Pom Pom Camp

 Pom Pom Camp in the Okavango Delta Region of Botswana, is the real deal.

Pom Pom’s classic safari tents and stunning lagoon setting make this the quintessential Okavango Delta camp.

Often considered the best all-round offering in Botswana, given its consistent game sightings, this is a safari camp not to be missed. 

We love a good mystery.

Some say Pom Pom comes from the Setswana word Phokoje, meaning ‘jackal’, which many claim echoes the playful energy of camp.

Some say it refers to the shape of the island, while others believe it’s inspired by a local plant or an old hunting reference.

Another guide might tell you Pom Pom means ‘softly, softly’ referring to the peaty wetland soils that are so easy to get stuck in!

However, everyone agrees on this fact: Pom Pom is whispered about in travel circles for its unpretentious charm, epic wildlife sightings, and that classic Delta feel. 

In its early days, Pom Pom was a simple camp designed for adventurous travellers who wanted to experience the Okavango Delta the old-fashioned way: in canvas tents with bucket showers and game drives that felt like true explorations.

Unlike newer glossier lodges, Pom Pom has stayed true to its roots.

Remaining small and intimate, this camp thrives on an authentic bush feel with a touch of nostalgia.

Pom Pom is a place for the purists, the romantics, and the adventurers — those who want the Okavango raw, real, and ridiculously beautiful.

Leopards stalk through dappled light, African wild dogs race through floodplains, and elephants splash their way through golden sunsets.

Activities shift with the seasons, but there’s always off-road driving, night safaris, and exclusive encounters with wildlife throughout the year.

Then, during the floods between May and September, mokoro and boating excursions depart from camp for the quintessential Delta experience.

Accommodation at Pom Pom Camp Botswana

Set around a hippo-filled lagoon, tented suites enjoy sweeping Delta scenery and abundant birdlife in the treetops above.

8 Tented Suites and 1 Family Suite all have:

Elevated, private viewing deck with outside seating.

Spacious lounge areas with armchairs, ceiling fan, tea and coffee facility, charging station (international multiplugs and USB), writing desk, open hanging space and shelving for clothes.

En-suite, flushing toilet, double vanity basins, outdoor shower, gowns, hot and cold-water supply.

1 Tented Suite features a romantic outdoor honeymoon bathtub.

Dining at Pom Pom Camp Botswana

Light breakfast around the fire before morning activity, tea and coffee bush break, brunch afterwards, high tea before each afternoon activity with snacks and sundowners, dinner on return.

All menus and mealtimes accommodate sightings.

Communal dining is standard, with indoor and outdoor dining options.

A water fountain, soft drinks, local beers, and spirits, plus a selection of South African red, white and sparkling wines are included.

Specific wines and spirits can be requested in advance (at an extra cost).