Standard Twin/Double Tents (5 rooms)
Wilderness Jacana
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Wilderness Jacana
There is much to explore in the aquatic wonderland around Wilderness Jacana.
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Wilderness Jacana
Relax in the intimate setting of the raised deck at your well-appointed en-suite tented room (one of just five).
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Wilderness Jacana
Lean back on a mokoro ride, taking in the unique perspective this serene activity offers.
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Wilderness Jacana
The mokoro is a traditional dugout canoe, originally carved from sausage trees, now made from fibreglass to conserve the trees.
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Wilderness Jacana
Nestled among dense palms, magnificent trees and surrounded by seasonally inundated floodplains, Jacana offers an intimate Okavango island experience.
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Wilderness Jacana
Family-style dining in the elevated main area.
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Wilderness Jacana
Float along the channels, eye-level with reed frogs and malachite kingfishers.
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Wilderness Jacana
A mokoro outing offers some of the Delta's most peaceful, intimate nature encounters.
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Wilderness Jacana
As a water-based camp, Jacana offers the best in aquatic adventures.
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Wilderness Jacana
Semi-aquatic red lechwe are ideally adapted to the waterways around Jacana.
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Wilderness Jacana
Just in time for a sundowner and to prepare for dinner.
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Wilderness Jacana
Quietly meandering along a channel, guests get to see the tiny creatures up close.
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Wilderness Jacana
Drift across a water-filled floodplain on a late afternoon excursion.
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Wilderness Jacana
Water activities are a highlight of any stay at Jacana.
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Wilderness Jacana
Coffee- and tea-stop on a game drive.
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Wilderness Jacana
Elegant lechwe are a feature of the landscape here.
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Wilderness Jacana
Playful spotted hyena cubs at their den.
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Wilderness Jacana
Prancing red lechwe seen from a game drive.
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Wilderness Jacana
Jacana's island location offers guests the quintessential Okavango Delta experience.
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Wilderness Jacana
Learning to swim early is essential for young elephants.
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Wilderness Jacana
Elephants negotiating an inundated floodplain.
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Wilderness Jacana
Waterbirds are another feature of this delightful island camp's landscape.
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Wilderness Jacana
Cormorant in full cry.
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Wilderness Jacana
Great egret in breeding plumage.
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Wilderness Jacana
Getting eye-level with a malachite kingfisher is on every photographer's wish list.
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Wilderness Jacana
Curious giraffes watching the watchers.
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Wilderness Jacana
Older male buffalos are known as 'dagha boys' after their propensity for wallowing in mud ('idakha' in many Southern African indigenous languages).
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Wilderness Jacana
Basking Nile crocodile seen from a boat trip.
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Wilderness Jacana
Did you know? An African elephant has some 50,000 muscles in its amazingly dexterous trunk.
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Wilderness Jacana
This little reed frog is about the size of an average adult thumb.
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Wilderness Jacana
Set on a small island, Wilderness Jacana promises a visual, tangible experience in the seasonal Delta waters.
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Wilderness Jacana
Boma night proudly celebrates the culture and traditions of our Batswana staff members.
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Wilderness Jacana
Traditional dancing on Boma night.
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Wilderness Jacana
Jacana's talented basket-weavers will gladly explain the stories behind the patterns in their beautiful wares.
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Wilderness Jacana
The food experience at Jacana is a journey in itself.
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Wilderness Jacana
Nestled amongst dense palms and magnificent trees, sink into a comfy chair in the lounge, and drink in the atmosphere.
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Wilderness Jacana
Poolside is where you want to be during the heat of the day.
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Wilderness Jacana
Discover Botswana at its best through touch, taste, and smell, at mealtimes.
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Wilderness Jacana
Mealtime choices are not found wanting, even in this remotest corner of the Okavango Delta.
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Wilderness Jacana
Feast your eyes on the view from your spot in the dining area.
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Wilderness Jacana
Pool with a view.
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Wilderness Jacana
Dine outside on a clear evening to capture the magic of the star-studded African sky.
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Wilderness Jacana
Safari camp fire pits are affectionately known as 'bush TV' for their obviously contemplative nature.
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Wilderness Jacana
Is there a better spot to debrief after a thrilling day out on safari activities?
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Wilderness Jacana
Jacana has arguably the best setting in the Okavango Delta for waterborne activities.
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Wilderness Jacana
Jacana is a remote and exclusive slice of Okavango paradise, with just five tented guest suites.
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Wilderness Jacana
Soak in Jacana's sublime setting from a completely private outdoor bubble bath at your guest tent.
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Wilderness Jacana
Jacana's guest tents have raised decks for optimal views of the exquisite surrounds.
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Wilderness Jacana
Elegance and comfort are the watchwords of Jacana's guest tent decor.
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Highlights
- An intimate and authentic Okavango experience with tangible exposure to the seasonal Delta waters, as the camp is situated on a small island.
- The semi-permanent water allows encounters with the fascinating creatures that flourish in this unique environment, from hippos, crocodiles and water-loving elephants, to a wealth of waterbirds, including the emblematic African jacana.
- Numerous Okavango specials abound, including wattled crane, Pel’s fishing-owl, sitatunga and red lechwe.
Destination: Discover true paradise on this secluded tree-island in the beautifully scenic Jao Flats area of the Jao Reserve. Surrounded by seasonally inundated floodplains and papyrus swamps, this attractive camp is built on raised wooden decks to maximise the glorious views over the ever-changing landscape. The waters’ ebb and flow brings different wildlife and fresh new adventures with every season.
Experience: Guests can look forward to close encounters with aquatic specialists like African jacana, aptly nicknamed lily trotters, as they delicately step from one waterlily pad to the next. Marvel at the pods of hippos, and elephants that come in to drink. Embark on game drives in the summer months after the inundation has receded, scanning for lion, wild dog, and elusive leopard. And stretch your legs on a nature trail with our passionate guides, who will teach guests even more about the wildlife. At night, share tales around the floating fire deck with a 220-degree view of the immense floodplains, long into the star-filled night.
Purpose: By partnering with the Tubu Joint Management Committee and Pack for a Purpose, our Children in the Wilderness initiative at Jacana inspires and educates children in the Okavango Delta, opening their eyes and minds to the importance of protecting the environment. By staying with us, guests directly contribute to Jacana’s community upliftment, and help to shape the next generation of custodians of the wild.
Wildlife: Wilderness Jacana is set in the Jao Reserve, which offers over 60,000 hectares of pristine wilderness to explore. Wildlife concentrations in this area of the Okavango depend on water flow and volume, changing from season to season. In the summer months when the Delta waters are low, look out for lechwe, tsessebe, and large herds of elephant. You may also spot lion, and occasionally leopard as game drives are possible at this time. However, a true wetland area, it is the perfect home for Africa’s only amphibious antelope, the rare sitatunga, and abundant red lechwe. Birding is exceptional here, with a wealth of water birds on parade. Spot Pel's fishing-owls, and African and lesser jacanas, as well as other Okavango specials such as slaty egret and African pygmy-goose.
Wilderness Jacana: Nestled amongst dense palms, magnificent trees and surrounded by seasonally inundated floodplains, Jacana is an intimate island experience. Just five tents are set on raised wooden decks to maximise the panoramic views of the broad channels fronting the camp.
The elevated double-storey main area is framed by dense wild date palms and an enormous canopy of mangosteens. The pool, raised bar area, jetty and floating fire deck, as well as the expansive viewing deck, offer guests the quintessential Okavango Delta water camp experience.
