The Best of Land and Water Safaris

The site where the Okavango River diverts into the many fingers of the delta, flooding and receding during the year, is a flourishing oasis filled to the brim with wildlife and unforgettable water and land-based safari experiences for every age group.

It is an immensely seasonal space, which is part of the reason why we love it so much: the better you know the Delta and its changing seasons, the more unforgettable your Okavango Delta safari will be.

Expect to see everything from big cats to lazy reptiles and a tremendous collection of birdlife.

With a landscape similar to the Okavango Delta and an open border alongside the Chobe National Park, the Linyanti Wetlands showcase some of the best scenery and wildlife that Botswana has to offer.

This game-rich region is also remarkably accessible from Botswana’s other popular safari locations, making it a favourite central point in any safari itinerary.

The Kwando, Selinda and Linyanti concessions may each have slightly different landscapes and wildlife, but each boasts world-class lodges and camps and truly phenomenal guides. Large breeding herds of elephants are a defining experience here, whether you are watching them swim or simply hearing them trumpet their way towards water nearby.

Pom Pom Camp is a charming and eco-friendly camp that lies on Pom Pom Island, a private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp is on the western boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve and offers scenic views of the Pom Pom lagoon, home to hippos and water lilies.

Pom Pom Camp has nine Meru-style safari tents, each with ensuite bathrooms and an open-air shower. The tent’s tasteful simplicity appeals to safari traditionalists and creates an authentic bush experience for families, friends and couples alike.

The camp’s open-fronted main area features a help-yourself bar, two comfy lounge areas and a large teak table for shared mealtimes. Down a few steps, you find a sandy fire pit overlooking the peaceful lagoon, swinging hammocks hung below terminalia and jackalberry trees and a small plunge pool.

The sister camp to Lebala (also run by Kwando Safaris) is nestled beneath tall ebony and marula trees along the banks of the Kwando River.  Stunning views from the camp and an abundance of wildlife around camp contribute to the incredible experience you will have at Lagoon Camp.

Each tent has a private deck, living room and ensuite bedroom with beautiful views over the river.  As well as indoor and outdoor showers the rooms also have a luxurious bath where you can lie back and observe the wildlife as they come to drink at the river.

The family tent has a shared living area and bathroom and is very close to the main camp and swimming pool.

Pom Pom Camp is located nearby to its own permanent lagoon, home to a healthy population of hippos. This allows year-round fishing and mokoro excursions.

The traditional home of the mokoro, the enchanting waterways of the Okavango Delta are the perfect place to start your mokoro experience.

The dry season – from May to September – is typically considered the best for mokoro safaris in the Delta.

During these months, the water levels in the Okavango Delta and other wetland areas are at their lowest. The reduced water levels make it easier to navigate the waterways in mokoros, and the wildlife tends to congregate around the remaining water sources, making for excellent game viewing opportunities.

Day and night game drives will bring you within close proximity to a variety of wildlife and the Linyanti Wetlands are famous for its high concentration of elephants, which attract the attention of large predators.

Wild dogs are also frequently seen in the Kwando Reserve and regularly den near Lagoon Camp.