In October 2025, Wilderness opened the doors to The Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo, a transformative wellness destination set deep within Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Known as one of Africa’s most extraordinary ecosystems, Mombo has long been celebrated as The Place of Plenty. Now, with the addition of The Sanctuary, it offers travellers a new dimension: a space designed to inspire stillness, reconnection, and renewal.
Seamlessly integrated into its surroundings, the Sanctuary’s organic architecture uses natural timber and open-air design to evoke calm and groundedness. Guests are invited to embark on a restorative journey that balances energy and rest, with facilities that include a lap pool for both exercise and reflection, a traditional sauna paired with an ice bath, meditation cocoons, and a couple’s suite. An air-conditioned gym with panoramic vistas and an open-air yoga deck complete the offering, ensuring wellness is experienced in harmony with the Delta’s breath taking landscapes.
Treatments draw on Africa’s timeless wisdom, enhanced by advanced skincare science. The Mombo Signature Experience combines geranium-infused exfoliation, a mineral-rich mud mask, and a rosemary and pine massage, finishing with a calming scalp and foot ritual. The Tree of Life Journey, inspired by the baobab, symbolises renewal through nourishing exfoliation and citrus-infused massage, leaving guests rejuvenated and restored.
Every detail has been carefully considered to nurture both body and spirit, while honouring the unique spirit of Mombo. The Sanctuary reflects Wilderness’ broader commitment to wellness that is instinctive, elemental, and intimately connected to nature. And this is just the beginning: a sister sanctuary will open at Wilderness Bisate in Rwanda in December 2025, further affirming the brand’s dedication to mindful, purposeful travel.
For business travellers, the launch signals more than indulgence. It offers a chance to combine executive retreats or incentive journeys with wellness experiences that foster clarity, creativity, and resilience. In a setting where wildlife roams freely and silence is profound, The Sanctuary at Mombo provides a rare opportunity to step away from the demands of modern life and reconnect with what matters most.
Nightly rates at Wilderness Mombo start from $2,805 per person sharing, positioning the Sanctuary as a premium destination for those seeking transformative journeys in one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring settings.