Wilderness Jao

One of Jao's signature design features is the marvellous bird’s nest-styled pool gazebo on the edge of the water.

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Wilderness Jao

The dining experience at Jao is a journey in itself.

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Wilderness Jao

Jao's award-winning spa offers a wide range of soothing massage treatments.

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Wilderness Jao

Catching golden hour from a mokoro.

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Wilderness Jao

Hunda Island is a famed leopard hot-spot.

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Wilderness Jao

The rare and highly sought-after Pel's fishing owl can be reliably seen at Jao.

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The extremely elusive aquatic sitatunga antelope are another Jao speciality sighting.

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Wilderness Jao

Wildlife viewing on a sublimely quiet mokoro excursion.

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Wilderness Jao

The Jao Pride is thriving.

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Wilderness Jao

The convivial fire pit, the ideal setting for the retelling of the day's adventures.

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Wilderness Jao

The accommodation is a sculptural marvel of natural and recycled materials.

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Wilderness Jao

At Jao we invite you into a world where nature and architecture collide.

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Wilderness Jao

One of Jao's signature design features is its bird's-nest pool deck.

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Wilderness Jao

Built into the towering trees, Jao’s elaborate design never ceases to impress.

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Wilderness Jao

A private dinner for two with iconic Delta views.

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Wilderness Jao

Jao's lovely setting is incomparable when the Delta waters are at their highest.

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Wilderness Jao

Table for two overlooking the floodplain in front of Jao.

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Wilderness Jao

Pre-dinner drinks and a cosy chat around the firepit.

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Wilderness Jao

Jao boasts towering, spacious interiors that have been thoughtfully crafted to create the ultimate African safari experience.

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Wilderness Jao

Marvel at the gallery and museum, then relax in the library.

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Wilderness Jao

View the passing wildlife parade from the pool deck.

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Wilderness Jao

A full menu of spa therapies, from facials to manicures, and a range of signature massage options, are available at Jao.

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Wilderness Jao

Front row seats to the action.

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Wilderness Jao

Early morning by the fire.

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Wilderness Jao

Feel indulged as you discover Botswana at its best on boma night.

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Wilderness Jao

Lunchtime dining setting.

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Wilderness Jao

A fire to ward off the nip of winter chill in the air.

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Wilderness Jao

The private dining settings are endlessly amazing.

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Wilderness Jao

Surrounded by riverine forest, Jao is the archetypal Okavango Delta camp.

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Wilderness Jao

Jao's mindful design seamlessly embraces the surrounding bush.

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Wilderness Jao

Jao's giraffe skeleton will be a talking point long after your safari is over.

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Wilderness Jao

Jao's spacious interiors embrace the light and its natural surroundings.

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Wilderness Jao

From the lounge, keep your ears tuned for a hundred different bird calls.

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