect
are up to two metres off the ground, allowing game to wander
freely through the camp - but at the same time allowing for
guest safety. One often finds that animals take refuge under
the rooms. The canvas rooms are spacious and well appointed
and have en-suite facilities with an additional outdoor shower
for those who enjoy a shower under the stars.
The
dining room, pub and living area overlook the open plain in
front of the camp and there is a plunge pool for relaxing
in the heat of the day. Activities at Mombo include morning
and afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles.
The
camp offers abundant big game viewing, arguably the best in
Botswana. The highlight is the concentration of plains game
and all the predators - including the big cats. Lion sightings
are particularly good. Guests could also see Leopard, large
herds of Buffalo, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Elephant, White and Black
Rhino, Hyena, Giraffe, Wildebeest and Zebra.
Access
into this area is only by aircraft.
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& photos courtesy of Wilderness
Safaris
