• Jao Camp

Unleash Your Sense Of Adventure

In the heart of the Okavango, on a remote island, Jao invites you to discover one of the richest experiences of the Delta. Where Earth meets river meets wetland, lies Jao. Surrounded by riverine forests and vast floodplains, Jao is the archetypal Okavango Delta camp, and a lush haven for wildlife. Boat in when the waters rise or travel by game drive vehicle when summer warms the land. At Jao, the endlessly dynamic waters provide a continuous element of surprise and all manner of experiences to explore this Botswana paradise.

Okavango Delta

Keep your ears open for a hundred different bird calls. Spy a tiny painted reed frog, or elephants padding silently past camp. Follow lions across the floodplains. You’ll soon discover why we work tirelessly to protect the unique ecosystem of the Okavango Delta. Jao is a place dedicated to the conservation of the waters and the dry land, and the plants, birds, and wildlife that call Botswana home.

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LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

A SOPHISTICATED RETREAT

Striking design elements impress at every turn. Marvel at the gallery and museum, relax in the library, or simply just be in Jao’s elaborate main area, surrounded by the trees and bird song of the Delta. Choose between five expansive safari suites or two sublime villas with private plunge pools and their own private butlers, chefs, guides, and vehicles. The perfect Okavango hideaway.

EXCELLENT GAME VIEWING

LIVE YOUR DREAM

Activities at Jao Camp include safaris both on land and water, depending on the time of year. Due to the fact that the Jao Concession is a private concession, Jao Camp is able to offer both day and night game drives. The game rich Hunda Island, which is reached via a 45 minute boat ride, provides an excellent location for all-day game drives which will include a picnic lunch. The water activities on offer at Jao Camp include safaris in power boats; you might also experience the calm silence of being paddled along a channel in a mokoro by an experienced guide.

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