When the waters arrive, large mammals are able to move into the Chief's Island area, which contains rich resources of grass and acacia woodland. The wetlands are fringed by large hardwood trees providing cover, nesting areas and a variety of feed. Here in the Okavango’s most off-the-beaten-path islands, morning and afternoon game drives offer close encounters with all of Africa’s big game species. The Peak season at Mombo Camp occurs during the dry winter months which are the most productive for game viewing in the region.