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Mombo Camp

Tented Camps

Mombo Camp is One of Botswana’s Best Outposts

Few camps rival Mombo Camp in Botswana,renowned as the most iconic in Africa, nestledin the renowned Moremi Game Reserve within theOkavango Delta.

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Why it's unique

Nine stilted tents with brand new accents and private plunge pools let you soak in the solitude of one of Africa's best game viewing areas.

Mombo Camp, perched on Chief’s Island, offers a modern take on classic delta camps, with abundant wildlife like buffalo and lions. Nine luxurious suites feature ochre interiors, copper bathtubs, and pools, while Little Mombo provides a more intimate setting with three suites. Chef Johan Van Schalkwyk enhances the experience with traditional Botswana cuisine and immersive bush dining.

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The stay

Mombo at a glance.

Type: Tented Camp
Ideal For: Couples · Honeymooners
Experience: Wildlife Viewing
Geography: Wetlands
Collection: Ultra-Luxe · Romantic Getaways
When To Go: Year-round

Where it is

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Mombo Camp

Okavango Delta

Set in northwest Botswana, where the Okavango River spreads across the Kalahari Desert, this wetland ecosystem features marshy islands and emerald floodplains.

How To Get There

From Cape Town or Joannesburg, fly into Maun, Botswana. From there, a wildly-scenic, 20-minute private helicopter charter will chopper you into camp.

Flora & Fauna

The Delta is full of papyrus, Sycamore fig trees, and fan palms. Spot vast herds of elephants, curious hippos, elegant herons, and endangered wattled cranes.

Cultural Impact

Each stay at Jao supports and empowers local farmers with training and access to tourism-driven, sustainable food systems.

Journeys

Journeys built around Mombo.

Botswana + Zambia10 Days, 9 NightsGame for Adventure in Southern Africa

Royal Livingstone
Qorokwe Camp
Mombo Camp

Explore the wonders of Africa on a ten-day adventure from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta. Enjoy luxury camping and thrilling experiences, leaving you inspired and eager for more.

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In the magazine

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StoryThe Long Way HomeFrom the slopes of Table Mountain to the mighty Zambezi to the flooded Okavango — follow along on our co-founder’s homecoming safari full of UNCHARTED^® Outposts, up-close wildlife encounters, and childhood locales revisited.Read the story

StoryAfrica’s Wildest Reaches: Where Safari Still Feels Like ExplorationFrom the shipwreck-scattered Skeleton Coast to the flooded channels of the Okavango Delta to the river valleys of Zambia — these are the wilds of Africa that haven't been smoothed over.Read the story

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