Jao Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
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Jao Camp Introduction
Jao Camp is situated on a large, secluded island in a private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. Jao offers the ultimate in luxury, incredible photographic opportunities and magical Botswana sunsets. The wildlife viewing is superb and visitors have described this camp as a ‘once in a lifetime experience’.
What Sun Safaris Says
- Situated in a private reserve on a remote island, guests have access to open floodplains and savannah for a wonderful Okavango experience.
- Outdoor "sala" to enjoy midday siestas with a view and a breeze.
- The largest concentrations of endangered Wattled Crane are found in this area.
- Activities on offer include day and night game drives, mekoros, boating & fishing (both seasonal) and birding. Please note that no walking safaris are on offer at Jao Camp.
Jao Camp Description
Jao Camp consists of nine beautiful luxurious tents. These canvas and thatched rooms are situated underneath a canopy of shady trees, have en-suite facilities, as well as outdoor showers for the more adventurous guests. Built on elevated wooden decks, each unit has a private sala for afternoon siestas and offers magnificent 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. Jao Camp also has a salon where a wide range of massage therapies are offered.
Jao Camp Game Viewing and Activities
Game viewing in the area is good year round and mokoro excursions, boat trips, fishing, guided nature walks, day and night game drives as well as birding opportunities are usually on offer for most of the year due to the abundance of wildlife in the area. There are two platform hides in the concession. During an unusually high flood season, game drives begin by boating out to a nearby Hunda Island where the vehicles are waiting, and the drive begins from there. Huge herds of red lechwe can be seen, followed by their primary predator - prides of lion. Other game, typical of Botswana includes elephant, buffalo, leopard, tsessebe, zebra and wildebeest, hippo and crocodile. Many bird species are resident such as Meyer's Parrot, African Harrier Hawk, Black egret, Coppery-tailed Coucal, Malachite Kingfisher, Hamerkop and Black Crake being some of the avian treasures found at Jao Camp.
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