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February 28, 2019

Majestic Mombo

Beyond a graceful and welcoming staff, elegant accommodations, and endless culinary delights, Mombo Camp on the northern tip of Chief's Island in the central Okavango Delta offers a front- row seat to the most prolific and entertaining game viewing in Botswana. Set between two sumptuous camps and limited to just 12 luxurious safari tents, a stay here insures indulgence and tranquility in a spacious and eco-friendly private retreat built in harmony with the area’s rich biodiversity.

Home to vast seasonal floodplains replete with riparian woodlands, palm islands, and acacia savannas, the region is home to one of the most diverse landscapes on the continent. Unlike many wildlife areas in neighboring African countries, no man-made fences exist around the Okavango Delta; instead naturally-formed islands and shallow waterways act as porous barriers to support and protect a high density of herbivores like giraffe, zebra, and elephant and some of Africa’s most illustrious predators: leopard, lion, and spotted hyena. Thanks to the diligent work of conservationists and the team at Wilderness Safaris and Mombo Camp, you can expect to see these species on almost a daily basis, as well as the recently reintroduced black and white rhino.

Unbeknownst to most, the area is a delight to visit year-round, and the seasons couldn’t be more different. The Okavango Delta’s unique seasonal cycle starts from the northwest; floods from the Angolan highlands trickle down and flow southeast, taking nearly five months to travel through the landscape’s reed- and silt-rich rivers and channels. By the time the floods arrive around May, the region is in the beginning stages of its dry season, offering blue skies and crisp sunny days—the ideal conditions for a comfortable safari. The flooding dries up through the next few months with October being the most arid month. The summer rains in November bring relief and new life to the region. 

Without the floods from Angola, the Okavango would appear as the Kalahari, a one- dimensional, arid desert. But thanks to this floodwater, the verdant landscape receives minerals and nutrients to create a natural playground of lush vegetation for both herbivores and predators to enjoy. Mombo Camp’s enviable position at the tip of the largest island in the Okavango Delta allows it to receive the most nutrients, which attracts and supports the most diverse wildlife. But no two years in the Okavango Delta are the same. Its dynamic floodplain ecosystem provides yearly changes in the environment, making it a destination you’ll want to return to year-over-year to discover the landscape’s breathtaking complexities.

Promising unbeatable wildlife in an untouched wilderness area, a stay at Mombo Camp is the cornerstone of a luxury itinerary in northern Botswana—but it’s only the beginning. When you enlist the expertise of A2A Safaris, discover what to do and where to stay no matter the season for the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime trip to Botswana.

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Beyond a graceful and welcoming staff, elegant accommodations, and endless culinary delights, Mombo Camp on the northern tip of Chief's Island in the central Okavango Delta offers a front- row seat to the most prolific and entertaining game viewing in Botswana. Set between two sumptuous camps and limited to just 12 luxurious safari tents, a stay here insures indulgence and tranquility in a spacious and eco-friendly private retreat built in harmony with the area’s rich biodiversity.

Home to vast seasonal floodplains replete with riparian woodlands, palm islands, and acacia savannas, the region is home to one of the most diverse landscapes on the continent. Unlike many wildlife areas in neighboring African countries, no man-made fences exist around the Okavango Delta; instead naturally-formed islands and shallow waterways act as porous barriers to support and protect a high density of herbivores like giraffe, zebra, and elephant and some of Africa’s most illustrious predators: leopard, lion, and spotted hyena. Thanks to the diligent work of conservationists and the team at Wilderness Safaris and Mombo Camp, you can expect to see these species on almost a daily basis, as well as the recently reintroduced black and white rhino.

Unbeknownst to most, the area is a delight to visit year-round, and the seasons couldn’t be more different. The Okavango Delta’s unique seasonal cycle starts from the northwest; floods from the Angolan highlands trickle down and flow southeast, taking nearly five months to travel through the landscape’s reed- and silt-rich rivers and channels. By the time the floods arrive around May, the region is in the beginning stages of its dry season, offering blue skies and crisp sunny days—the ideal conditions for a comfortable safari. The flooding dries up through the next few months with October being the most arid month. The summer rains in November bring relief and new life to the region. 

Without the floods from Angola, the Okavango would appear as the Kalahari, a one- dimensional, arid desert. But thanks to this floodwater, the verdant landscape receives minerals and nutrients to create a natural playground of lush vegetation for both herbivores and predators to enjoy. Mombo Camp’s enviable position at the tip of the largest island in the Okavango Delta allows it to receive the most nutrients, which attracts and supports the most diverse wildlife. But no two years in the Okavango Delta are the same. Its dynamic floodplain ecosystem provides yearly changes in the environment, making it a destination you’ll want to return to year-over-year to discover the landscape’s breathtaking complexities.

Promising unbeatable wildlife in an untouched wilderness area, a stay at Mombo Camp is the cornerstone of a luxury itinerary in northern Botswana—but it’s only the beginning. When you enlist the expertise of A2A Safaris, discover what to do and where to stay no matter the season for the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime trip to Botswana.

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