|  | Mombo Camp is hidden from the world - an elegant haven situated off Chief's Island in the Okavango Delta, with breathtaking views and large concentrations of wildlife.
- Game drives
- Bush walks
- Campfire dinners
| Large concentrations of wildlife occur right in front of the new camp. It is not impossible 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 Delta.
Mombo prides itself at being a year-round exclusive wildlife destination (especially for predators) and a premier site for photography enthusiasts. Many of the Cheetah photos reproduced in National Geographic's December 1999 issue and the photos of wild dog in the May 1999 issue were taken here. Mombo was rated as one of the top destinations of the 'Ultimate Safari' in the March 1999 issue of Conde Nast Traveler. Mombo also ranks as one of the best lodges in Southern Africa according to the July 2000 issue of Harpers and Queen. |
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| Facilities
Main living and dining area is under thatch and the camp has a boma for wonderful dinners under the stars. The cmap also has a swimming pool and various hides. | Accommodation
Nine guest rooms, with en-suite bathrooms and indoor and outdoor showers. The enormous rooms are tented and are raised off teh ground, with brilliant views of the plains. Each room has its own private viewing deck. | ecoQuest
 Conservation:
Botswana Rhino Reintroduction Project
Collaborative conservation efforts between Wilderness Safaris, Botswana’s Department of Wildlife (DWNP) and the Botswana Government have realised a dream with the successful reintroduction of the white rhino into the Mombo area of the Moremi Game Reserve. Mombo’s isolation and variety of suitable vegetation makes the area ideal for delicate reintroduction projects.
When Mombo Camp started up in Botswana in 1977, rhino numbers had plummeted, mirroring the decline of populations of rhino throughout Africa. Global demand for rhino horn, loss of habitat and inadequate protection had resulted in both black and white rhino becoming extinct in many areas. Botswana was no exception, as the wildlife protection afforded within the parks up until the late 1980s was very poor. This has now changed and over the past 10 years, the Botswana Defence Force and the Department of Wildlife have combined to create Africa’s finest anti-poaching operation, laying the groundwork for the reintroduction of rhinos into the country.
In 2001, Wilderness Safaris together with the DWNP initiated a programme that has resulted in more than 31 white rhinos running free and wild in the Okavango Delta. The first group of four white rhino arrived at Mombo in November 2001, Wilderness Safaris having purchased the first three and the Gaborone Game Reserve donating one - a bull. As soon as these animals were freed, they became the property of the state and the Moremi Game Reserve and disappeared off our asset register. We know of no other safari company in Africa that has done this! Mombo Camp also financed the construction of bomas, much of the transport and much of the monitoring costs. A further 22 rhino arrived as a result of an innovative ‘rhino-for-roan’ swap between South Africa and Botswana. | Rate includes
. Accommodation
. All meals
. All activities
. Park fees
. All local drinks(except premium imports) | Rate excludes
. Transfer to and from the camp | Access
Scheduled flights:
- Maun
- Kasane
Charter flights:
- To/from Maun 30 minutes
- To/from Kasane 80 minutes
- Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes
Airstrip details: Co-ordinates - S19.12.68, E022.47.51
- 15 minutes drive from the camp
- Licensed for heavier aircraft up to 5700kg MAUW (maximum all up weight) and can take King Airs provided they have flotation gear. | |
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