Botswana - Jao Camp

Jao Camp is located on a large, remote island in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Delta. With habitats that vary from waterways and lagoons to dry Kalahari grasslands, Jao can offer both land and water experiences, depending on the Okavango’s flood levels, making it an ideal destination for a wilderness safari in Botswana.

The camp has nine spacious, beautiful tents, each individually handcrafted. These twin-bedded canvas and thatched rooms 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. In addition to the lounge and dining area, there are two plunge pools and an outdoor boma for dining under the stars, complemented by wines from an excellent wine cellar. Jao also has a salon where a wide range of massage therapies are offered.

Mokoros, boating, fishing, walks, day and night game drives and bird watching are usually on offer all year round. 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.