Mombo Private Concession
Mombo Concession is a conservation success story. The concession is privately leased from Botswana’s Department of Wildlife. The pristine eco system includes acacia woodland, savanna grassland, and mopane forest. Camp staff and professionals assist Botswana’s Department of Wildlife in monitoring and research projects and ensure that infrastructure within the concession is maintained. A significant portion of the tourism income raised by the safari camps contributes to the ongoing success and preservation of the area. Sustainable low density eco tourism and photographic safaris ensure that guests leave only their footprints and take only their memories.

It is therefore not surprising that wildlife here is abundant and a favorite destination for wildlife photographers.

Off-road tracking of wildlife is permitted within the concession. However, at this time no night drives are permitted by the wildlife authorities.

Mombo’s Wildlife (the “predator capital of Africa”)
Mombo Concession is so successful in its conservation efforts that it has become one of the top areas in which wildlife documentaries are filmed. National Geographic and BBC have both filmed here.

Elephant, buffalo, and plains game are prevalent, but it’s the predators that make up the areas most exciting inhabitants. According to a recent census, Mombo is said to have Botswana’s highest concentration of lion. Prides of lion as well as cheetah, leopard and African wild dogs (also known as African painted wolves) thrive in the Mombo eco system. An important project since 1989 has been the monitoring of the African wild dog populations. This species is highly endangered in Africa but the Moremi Game Reserve has seen a good number of litters born in recent years and it is encouraging to see their numbers climb, albeit slowly. It is estimated that Moremi Game Reserve is home to around 30% of Africa’s wild dog population.

White rhino have been re-introduced back into the concession, the only place in Botswana where they are still to be seen in their natural habitat. Lagoons are home to crocodile, hippo and waterfowl.

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The Safari Camps of Mombo Concession
Located within the concession area are three five-star camps: Mombo, Little Mombo and Chief’s Camp.

Mombo: Nine tented rooms are raised off the ground on wooden platforms, providing superb views across the floodplains, often teeming with wildlife. Tents have luxurious furnishings and en-suite facilities that include an outdoor (but very private) shower. Raised wooden walkways provide safe passage for guests to the dining area, set under thatch. Furnishings in the camp living room and bar area are constructed of natural materials.

Little Mombo: This intimate luxury camp is built in the same style as Mombo Camp, but has only three tented rooms, ideal for bookings by small private groups.

Both the camps offer luxury without being ostentatious. The combination of luxury, wilderness and unparalleled wildlife encounters including off-road tracking and guided walks places the Mombo camps amongst the finest in Africa.

Chief’s Camp: Chief’s Camp has been listed on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Gold List”. The camp has been so skillfully integrated into the landscape that guests can often view the wildlife without leaving camp. Twelve secluded bush pavilions are designed for ultimate privacy and comfort, each with en-suite bathroom and private viewing deck. An exquisite pool is available for guest relaxation and a range of spa treatments are on offer (seasonal). Serene mokoro dugout canoe trips along the narrow Delta waterways are available during the flood season, subject to water level.

Expert guides are always on hand, offering a wealth of wildlife knowledge.