Little Mombo Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Moremi Game Reserve
Vibe
Raised boardwalks weave under jackalberry trees, connecting intimate canvas lounges with open views across the wildlife-rich Okavango floodplains.
“Intimate floodplain redoubt”
Nicholas Plewman architecture with copper-clad fireplaces, natural oak flooring, and timber boardwalks threading through jackalberry trees.
All-inclusive safari service with dedicated field guides, indoor-outdoor showers, and private wrap-around decks with plunge pools.
Daily guided game drives navigate the Moremi concession, actively supporting the Delta's ongoing rhino conservation initiatives.
On Chief's Island overlooking the Okavango Delta floodplains, surrounded by wilderness and wildlife.
“Little Mombo has just three tents, the main Mombo has nine, but what tents they are—each almost as big and enveloping as a circus big-top.”
Rooms
Canvas suites feature freestanding copper soaking tubs, indoor-outdoor showers, and private wrap-around decks with circular plunge pools and shaded daybeds.
Wellness
The Sanctuary Spa delivers bush treatments, complemented by a shared lap pool and an open-air gym facing the sweeping plains.
Backstory
Rebuilt completely in 2018 using repurposed materials, the camp honors thirty years of Delta conservation heritage on Chief's Island.
Eat & drink
Evenings center on traditional boma dinners beneath the stars, accompanied by fine vintages selected from the walk-in wine cellar.
The neighborhood
Set deep within the Moremi Game Reserve, the surrounding plains draw dense concentrations of grazing herds, predators, and reintroduced rhinos.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.