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MOMBO & LITTLE MOMBO CAMP is situated on Mombo Island , which is an extension of the north western end of Chiefs Island which effectively divides the Okavango into eastern and western sections. The whole of Chiefs Island and Mombo fall within the Moremi Game Reserve, and, in particular a zone within the reserve, set aside for "low intensity" safari use. Thus MOMBO & LITTLE MOMBO CAMP is remarkably exclusive and remote. The MOMBO & LITTLE MOMBO CAMP has nine luxuriously furnished tents, raised off the ground. The guests' rooms and connecting walkways that connect are up to two meters off the ground, allowing game to wander freely through the camp - but at the same time allowing for guest safety. One often finds that animals take refuge under the rooms. The canvas rooms are spacious and well appointed and have en-suite facilities with an additional outdoor shower for those who enjoy a shower under the African stars. The sheer numbers and variety of large mammals in this area defy description, all year round. From elephant and both species of rhinoceros, to lion leopard and cheetah from herds of buffalo to tiny steenbok, they occur in this area in large numbers. As described before, the annual inundation and drying of the floodplains to the west of Mombo, allow the large numbers of wildlife to utilize both habitats to the maximum. SAFARI ACTIVITIES AT MOMBO & LITTLE MOMBO CAMP BOTSWANA When the annual inundation of water arrives in the area during March to May each year, large mammals are able to move into the Chiefs Island area, which contains rich resources of grass and acacia forests. The wetlands are fringed by large hardwood trees, containing shade, cover, nesting areas, and food, for a wide variety of mammals and birds. By September and October the wetlands have started to recede leaving behind vast floodplains of short green grass when the rest of the large islands are at their driest. It is this seasonal food availability and quality that has resulted in the excitement and diversity that is the Mombo area. Elephant, Buffalo , Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and all the major predators are common in the region. The excellent game at Mombo has made this area Botswana 's top wildlife documentary location. National Geographic, the BBC and many others have filmed here. Birdlife is prolific, with waterfowl and waders being particularly common.
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