Gomoti Private Camp
Africa, Southern Africa | Botswana | All Inclusive, Eco Friendly, Exclusive Luxury, Family, Group, Honeymoon, Safari, Sustainable, Tailor Made | Safari Tented | Reserve, River | Luxury
Gomoti Private Camp is situated within a community run concession within the NG32 area on the edge of the Gomoti river system south-east of the Okavango Delta. Unlike its sister camp Gomoti Plains Camp, Gomoti Private is available for exclusive bookings only. The area is known for its large concentrations of wildlife which thrive on the Gomoti plains and waterways, considered to be among the most bountiful and consistent areas for wildlife sighting in Northern Botswana. Gomoti trees line the waterways and provide excellent cover for nesting water birds such as herons and storks.
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Gomoti Private Camp is situated in the large NG32 concession of the Okavango Delta. Partitioned into three separate zones, each is operated exclusively by separate safari companies. Gomoti sits in the north–east of zone 3, closely situated to the Gomoti River in the south-east of the Okavango Delta. The camp is privately run by a new generation of sustainable safari operators, under the same ownership as Machaba Camp and Little Machaba in the Khwai Community concession.
Gomoti Plains Camp is accessed via a 20-minute flight from Maun Airport to Qorokwe Airstrip, followed by a 40-minute drive from airstrip to Gomoti Plains Camp. Alternatively, Qorokwe Airstrip is accessible via a 60-minute charter flight from Kasane Airport.
- All-inclusive Rates – including food, drinks and all base activities
- 5 star rated luxury accommodation with en-suite facilities
- Various game viewing safari activities consisting air, land and water excursions
- Private safari vehicles available for spotlight lit evening game drives
- Disability facilitated accommodation and in-camp facilities
- Complimentary in-camp WIFI and laundry service
- Unpolluted Okavango landscapes perfect for evening stargazing
- Gomoti Private Camp facilitates weddings and honeymoons and can be booked for private occasions
- A host of in-camp facilities consisting of a private plunge pool, library, spa and bar
Your adventure begins the second you arrive at Gomoti Plains Camp as you are greeted by open arms, friendly faces and a host of complimentary refreshments. Your 5-star luxury accommodation is sure to impress, with a host of lavish features and furnishings to compliment your stay. A total of two luxury en-suite units comprises the collective accommodation at Gomoti Private Camp – with 1 family unit and 1 double unit, with your choice of king size or double beds.
The small guest capacity ensures an intimate and unique stay for all and caters to small groups seeking private bookings. Amenities such en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor shower facilities, disability facilitation and complimentary internet access serve to heighten the overall guest experience.
Feel the ultimate sense of adventure as you venture out into the wilds of delta lands in open 4×4 safari vehicles for guided day and night game drives – with private vehicles available for hire, or embark on foot for a more intimate, leisurely stroll across the merging eco systems of the Okavango. Adventure seekers may embark on a day long rhino tracking adventure or take to the open landscapes for a mountain bike ride of a lifetime.
Take to winding delta channels in a traditional style African dug-out canoe (Mokoro) or in a motorised boat or cruise for an unforgettable taste of the ultimate marine safari adventure. The potential for a unique and atmospheric fishing experience attracts many patrons year-round, much the same with avid birders and nature enthusiasts, in addition to the immense stargazing potential inherent to the vast evening landscapes untarnished by light pollution. For a high like no other, take to the skies for a bespoke Okavango helicopter safari of a lifetime as you view herds of mammals pass beneath you.
Gomoti Private Camp’s dedicated team of chefs and catering staff work tirelessly to provide sumptuous, high quality cuisine for all guests, with three set meals served each day with a host of lite bites and snacks in-between. Families with children of all ages are welcomed at Gomoti Private Camp, however, must be always accompanied by an adult.
The camp houses only two luxury tents – 1 family unit and 1 double unit, accommodating no more than six guests respectively, all with en-suite bathrooms and shower facilities.
This luxury tented safari unit stands elevated above the ground on wooden decks. Interior merges contemporary safari aesthetics with a lavish host of modern features and amenities intended to elevate the guest experience. Complete with hot and cold running water, inside and outside showers, en-suite toilets and twin basins, this unit ensures a comfortable and accommodating stay for all. Electricity is reserved for lighting and charging the of batteries and devices.
Amenities Include:
- En-suite bathroom
- Double vanity
- 1 x king size bed or 2 x twin beds
- Indoor and outdoor shower facilities
- Bath
- Balcony/deck
- Lounge area
- Veranda
- Fan
- Electronical outlets
- Safe
- Mini bar
- Complimentary laundry service
- Disabled access
This elevated family unit stands raised on wooden decks, comfortably accommodating 4 guests at full capacity. Interior merges contemporary safari aesthetics with a lavish variety of modern features and amenities intended to elevate the guest experience. Complete with hot and cold running water, indoor and outdoor showers, en-suite toilets and twin basins. Electricity is reserved for lighting and charging the of batteries and devices.
Amenities Include:
- 2 x en-suite bathroom
- Double vanity
- 2 x king size bed or 4x twin beds
- Indoor and outdoor shower facilities
- Bath
- Balcony/deck
- Lounge area
- Veranda
- Fan
- Electronical outlets
- Safe
- Mini bar
- Complimentary laundry service
- Disabled access
Gomoti Private Camp’s assembly of talented and dedicated catering staff work tirelessly to ensure the ultimate dining experience throughout the duration of your stay. Three set meals are served throughout the day, including a host of lite bites and complimentary snacks to enjoy around the clock. A sumptuous and diverse menu, ranging from classic culinary favourites to exotic delicacies – with everything else in-between, serves to satisfy the appetites of all guests.
Should you have any specific dietary requirements, inform the catering staff and they will be happy to accommodate any special requests. With all-inclusive rates you’re free to enjoy a range of locally sourced and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at your own discretion. Intimate dining areas provide an atmospheric platform with which to dine with friends and family.
Birding at Gomoti Private Camp is a unique and insightful experience that attracts wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike from all around the world. Over 450 species make for a unique and unparalleled viewing experience. Knowledgeable guides, familiar with the many indigenous birds and their beckoning calls will familiarise you by pointing out different species as you progress. Some of the rarer avian species include the illusive Pel’s fishing owl, endangered wattled crane and the majestic African fish eagle.
Guided game drives provide the opportunity to traverse expansive delta lands in open 4×4 safari vehicles. Thriving game populations within the NG32 Concession make for ample wildlife viewing potential as you travel across open landscapes and merging eco systems. Lion, leopard, lechwe and tsessebe are among some of the major attractions that entice guests year-round, as well as the larger safari staples such as elephant, hippopotamus and buffalo, giraffe, zebra, kudu and wild dog.
Gomoti Private Camp offers intrinsic game viewing activities exclusive to the private NG32 concession. With the opportunity to rent private 4×4 safari vehicles and embark into the night with spotlight lit drives, putting you at the wheel for a bespoke safari adventure like no other.
Embark on tranquil, culturally enlightening water-bound excursion that sees you silently glide across open delta channels in a traditional style African dugout canoe (mokoro) as you pass scores of aquatic creatures and vegetation. Drifting calmly onward through the atmospheric scenery of Okavango waterways will reveal intricate waterlilies, papyrus grasses, brightly coloured frogs, kingfishers and dragonflies, including predator and prey alike that rear in close to feed on the reeds and drink from river waters.
Guided game walks allow you to take in the sights and sounds of the Okavango at a more intimate and leisurely pace than is applicable with other modes of safari game viewing. Seasoned guides, armed in case of emergency, will lead you safely through the undisturbed delta flat and wetlands while brushing elbows with scores of wild game.
Guided walks allow you to get up -close-and-personal with meandering elephants, frolicking zebra and all the big cats indigenous to the NG32 Concession, culminating in a unique and insightful wildlife viewing experience.
Set sail for open delta channels with Gomoti style motorised boat and cruise excursions. This enthralling marine safari adventure facilitates a host of inherent activities such as game viewing, birding and the chance to sample exotic barge cuisines while in the company of your private guide and friends.
Observe the abundance of life around you as you calmly traverse the winding lakes of the Okavango in search of exotic game and staple safari spectacles in hard-bottom aluminium boats, watching the golden Savannah sunset amidst the waters of the Okavango. Life jackets provided.
Catch and release fishing is one of the many additional activities offered at Gomoti Private Camp. Situated within the NG32 Concession, the Gomoti river system, rich in tilapia and spotted and silver catfish offer ideal conditions for avid fishers to cast a line and unwind amidst the backdrop of the Okavango landscape. Avid fly-fishers are advised to supply their own equipment.
Gomoti rhino tracking offers a truly immersive, one-of-a-kind wildlife safari experience. Embark from camp with your private tracker-guide combination in search of tell-tale tracks, prints and droppings that lead you ever closer to the sighting of illustrious white rhinos as they traverse their natural habitat. Binoculars are a must, in keeping with safe distances from any potential encounters, presenting opportunities to gaze from a safe distance.
Experience the Okavango Delta like never before with this once in a lifetime Gomoti helicopter safari. View the breath-taking expanse of inaccessible lakes and islands – remote and otherwise unseen, as well as the abundance of roaming wildlife that can be seen passing beneath your feet.
This experience will allow you to truly absorb the full magnitude and beauty of Okavango Delta from high above the sky, covering a considerably larger expanse than what is possible with conventional land-based safari. Scenic helicopter safaris are accessible via external location and come at additional fees.
Machaba Safaris provide support for the Main Camp Primary School, located in a remote village that borders the Hwange National Park. This support includes providing teacher’s wages, facilities, textbooks and a new solar-powered computer lab.
They also built the first Gonnye Sethlare Preschool in May 2019 which provides education for 36 children, and there are plans to build more of these education centres in other locations that Machaba Safaris work in. Their youth development plan gives young men and women the chance to gain work experience, and youths are given the necessary training to become lodge managers.
Machaba Safaris work with local stakeholders and communities in order to safeguard the crucial ecosystems that exist in Botswana and Zimbabwe. They provide educational programmes and talks in order to teach how humans and wildlife can coexist, as well as giving aid to anti-poaching patrols within the NG32 zone.
Machaba Safaris work to identify infrastructural needs within the communities and countries that they operate in, continually striving to increase the scope of operations through the implementation of innovative and cutting-edge community programmes. This includes providing water to vulnerable communities, establishing sustainable vegetable gardens, putting up animal-proof fencing, and building homes for impoverished families.
At Gomoti Private Camp, liken to other Machaba Safaris lodges and the closely situated sister lodge Gomoti Plains Camp, the pursuit of eco-friendly energy alternatives stands at the forefront of all operations. The introduction and facilitation of solar powered hybrid energy production has transformed the way in which Gomoti Private Camp conducts itself within the ecotourism industry.
The decision to deviate from the sole use of conventional diesel-powered generators and incorporate more sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives has not only a profoundly positive impact on the immediate environment and ecosystem, but on the credentials of the eco-tourism industry collectively.
While there’s always room for further improvement and innovation, steps such as those undertaken at Gomoti Private Camp set a benevolent path for future operations.
Machaba Safaris lodges consistently strive to go above and beyond with regards to eco-friendly initiatives and innovations with the sole purpose of mediating the carbon footprint inherent to its operations. One such initiative is the implementation of low energy consuming appliances within its in-camp facilities such as energy saving light bulbs and innovative water treatment systems.
Gomoti Private Camp forgoes the use of certain appliances that excessively and inefficiently require energy such as hairdryers and air-conditioning units, opting for alternative means instead. For example, a comfortable room temperature is maintained within Gomoti Private Camp accommodation using sustainable, locally sourced construction materials such as canvas and thatch, ensuring a pleasant temperature regardless of the extreme heat and cold inherent to the environment.
Machaba Safaris lodges are built with an ever-present consciousness for the environment at the forefront of operations. By utilising locally sourced, recyclable and biodegradable materials, retreats such as Gomoti Plains Camp and Gomoti Private Camp pose little detrimental effects to the environment in which they operate.
Negating the need to haul industrial quantities of construction materials and lumber long distances through vast habitats and ecosystems serves to maintain the ecological equilibrium desired within such operations. Furthermore, the implementation of such eco-friendly architectural practices allows for the swift and complete recovery of all land used in the construction of Machaba Safaris properties, allowing for the land to heal in as little as 1.5 years.
Waste management operations undertaken at Machaba Safaris properties such as Gomoti Plains Camp and Gomoti Private Camp adhere to strict ecological standards and sustainable measures. It’s crucial to ensure that all waste products are appropriately treated to protect the surrounding environment from unnatural, ecological distress. Once processed using in-camp bio-plant facilities, the end-product poses little detriment to the environment, offsetting carbon emissions and promoting cutting-edge sanitary upkeep.
Gomoti Plains Camp Welcomes families with children of all ages. However, due to the potentially hazardous and sometimes unpredictable nature of the environment, children must be always accompanied by an adult.