Pom Pom Camp

Pom Pom Camp is located on Pom Pom Island, a private concession situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta and on the head waters of the Xudum river system. The area lies on the western boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve and offers superb Okavango scenery and a true Okavango wilderness experience.

The Okavango Delta is one of the last remaining unspoiled wilderness areas of Africa. The Delta is fed by the floodwaters of Central Africa and covers an area of some 16,000 square kilometers. These waters fan out into the Okavango Delta forming a wetland system of beautiful palm-fringed channels, lagoons and islands that support a wealth of fauna and flora alike.

Morning and evening game drives in the company of a qualified guide will give you the opportunity to view all the big game and night life of this environment. Guided walks are also an option. A mokoro trip (only offered during high water levels from May to September) is a fantastic way to experience the wonders of the Okavango Delta. In the company of a professional poler with vast experience of the Delta, you will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of this unique habitat and learn about the waterways and wildlife.

Fishing is also possible at Pom Pom, and your guide will be happy to take you to their secret spots to try fishing for pike or bream - this activity is also seasonal between March to December.

The accommodation consists of 8 luxury safari tents in true traditional safari style, all with full en-suite semi open bathroom facilities. The tents are uniquely positioned under the shade of the surrounding trees.  There is also one family tent consisting of one standard tent connected to a smaller tent - both with en-suite facililties.  Families travelling with children aged 6-11 years must book private activities.

The main camp area is attractively designed and constructed of thatch and canvas and comprises lounge, dining, bar and pool areas, as well as a gift shop and the boma area. The swimming pool is situated close to the main lodge and the bar, making a perfect location to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the heat of the day.

Rates Include

All meals; local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic); all game viewing activities; a laundry service; and emergency medical evacuation cover (to a regional medical facility) are included.

Children Policy

Children aged 6 years and older are welcome. Rates are available on request. Children must be 12 years and older to be permitted on mokoro excursions or walking activities. Families travelling with children aged 6 to 11 years must book private activities.

Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children aged 11 and under are not permitted on bush walks. The final decision on whether a guest can join a  bush walk remains with the guide and camp manager.

Guest Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 based on 2 ratings

General Information For Guests

All safari tents have a elevated private viewing deck with outside seating, ceiling fan, tea/coffee making facilities, a safe, a writing desk with charging station (international multiplugs (NOT suitable for hair dryers) and USB port), emergency horn, hanging space and shelves for clothes, and an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower, double vanity units and flush toilet. The showers are enclosed, but roofless for a true bush experience.

One tent has a wheelchair friendly toilet and the main camp has ramps to the public areas.

One tented room features a romantic outdoor bathtub.

The family tent consists of a standard tent connected to a smaller tent - both with en-suite facilities.

The camp has a dining room, lounge area and bar. There is also a swimming pool and a curio shop. The camp is set in the tree line overlooking the Pom Pom lagoon.

Activities include game drives, night drives, walking safaris and mokoro/boat excursions (seasonal) - all taken with local expert guides.

The game vehicles feature USB ports and photographic bean bag supports are available on request. The vehicles seat a maximum of 6 guests to guarantee a window seat. The roof canopy can be removed at the guide's discretion or on request when circumstances allow.

Fishing is also possible at Pom Pom, and the guides will be happy to take you to their secret spots to try for African pike and a variety of bream species (water level dependent and during March-December only).

The transfer time from the airstrip to the camp is approximately 5 minutes. However the roads can get flooded in the wet season or due to annual floods. In this case an alternative route will be used and the duration of the transfer will be 15 minutes.

The complimentary laundry service does not cover 'delicates' - ie underwear and any fragile items of clothing.

Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children aged 11 and under are not permitted on bush walks. The final decision on whether a guest can join a  bush walk remains with the guide and camp manager.

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