Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, park fees , laundry, return airstrip transfers & Intermittent WiFi
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: day & night game drives, mokoro excursions (seasonal) and boating (seasonal)
Jao Camp is situated in the Jao Reserve, an area of 60,000 hectares, in Botswana's Okavango Delta. It is built in a private reserve bordering on the Moremi Game Reserve, to the west of Mombo, on a densely wooded, oval shaped island. The camp is positioned to accommodate excellent views of the floodplains and savannah, which can be enjoyed from the privacy of your private balcony or from the communal boma.
Jao Camp is one of the most luxurious in Botswana. Accommodation is five twin-bedded tented rooms and two Villas comprising of identical bedrooms with two three quarter beds and each bed with its own en-suite facilities, under cool thatch, overlooking the hippo filled lagoon in front of the camp. Each of the suites has its own large bedroom area, lounge and a deluxe en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower. The private deck allows you to view the game and wildlife in total seclusion. The thatched main dining and lounge area is positioned for you to enjoy sundowners while you watch the sunset and a candlelit meal can be enjoyed in the open air within the boma. For those wanting a more private dining experience, meals can be enjoyed al fresco on your private deck. For a truly rejuvenating experience, Jao also has a salon where a wide range of massage therapies are offered.
This area comprises a superb variety of habitats, ranging from permanent waterways and lagoons on the one extreme to thick Kalahari sands on the other. Jao Camp offers both land and water activities, the focus of which is dependent on the fluctuating levels of the Okavango's floodwater. Day and night game drives are offered, giving you an opportunity to explore this magical reserve. Water levels permitting, boating and mokoro excursions in traditional dugout canoes offer a tranquil escape on the winding waterways of the delta. There are two platform hides in the Jao Concession offering secluded game viewing, up close but in safety, providing amazing photographic opportunities.
Airstrip Transfer Time: 15 minutes
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Jao Camp Pool
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Jao Camp Island
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Jao Camp Entrance Bridge
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Jao Camp Pool
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Jao Camp Main Area
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Jao Camp Main Area
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Jao Camp Dining
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Jao Camp Raised Fireplace
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Jao Camp Suite
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Jao Camp Villa
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Jao Camp Pool
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Jao Camp Suite
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Jao Camp Lounge
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Jao Camp Dining
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Jao Camp Lounge
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Jao Camp Dining
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Jao Camp Museum
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Jao Camp Wine Cellar
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Jao Camp Riverside Fireplace
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Jao Camp Pool
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Jao Camp Boma
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Jao Camp Boma
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Jao Camp Boma
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Jao Camp Spa
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Jao Camp Spa
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Jao Camp Spa
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Jao Camp Spa
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Jao Camp Suite
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Jao Camp Suite Bathroom
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Jao Camp Villa Lounge
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Jao Camp Villa Lounge
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Jao Camp Villa Fireplace
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Jao Camp Suite Plunge Pool
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Jao Camp Suite
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Jao Camp Suite
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Jao Camp Suite
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Jao Camp Suite
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Jao Camp Dining
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Jao Camp Dining
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Jao Camp Museum Dining
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Game Drive
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Game Drive
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Game Drive
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Boating
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Mokoro
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Mokoro
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Each Jao Suite is elevated on decking and thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly with its island setting in the Jao Reserve. The open-plan layout includes a main bedroom, comfortable lounge area, dressing space and en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, double vanities and a freestanding bath.
Full-height sliding doors extend to the steel ring beam, opening onto an expansive private deck with a private plunge pool overlooking the surrounding channel and floodplains. The elevated position offers sweeping Delta views and exceptional privacy, with wildlife often visible directly from the suite.
A built-in daybed within the lounge area converts into an additional bed, ideally suited for a child or young guest, allowing flexible triple accommodation when required.
Each suite also features a kitchenette and dining area, Climate Wizard air-cooling system, Calore fireplace, overhead fan, mosquito net, Wi-Fi and in-room safe, ensuring comfort throughout the seasons. Natural materials including wood, steel and glass reflect the architectural language of the main camp while maintaining a refined, contemporary aesthetic.
Generous in scale and designed for seamless indoor–outdoor living, the Jao Suite offers an immersive and sophisticated base from which to explore the diverse land and water-based experiences of the Jao Reserve.
The two Jao Villas represent the most exclusive accommodation category at Jao Camp, offering generous scale, privacy and a fully personalised safari experience within the heart of the Jao Reserve.
Each villa comprises two full en-suite suites, connected by a central shared lounge and dining area. Each suite features its own bedroom and private bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers and a freestanding bath. A built-in daybed within each suite area converts into an additional bed, ideally suited for a child or young guest, allowing flexibility for families of four to six guests.
The shared living space opens onto a private deck, where a plunge pool and private fire pit overlook the surrounding floodplains, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor gathering space.
Each villa operates with a dedicated private team, including a guide, chef and butler, allowing complete flexibility in daily safari schedules and dining arrangements. Meals may be enjoyed privately within the villa or in the main camp dining areas, offering guests the choice between exclusivity and shared camp ambience.
Guests also enjoy full access to Jao’s spa, gym, gallery and main camp facilities.
The Jao Villa offers a refined, flexible and immersive safari experience within one of the Okavango Delta’s most diverse wilderness settings.
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| CONTACT | 2676863777 |
Reservation/Bookings |
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| reservations@jaocollection.com | |
| TELEPHONE | 2676863777 |
| WEBSITE | https://jaoreserve.com/jao-camp/ |
Marketing |
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| CONTACT | Ryan Kays |
| ryan@jaoreserve.com | |
| TELEPHONE | 26772812167 |
General |
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| PHYSICAL ADDRESS |
Jao Okavango North-West Botswana |
| FACEBOOK PAGE | https://www.facebook.com/JaoReserve |
