Jao Camp, Botswana

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Jao Camp is a beautifully designed lodge. The views over the flood plains provide some of the most stunning scenery that Botswana has to offer. I knew I was in paradise while relaxing on my private veranda taking in the birdlife and the peace and tranquillity that the Delta has to offer.

Jao Camp is located on a large, remote island in a private concession in Botswana, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta. In the central region of the concession, vast open floodplains provide some of the most stunning scenery Botswana has to offer. Jao Camp lies in the southern side of the plains, an area with beautiful islands fringed with riverine forests. Huge herds of red lechwe can be seen, followed by their primary predator - prides of lion. Other game includes elephant, buffalo, leopard, tsessebe, zebra and wildebeest, hippo and crocodile.

  • Water game viewing in mokoros.
  • Camp plunge pool and reading area overlooking the floodplains.
  • Star deck.
  • Spectacular year-round game viewing.
Accommodation:
6 x twin bedded tents, 1 x family tent and 2 x king-size bedded honeymoon tents. Tents are situated beneath a canopy of shady trees and have en-suite facilities, as well as an outdoor shower. Built on raised decks, each has a private sala for afternoon siestas and offers wonderful views of the surrounding floodplains.
Activities:
30% Game Drives and 70% Water Activities (but very much dependant on flood levels and time of year). In the summer months, activities tend more towards game drives, whereas in the winter months mainly water-based activities are offered. Activities include morning and night game drives, full day game drives and picnics on Hunda Island, mokoro rides, boating, fishing and game walks.
Facilities:
  • Each room has a veranda with spectacular vistas over the floodplains.
  • Water game viewing in mokoros.
  • Night drives with spotlights.
  • Birdlife is excellent – especially during the summer months.
Meal Basis:
Fully inclusive accommodation including all meals, drinks (excluding premium brand drinks) and activities.
Child Policy:
Children over the age of 8 years are welcome. Private activities need to be booked for families with children.