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JACANA CAMP
Okavango Delta
Botswana

Introduction

Jacana Camp is situated on a magnificent island inside the Jao Concession on the border of the Moremi Game Reserve. The Jao Concession consists of 60,000 hectares of unspoilt African bush. The emphasis at Jacana Camp is on water activities and offers guests a true water wilderness experience.

Camp Description

Jacana Camp consists of five small meru-style tents accommodating a maximum of eight guests. Each tent is situated on a wooden deck overlooking the floodplains and has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and shower, the bathroom is enclosed, but is roofless. The main dining area is on the top floor of an elevated wooden deck. Downstairs is a pub and lounge area with an open fire under the stars. The camp also has a plunge pool.

Game Viewing

The Jao Concession consists of 60 000 hectares of prime wilderness. The central region of the concession offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the area, consisting of idyllic islands and riverine forests. The camp is situated in the most densely populated wetland area for Sitatunga antelope and Red Lechwe. Hippos and crocodiles are regularly seen. During the dry season lechwe, tsessebe, elephant, wildebeest and zebra can be seen here, and lions, cheetah and leopard are often seen on the floodplains. The area offers prolific birdlife and includes Wattled Cranes, Pel's Fishing Owls, both species of Jacanas as well as other seldom sighted species such as Rails, Crakes and Moorhens.