About Mombo Camp
Mombo Camp overlooks a floodplain at the northwestern end of Chief's Island, deep within the Moremi Game Reserve.
It is one of Botswana's flagship safari lodges with a reputation for excellent service, luxury accommodation and exceptional game densities, and a price tag to match.
Ask any experienced guide in northern Botswana about Mombo Camp and you're likely to see a glimmer in their eye and get a response along the lines of 'Wow! Mombo…' The high game densities alone justify visiting this area, and these, coupled with Mombo's high levels of hospitality, luxurious surroundings, great guiding and great food, make for a fantastic camp. We think Mombo is certainly very good and if you want the best of the best on all fronts in Botswana, then Mombo is the place to visit.
Our view
Ask any experienced guide in northern Botswana about Mombo Camp and you're likely to see a glimmer in their eye and get a response along the lines of 'Wow! Mombo…' The high game densities alone justify visiting this area, and these, coupled with Mombo's high levels of hospitality, luxurious surroundings, great guiding and great food, make for a fantastic camp. We think Mombo is certainly very good and if you want the best of the best on all fronts in Botswana, then Mombo is the place to visit.
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Accommodation
9 tented suites
Children
Best for 12+
Open
All year
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Private activities
Traveller reviews of Mombo Camp
12 real, un-edited reviews from Expert Africa's travellers.
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Reedbuck Safari
8 days • 3 locations • 1 country
MAUN AIRPORT TO MAUN AIRPORT
Focussing on the Okavango Delta and combining the crème de la crème of Botswana’s camps – Zarafa, Vumbura Plains and Mombo – this is one of the finest safari experiences in Africa.
Visiting Moremi & Surrounds, Okavango Delta and 1 other area
US$23,410 - US$36,280 per person
Mombo Camp: Our full report
Mombo Camp overlooks a floodplain at the northwestern end of Chief's Island, deep within the Moremi Game Reserve.
It is one of Botswana's flagship safari lodges with a reputation for excellent service, luxury accommodation and exceptional game densities, and a price tag to match.
We were able to stay at the newly built Mombo in September 2018. The main area of Mombo Camp is very large indeed, with a couple of beautifully furnished seating areas and a library with a good selection of reference and fiction. At one end is a well-stocked bar, open throughout the day and where pre-dinner drinks are served. The deck in front of this main area incorporates a alfresco dining area and Pizza oven, where brunch and dinner can be served. A second, covered dining area lies off to one side. Tea and coffee are available here all day. Dividing the bar and main indoor dining areas there is tall double sided fireplace which will come in useful during the winter months.
The main, elevated, pool area is reached via the walkway that links Mombo Camp to its smaller, sister camp: Little Mombo. To one side of the long infinity lap pool, you'll find a small lounge with a 'help yourself' bar. On the opposite side there's a gym, complete with a running machine and some exercise bikes. All afford great views across the floodplain.
All of Mombo's nine tented suites are raised high off the ground. Large and luxurious, these are timber framed with canvas walls, and sliding mesh doors affording great views across the floodplain. A wooden deck stretches along the front of the suite sharing the views, which can be enjoyed from some a comfortable sofa and sala bed – which is also a great place to catch a siesta after an early-morning start.
Inside, each suite is furnished with a very large, very comfortable bed complete with bedside lighting and bedside controls for the ceiling fan, which is set within the mosquito net. Behind the headboard there is a large writing desk with plenty of charging points, others can be found scattered throughout the suite.
As you enter each suite there is a small area for hanging up any coats or hats. Immediately after there is a lounge, incorporating a sofa, arm chair and coffee table A well stocked minibar/fridge offers soft drinks, tea coffee, beers and cider, and an assortment of bar snacks.
The open-plan bathroom boasts his and hers showers and basins, and a toilet housed in a separate cubicle. A sliding mesh door leads out to an open-air shower, which shares those views across the floodplain. Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and soap are all provided. The bathroom is partitions by a large mirror, behind this there is ample storage space for clothes in the form of an open wardrobe.
Mombo's activities focus solely on morning and afternoon 4WD game drives and the guiding, from our experience, is superb. The camp lies in one of the most fertile sections of the Okavango Delta, where the high nutrient content in the soil supports a vast food web which in turn leads to great game densities. Game viewing is from exceptionally comfortable and spacious Landcruisers..
The camp's location within Moremi Game Reserve means that they are restricted by national-park regulations, which prohibit off-roading, night drives and walking. That said, Mombo's private location in the game reserve means that these restrictions are somewhat flexible.
On our last trip to Mombo in September 2018 we spent an afternoon watching one of the resident prides of lion that operate around the camp stalk lechwe on the floodplains. We were also lucky to spend time next to a nearby spotted hyena den watching 5 small cubs play!
On previous trips we have been lucky enough to spend time with a leopard on the prowl; to follow a pride of lions as they stalked a herd of red lechwe, albeit unsuccessfully; and to watch a large pack of hyena at dusk, a surreal and almost spooky experience as the alpha-female began calling in the last light of day.
Although game densities at Mombo are remarkable, and the lion population goes from strength to strength, the pressure on other big predators is increasing as they struggle to compete for the same resources. As a result the number of leopards in the area has decreased. Wild dog were rarely seen, however their presence in the area has gone from strength to strength and have now started making kills inside the camp. In spite of that, the area plays host to a number of notable individuals. One such is the daughter of Legadema, the female leopard made famous by the 2006 National Geographic feature film Eye of the Leopard.
The Mombo concession was also the site of the reintroduction of black and white rhino in the early 2000s. Having been effectively poached out of northern Botswana by the early 1990s, their reintroduction has been a hugely important project, although they remain elusive, sightings are becoming more and more frequent with this area being one of the strongholds.
Because of this area's great game, which has fed into its formidable reputation, Mombo Camp is substantially more costly than almost any other safari camp or lodge in Botswana. It's also very often full (which means you should book well in advance to get space here).
Geographics
- Location
- Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
- Ideal length of stay
- We'd suggest three nights at Mombo – or perhaps four if budget allows.
- Directions
- Mombo is accessible only by light aircraft; the airstrip is roughly 15 minutes away from camp by 4WD vehicle.
- Accessible by
- Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
- Usual board basis
- Full Board & Activities
- Food quality
- The quality of food at Mombo is excellent with top service to match.
A light breakfast, served before the early-morning game drive, consists of an assortment of cereals, freshly baked breads and pastries, yoghurt pots and fresh fruit, accompanied by a hot drink of your choice. We also had the option of making toasted sandwiches with bacon, cheese, onion, mushrooms and tomatoes. These could be had for breakfast or packed as a takeaway in a small box for later on in the morning.
Brunch takes place upon returning from your game drive. On our last visit a selection of tasty individual salads was brought to our table and we were also offered a choice of plated meals. We had a hand chopped Botswana beef burger served with truffle mayo, caramalised onions, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic potato fries.
For afternoon tea, served prior to the afternoon game drive, we enjoyed salmon tarts, mini sausage rolls and mini lemon meringue pies accompanied by fruit smoothies, fresh fruit juice and iced tea.
In the evening, after drinks around the bar and fire, we sat down to dinner. Again there was a good choice of plated dishes from which we chose a lovely starter of calamari. This was followed by one of the best fillets of beef we had had accompanied with dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables. For pudding a large selection of cheese followed. A very good selection of red and white wines was available. - Dining style
- Mixture of group dining and individual tables
- Dining locations
- Indoor and Outdoor Dining
- Further dining info, including room service
- Room service is not available.
- Drinks included
- Bottled water, soft drinks, local beers and spirits and a selection of (usually) South African red and white wines are included. Champagne and imported wines and spirits will cost extra. Mombo’s bar is stocked more comprehensively than most, and they can order in special requests if advance notice is given.
Special interests
- Honeymoons
- Mombo Camp is a superb camp for a Botswana honeymoon. Ideal for a romantic escape, its luxurious tented suites are luxurious and private while excellent game viewing and attentive service make for a memorable safari.
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- Birdwatching
- The fertile soils around Mombo make for nutrient-rich vegetation resulting in excellent birding. With so much game around, vultures abound and birds of prey also find easy pickings whilst the wetter extremities have a different set of species again.
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- Photography holidays
- The game densities, varied birdlife, fertile soils and classic Delta environments make Mombo an excellent place for photographers. Private vehicles are also available (at additional cost) allowing complete flexibility on where and when you want to go.
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- Wildlife safaris
- At the heart of a vast protected area, Mombo is one of the best areas for wildlife safaris in the Okavango Delta, and indeed in Africa. Its animal densities are high and its landscapes are very open, which provides for some world-class game viewing.
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- Wellbeing
- With a lap pool, surprisingly extensive bush gym and a range of spa and massage treatments available both in your room and a treatment room, Mombo Camp is a fantastic spot for some papering on your Botswana safari.
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- Luxury
- Mombo is synonymous with first class service, food, guiding and, in particular, exceptional game densities. Large, sumptuous suites offer a private retreat between safari activities - you might want to pamper yourself with an in-room massage treatment on your luxurious safari.
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Children
- Attitude towards children
- Children of 12 years of age and over are welcome at Mombo. The camp may accept aged 8–12 if a private vehicle is booked but this must be requested in advance. Children under 8 years of age are generally not accepted but this can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Generally recommended for children
- Yes, but only for older children who will be safe on the high walkways – and only for the under-12s if the cost of a private vehicle is no barrier.
- Notes
- Mombo is a very open camp with dangerous wildlife frequently wondering through. The rooms and walkways are raised on stilts and are not suitable for small children.
Our travellers’ wildlife sightings from Mombo Camp
Since mid-2018, many of our travellers who stayed at Mombo Camp have kindly recorded their wildlife sightings and shared them with us. The results are below. Click an animal to see more, and here to see more on our methodology.
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Communications
- Power supply notes
- Mombo has a new solar power pant which powers both mombo and little mombo. This provides 99% of the power however there is a generator as backup.
- Communications
- For all intents and purposes you should consider yourself deep in a pristine wilderness environment and out of contact with the rest of the world. There is no cellphone reception. However, Mombo does now have Wi-Fi in the rooms. In emergencies it is also possible to receive and send messages via the camp’s office.
- TV & radio
- There are no TVs at Mombo
- Water supply
- Borehole
- Water supply notes
- All the chalets have plumbed hot and cold running water for showers as well as flush toilets. Each room is provided with glasses and a flask of filtered drinking water that is replenished daily. Although plastic bottles of water are available, guests are encouraged to top up from the filtered water in the camp’s main area. We don’t recommend that travellers drink from the tap.
Health & safety
- Malarial protection recommended
- Yes
- Medical care
- The nearest doctor is in Maun. All management and guides are first-aid trained and medical evacuation is available in case of emergencies. There is a nurse on call (via radio) 24 hours a day. Please note that it is only possible to fly out of camp during daylight hours as the bush airstrips do not have any lighting at night.
- Dangerous animals
- High Risk
- Security measures
- A guide or manager escorts Mombo’s guests to their suites at night. The raised walkways give added security from wild animals. There is a horn in each tent to attract attention in case of emergency.
- Fire safety
- Fire extinguishers are positioned throughout camp and pre-arranged assembly points are clearly demarcated.
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Private activities
Extras
- Disabled access
- On Request
- Laundry facilities
- A full laundry service is included at Mombo Camp; wherever possible, items will be returned to guests on the same day.
- Money
- No exchange facilities are offered at Mombo. There are small electronic safes in the tents.
- Accepted payment on location
- MasterCard and Visa credit cards are accepted; Diners and Amex are not. No commission is charged on credit-card transactions. Cash payments may be made in pounds sterling, US dollars, euros, South African rand and Botswana pula.
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Excursions from Mombo Camp
Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst you're staying at Mombo Camp. Talk to us: these are usually best arranged before you go.
Helicopter Flight - Botswana
Various: from 30 minutes to half a day.
Low-flying, agile and offering superb views, helicopters are an ideal way to move around the Okavango Delta.You can use them instead of fixed-wing inter-lodge transfers or as an addition to other wildlife watching activities, and of course, helicopters can hover to allow that perfect pic, whereas fixed-wings can’t.
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When to go to Moremi Game Reserve
Our month by month guide: What it's like to visit Mombo Camp in Moremi Game Reserve
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Moremi Game Reserve in January
January is the height of the rainy season in Moremi Game Reserve. Evening showers and occasional thunderstorms cool the air, making temperatures more comfortable than the peak heat of October to December. Wildlife disperses across the landscape, but the Khwai River area still offers good sightings of lions and elephants.
January is also an exceptional time for birdwatching, with migratory species abundant and breeding activity in full swing. The lush greenery creates stunning photographic opportunities, while mokoro excursions allow for tranquil exploration of waterways. Despite the rain, Moremi’s diverse ecosystems, including mopane forests and waterways, offer unique wildlife viewing opportunities. Lower visitor numbers mean better rates at camps and lodges.
- Warm with occasional heavy thunderstorms
- Spectacular birdlife throughout the reserve
- Wildlife dispersed in the floodplains and woodlands
- Good availability in camps and lodges
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in January
Moremi Game Reserve in February
February in Moremi Game Reserve sees the wet season continue, with heavy evening rains and cooling temperatures. The reserve is green and vibrant, alive with insects, smaller animals, and many animals are raising their young. The Xakanaxa Lagoon area is particularly rich in wildlife diversity at this time.
While thicker vegetation makes spotting larger animals more challenging, patient observers may encounter leopards or antelope species. Birdwatching remains a highlight, with over 500 species, including many in colourful breeding plumage. High water levels make boat trips a wonderful way to explore the intricate waterways of the Delta. Visitor numbers are low, offering a more intimate safari experience and better availability at luxury camps.
- Warm temperatures with some thunderstorms
- Abundant birdlife, including breeding species
- Wildlife raising young across the reserve
- Game viewing improving in central areas
- Low visitor numbers and good camp availability
Our view
This is not a great time to visit
Weather in February
Moremi Game Reserve in March
March marks the end of the rainy season, with fewer storms and more sunny days. The landscape remains lush, and wildlife activity increases as animals finish raising their young. This is an ideal time for photography, with the green scenery providing dramatic backdrops.
While thick vegetation can still make wildlife spotting challenging, patient observers may be rewarded with sightings of predators like lions and leopards, especially in the Khwai River area. Birdwatching continues to be exceptional, with many migratory species still present. Water-based activities like boat cruises offer unique perspectives on the delta's wildlife. With fewer visitors, March provides a quieter, more exclusive safari experience in Moremi’s mopane forests to expansive floodplains.
- Variable weather, rains easing off with occasional thunderstorms
- Many animals finishing raising their young
- Excellent birdwatching and photography opportunities
- Few visitors and lower rates in camps
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in March
Moremi Game Reserve in April
April in Moremi Game Reserve typically signals the end of the rainy season, with clearer skies and a vibrant green landscape. Night temperatures begin to drop, particularly in the southern areas of the reserve. Game viewing improves as vegetation starts to thin, making it easier to spot wildlife. This is also an excellent time for boat excursions, offering intimate encounters with aquatic wildlife and bird species.
Birdwatching remains highly rewarding, with many species still nesting or breeding. The Xakanaxa Lagoon area is especially rich in wildlife diversity during this period. With the shoulder season underway, visitors can enjoy better value at top camps. April strikes a wonderful balance of pleasant weather, diverse wildlife sightings, and fewer tourists.
- Cooler evenings with occasional showers
- Lush green landscapes after the rains
- Improved predator-prey interactions
- Quiet period with relatively low rates
- Water levels rising - ideal for boat safaris
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in April
Moremi Game Reserve in May
May is one of the best months to visit Moremi Game Reserve. The annual floodwaters from Angola start to reach the Delta, creating ideal conditions for water-based safaris. Cooler mornings and evenings heighten predator activity, although tall grasses in some areas may still obstruct views.
The Khwai River and Chief’s Island are prime locations for spotting large herds of elephants and buffalo. Birdwatching remains excellent, with over 500 species recorded in the reserve. May is perfect for combining game drives and boat excursions, offering a diverse and rewarding safari experience. Clear, crisp evenings also provide outstanding stargazing opportunities. As shoulder season ends, value-conscious travellers should book early to secure availability at camps and lodges before peak rates apply.
- Cool mornings and evenings with little rain
- Game viewing improves as grasses thin
- Increased predator activity in the reserve
- Final month of shoulder season - rates still reasonable
- Availability becomes limited as demand rises
Our view
A very good time to visit
Weather in May
Moremi Game Reserve in June
June marks the start of the dry season in Moremi Game Reserve. Mornings and evenings are cool, sometimes reaching freezing at night, while daytime temperatures rise to 25-30°C/77-86°F with clear skies. The air clarity is excellent for photography. As surface water diminishes, wildlife starts to congregate around remaining water sources.
Game viewing improves significantly throughout Moremi, but especially in the Khwai River area and around Xakanaxa Lagoon. June is perfect for night drives, which are possible in areas outside the reserve. Birdwatching remains excellent, with many water birds concentrated around permanent water bodies. With peak season approaching, many camps and lodges are becoming much busier and so booking well in advance is wise.
- Warm days, cold nights in Moremi
- Excellent conditions for wildlife photography
- Animals congregating around water sources
- Vegetation thinning, improving visibility
- Peak season starts, rates increase
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in June
Moremi Game Reserve in July
July in Moremi Game Reserve offers cool mornings and evenings, combined with excellent game viewing. The thinning vegetation and concentration of wildlife around water sources make this one of the best months for safari experiences. The Khwai River area and Chief's Island are particularly rewarding, with high chances of spotting big cats and large herds of elephants and buffalo.
Water-based activities like motorboat cruises on the permanent waterways provide unique wildlife viewing perspectives. Birdwatching remains excellent, with large concentrations of water birds. July is ideal for photography, with clear skies and animals gathering at waterholes. Night drives offer opportunities to spot nocturnal species.
- Comfortable days, cold nights in the reserve
- Excellent game viewing as vegetation recedes
- Khwai area becomes busy with visitors
- Private concessions offer exclusive experiences
- Peak season with high rates in most camps
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in July
Moremi Game Reserve in August
August is a popular time to visit Moremi Game Reserve, coinciding with peak safari season. Temperatures are generally cold at night and comfortable during the day, rising towards month-end. Wildlife congregates around remaining water sources, making game viewing exceptional.
The Khwai River area offers excellent predator sightings, though can be very busy with travellers. August is one of the best times to experience the delta floods at their peak, ideal for boating safaris. Birdwatching is rewarding, with large concentrations of water birds. The clear, dry conditions create spectacular sunsets and stargazing opportunities.
- Dry, warm days and cool nights in Moremi
- Fantastic wildlife watching, especially in the Delta
- Okavango flood waters typically at their peak
- Stargazing opportunities on clear nights
- High rates and limited availability in camps
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in August
Moremi Game Reserve in September
September in Moremi Game Reserve sees warming daytime temperatures while nights remain cool. The dry conditions create a hazy atmosphere, resulting in stunning sunsets. Game viewing is excellent, with large numbers of elephants and buffalo congregating in the Khwai River area and around Xakanaxa Lagoon. Predator sightings are frequent, especially around water sources.
September is ideal for walking safaris and night drives, offering unique wildlife encounters outside the borders of the reserve. Birdwatching remains rewarding, with migrant birds beginning to return. Water-based activities provide close encounters with aquatic wildlife whilst the clear night skies offer excellent stargazing opportunities.
- Warmer days, cool nights in the reserve
- Prime month for wildlife viewing in Moremi
- Large elephant herds visible near water
- Hazy conditions create dramatic sunsets
- Peak season rates, many lodges fully booked
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in September
Moremi Game Reserve in October
October is one of the hottest and driest months in Moremi Game Reserve. The lack of water and vegetation results in excellent big-game viewing, particularly around the remaining water sources. Water levels are lower, limiting some water-based activities, but concentrating wildlife for easier viewing.
October is excellent for walking safaris and night drives, both possible outside the park, which provide unique perspectives on the Okavango’s ecosystems. Birdwatching remains rewarding, with many migrant species arriving. The dry, hazy conditions create dramatic landscapes and stunning sunsets, ideal for photography. The most luxury provide comfortable and cool bases for exploring the reserve during this intense wildlife period.
- Hot days, chance of rain late in the month
- Excellent big game viewing opportunities
- Water activities limited as flood waters recede
- Last month of peak season in Moremi camps
- Migratory birds begin to arrive in the reserve
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in October
Moremi Game Reserve in November
November usually marks the end of the dry season in Moremi Game Reserve, with increasing temperatures and humidity often culminating in the first rains. These short, heavy showers bring a flush of green to the landscapes. Wildlife begins to disperse as water becomes more available, but game viewing still remains very good.
November is fantastic for birdwatching, with the arrival of many migrant species. The first rains create spectacular skyscapes and rainbows, offering unique photographic opportunities. Water levels start to rise, gradually improving conditions for mokoro excursions. The prices at luxury camps reduce to shoulder-season levels, offering bargains for value-conscious travellers wanting to balance of wildlife viewing and comfort.
- Hot days, sometimes humid in Moremi
- Increasing likelihood of rain as month progresses
- Wildlife less concentrated but still good viewing
- Arrival of migratory birds enhances birdwatching
- Shoulder season begins, rates become lower
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in November
Moremi Game Reserve in December
December in Moremi Game Reserve sees the continuation of the rainy season, bringing some relief to the high temperatures. While game viewing becomes more challenging as wildlife disperses, great sightings can still be had in key areas. The landscape transforms with lush vegetation, creating beautiful scenery. December is excellent for birdwatching, with migratory birds in full attendance and many species breeding.
The rejuvenated waterways enhance boat safari experiences, offering unique perspectives on the Delta's ecosystem. Afternoon thunderstorms create dramatic skies, perfect for landscape photography. Luxury camps offer lower season rates, providing excellent value for experiencing Moremi's diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes during this vibrant time of year.
- Temperatures cooling from October-November highs
- High chance of rain, usually short heavy storms
- Birds in breeding plumage and often including migrants
- Wildlife more dispersed
- Low-season rates available in most camps
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in December
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