Pom Pom Camp

Situated on a low sand island in a private concession of the Okavango Delta, this simple tented camp has a traditional African feel. Set beneath two mature fig trees, the open-sided main building is constructed of wood with a high thatched roof; woven rugs cover the floorboards, lanterns hang overhead, and there’s a communal dining table where meals are shared. Outside is a boma area which looks out over a seasonal lagoon often visited by hippo and elephant. In the distance are green floodplains dotted with lechwe and impala, and there’s a small pool to the rear of the building. 

The nine en suite tents are spaced apart for privacy and set on raised decking facing the lagoon. They have large open-air showers and are shaded by trees where vervet monkeys can often be seen climbing among the branches. A family tent with separate extension wing is able to accommodate a family of four.

As the camp is situated on a private concession, game vehicles can go off-road, giving you a better chance of seeing animals such as lion and cheetah. Bush walks are sometimes available if requested in advance. And, with permanent water always within reach, mokoro trips take place in all seasons.

OUR RATING: First Class