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Mbamba Camp
Okavango Delta, North-West, Botswana · Natural Selection · Accessible Luxury
Opened in April 2025, Mbamba Camp was developed by Natural Selection in collaboration with legendary camp builder Ralph Bousfield, who spent a decade scouting the site to ensure optimal wildlife viewing. The property is situated in the game-rich 220,000-acre NG12 concession and operates as a fully eco-conscious, solar-powered retreat. Its design harks back to classic explorer-style safaris with luxury canvas tents set under a canopy of ancient leadwood trees.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2025
History
Opened in April 2025, Mbamba Camp was developed by Natural Selection in collaboration with legendary camp builder Ralph Bousfield, who spent a decade scouting the site to ensure optimal wildlife viewing. The property is situated in the game-rich 220,000-acre NG12 concession and operates as a fully eco-conscious, solar-powered retreat. Its design harks back to classic explorer-style safaris with luxury canvas tents set under a canopy of ancient leadwood trees.
The setting
13 km from Island Safari Lodge. 19 km from Maun Airport.
Experiences
- Predator action — Searching for lion and wild dog in an area said to have some of the highest lion concentrations in the Delta.
- Mokoro and boat safari — Explore the waterways on mokoro or motorised game-viewing boat.
- Birdwatching — More than 350 species recorded in the region.
- Game drive — Game drives through the habitat in search of wildlife; known top denning area for wild dog.
- Night drives — Night drives with a high-voltage spotlight to observe nocturnal animals.
- Visit Tsodilo Hills — Visit to the World Heritage Site with over 4,500 Bushmen paintings.
Amenities
- 100% solar-powered 24-hour electricity
- Swimming pool pavilion and firepit lounge area
- Over-bed cooling systems and mosquito netting
- Wi-Fi access in the main camp area
- Complimentary laundry service
- Private viewing verandas in all tents
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