Luxury Lodges · Okavango Delta, Botswana
Wilderness Little Mombo
Overview
Highlights
- Exclusive, intimate camp perfect for sole-use groups and families.
- Arguably the best year-round game-viewing destination in Botswana, with exceptional predator-prey sightings.
- The annual inundation forms a natural barrier that confines the animals to Mombo’s private wilderness area, while the remarkable concentration of big cats during summer, when the prey species have their young, means that Little Mombo is rightly known as ‘The Place of Plenty’ for its all-year wildlife abundance.
- Award-winning responsible-luxury safari camp in the heart of the magnificent Delta.
Destination: Intimate, exclusive, extraordinary. A beacon of conservation tourism, Wilderness Little Mombo leaves a light footprint in Botswana’s wild, wonderful Moremi Game Reserve. This part of the Okavango Delta is renowned for exceptional game viewing, particularly in summer when all manner of species congregate naturally here, its mix of habitats attracting large herds, followed by predators in vast numbers and variety.
Pristine floodplains, meandering channels and palm-fringed islands make up the Eden that is the Okavango Delta – a UNESCO World Heritage site where the water is so pure and clear, you can drink it.
Experience: Wildlife sightings at Wilderness Little Mombo are unparalleled. Encounter healthy populations of predators, sizeable elephant and buffalo herds and an abundance of ungulates. Close-up wildlife encounters in or near camp or at the hide are common, but nothing beats the thrill of out-of-camp game-viewing here – whether by vehicle or from a helicopter*.
The in-camp experience is just as fulfilling, with spa treatments, fitness facilities, a fascinating library and an inviting swimming pool shared with sister camp Wilderness Mombo. The hide is the ideal spot to while away the afternoon and let the wildlife come to you. Days end with tranquil evenings on the deck, and nights under the stars.
Like its bigger sister camp, the meals at Wilderness Little Mombo centre around fresh, local produce that’s delicious, and easy on the environment.
[*additional costs apply]
Purpose: Powered 100% by solar and with an on-site reverse osmosis filtration system that reduces single-use plastic for bottled water, Wilderness Little Mombo leaves a light footprint on the pristine natural surrounds. Just by staying with us, guests form part of our journey to help defend, preserve and expand the wilderness where we operate, working hand in hand with local communities.
Wildlife: The Mombo private wilderness area is known as ‘The Place of Plenty’ by the local Bayei people. This pristine tract of Okavango Delta attracts wildlife in exceptional numbers, from predators like lions and leopards, to massive herds of buffalo and elephant, and smaller, more unusual species. Catch a glimpse of a pangolin or honey badger, or the packs of wild dogs and cheetah coalitions that occasionally move through the area.
Over 400 species of birds are found in the Okavango Delta, including specials like Pel’s fishing owl and the endangered wattled crane.
Wilderness Little Mombo: Alongside sister camp Wilderness Mombo, Little Mombo was rebuilt in 2018. With just four suites, Wilderness Little Mombo offers an exclusive, intimate safari experience. Ideally positioned as a sole-use camp for groups of friends and families up to eight, it is connected to Mombo by elevated walkways. However, guests at Little Mombo enjoy their own private lounge, dining area, kitchen and boma. The design prioritises luxury while remaining sustainable, the hospitality is unmatched and the wildlife encounters are one-of-a-kind.
Suites & Rates
Choose how you stay
Twin/Double Suite(s)
Wilderness Little Mombo accommodates guests in tastefully appointed, spacious canvas suites shaded by jackalberry and sausage trees. Each en-suite tent is raised on wooden platforms, providing excellent views across the floodplain below. There may...
Details
Good to know
Ideal for
Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Property facilities
Bar, Library, Pool
Accommodation & amenities
Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Safe, Sala, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Credit Card Facilities, Private Vehicle (Available)
On-site activities
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Massages
Nearby activities
Cultural Tours, Helicopter Scenic Flights
Location
Where you'll be
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Wilderness Mombo: Meet Me At Mombo
Wilderness Mombo is an Eden in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Legendary predators stalk the floodplains and woodlands that surround this sublime safari camp in Botswana. Mombo’s quiet luxury is the ideal foil for the awe-inspiring, year-round wildlife abundance this Place of Plenty is world-renowned for. Here, the legends write themselves. With just 9 rooms (including 1 family unit), it’s the ultimate destination for a truly remote and exclusive African safari.
Discover Botswana: A Wildlife Haven
Discover Earth’s ultimate, untamed places with Wilderness. Let us take you on an unrivalled journey through a collection of the world’s most iconic wild destinations. Our company exists to make sure the world will always have a version of its iconic wild places that is unfenced, wild, unpredictable. It’s not our reputation as one of the first, or the largest, in the conservation tourism space that makes us Wilderness. It’s our determined push to keep going. To keep protecting, exploring and expanding Earth’s ultimate, untamed places. To then bring guests to discover the beating pulse of each one.
Wilderness Mombo - The Place Of Plenty
Heed the call of the wild on an exclusive Botswana safari. Explore outstanding landscapes and witness astonishing wildlife in one of the world's wildest destinations. A safari in Botswana will see you journey to one of the world’s most astounding wildlife destinations. Meet Botswana’s warm people and delight in the thrill of exploring vast landscapes. Glide across the magical waters of the Okavango Delta or gather around a campfire telling stories old and new. At night, listen to a chorus of frogs and other performers. An African sky, exploding with stars.
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What you can do
Wilderness Little Mombo – Bush Brunch
Experience a sumptuous brunch with our out-of-camp experience so that you may spend as much time out in the bush as possible. Enjoy excellent food in the beautiful natural surrounds after an exhilarating game drive.
Wilderness Little Mombo – Game Drives *
Explore the Mombo Private Traversing Area with game drives revealing the rich wildlife of the locale, from predators to prey. This is a truly bountiful hunting ground for leopards, and large prides of lions.\* Please note that as the camp is located within the Moremi Game Reserve, night drives are not possible at Wilderness Little Mombo.
Wilderness Little Mombo – Hides
Spend time at our hides, for exceptional bird and animal viewing. Ideal for keen photographers who have the patience to sit quietly and wait for wildlife to wander down to the waterhole. Most productive for game viewing in the drier months for an up close and personal perspective.
Wilderness Little Mombo – Massage Treatments
Whilst visiting Wilderness Little Mombo is therapy in itself, thanks to its sublime wilderness location, the camp offers a holistic health and wellness experience. Delight in a signature treatment and enjoy the rejuvenating indulgence of the relaxing Sanctuary spa.
Wilderness Little Mombo – Workouts In The Wilderness
For those looking to exercise, there is a gym where you can work up a sweat whilst enjoying a view filled, more often than not, with wildlife.
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