Okavango Delta
Wilderness Jao Camp
A combination of land and water-based safari experience
Very intimately placed in the private Jao Concession area bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, Wilderness Jao Camp is a luxurious way to experience this beautiful part of the world.
With just nine tented rooms, you will be well looked after and be able to enjoy some incredible service tied in with excellent guiding. Each of the tented rooms are situated a short distance from the main area and are accessed via raised walkways which adds to the charm of the place. All of the tents have their own deck area with great views over the expanse of floodplains before them, you will be nice and comfortable in your luxurious canvas setting. Wilderness Jao Camp also has a great wine cellar where you can enjoy a private dinner and if you really wanted to treat yourself, they have a great spa where you can enjoy some superb treatments.
Within the camp itself, you have access to two plunge pools which you might want to dip into in the afternoon heat when you aren’t relaxing inside the beautifully decorated interior with a nice book from the library. Activities here are entirely dependent on the flood levels at the time of year you visit, however as a rule of thumb you can expect about 30% game drives and 70% water activities which give you a brilliant and new perspective of the animals that call this place their home. Mekoro trips are highly recommended! As the camp is within its own concession area, it also has the ability to provide night drives (weather permitting) to spot the elusive nocturnal creatures found here.
Highlights
Nine luxury tents
Jao spa
Wine cellar
Two plunge pools
Library
Gym
Morning, afternoon and night game drives
Mokoro safaris
The impact of your stay:
- Profits from each room night directly support Wilderness’s non-profit, Children in the Wilderness, dedicated to engaging children in conservation in Botswana through annual camps and eco-clubs.
- Wilderness Jao plays a crucial role in enhancing food security in Botswana. The initiative collaborates closely with small-scale farming businesses, offering critical training and infrastructural development. This strategic approach enables farmers to access local tourism supply chains, fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
- In rural Botswana, Wilderness has implemented a water provision programme, ensuring local communities have access to safe and clean water, addressing a fundamental need and improving overall well-being.
- Wilderness actively collaborates with Ecoexist, a non-profit empowering local farmers. This partnership provides practical, affordable, and effective tools to deter crop-raiding and reduce conflicts with elephants. Through these initiatives, Wilderness contributes to the harmonious coexistence of wildlife and communities in Botswana.
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