Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari

Jao Camp is situated on a remote island within the private Jao Reserve in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, where floodplains, palm islands and waterways converge to create a richly diverse safari environment.

The camp features five elevated suites and two exclusive villas, each designed to maximise privacy and panoramic Delta views. All suites and villas include private plunge pools, generous indoor and outdoor living areas, en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, and spacious private decks. The two villas are ideal for families or small groups and include dedicated staff (a private guide, chef and butler) ensuring a fully tailored safari experience.

Wildlife activities are varied and seasonal, reflecting the dynamic Delta ecosystem. Guests can enjoy guided game drives, mokoro excursions through tranquil channels, boating (water level dependent), walking safaris and seasonal fishing. The reserve is renowned for its diverse habitats and predator sightings, alongside elephant, buffalo and red lechwe.

Beyond safari activities, Jao Camp offers a well-equipped gym, spa, and a curated museum space celebrating the natural history and cultural heritage of the region.

Fully solar powered, Jao Camp combines contemporary architecture with environmental sensitivity, delivering a refined yet immersive safari experience in one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness destinations.

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Jao Camp Suite Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Suite Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Suite Credit: Dana Allen

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Wildlife Credit: Dana Allen

Wildlife Credit: Dana Allen

Wildlife Credit: Dana Allen

Wildlife Credit: Dana Allen

Wildlife Credit: Dana Allen

Wildlife Credit: Dana Allen

Wildlife Credit: Dana Allen

Wildlife Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Suite

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.

Jao Camp Suite Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Suite Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Suite Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Suite Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Suite Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Suite Credit: Dana Allen

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Wheelchair Friendly

Jao Villa

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.

Jao Camp Villa Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Villa Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Villa Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Villa Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Villa Credit: Dana Allen

Jao Camp Villa Credit: Dana Allen

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Facilities, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Safe, Smoke Alarm

Property Facilities

Battery Charging Facilities, Children Friendly, Credit Card Facilities, Disabled Friendly , Eco Friendly, Gym / Fitness Centre, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Meal On Request, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Restaurant, Spa

Wilderness Abu Camp is set in a pristine riverine forest and blends in seamlessly with the magnificent surrounding hardwood trees. Looking out over a large lagoon, an imaginative use of canvas has created a unique and luxurious style of tent. Each of the six en-suite tents has its own distinctive furnishings and fittings, imparting an air of opulence in the bush, featuring an indoor and outdoor shower, an outdoor copper bath, and a private plunge pool sunken into the elevated teak deck. The multi-decked lounge and dining area, well-stocked library, gym and pool in the main area will keep you entertained, informed and energised while at Wilderness Abu Camp.

Game drives, guided nature walks, mokoro excursions and boating reveal the many wonders of this wildlife-rich area. The team delight in creating unique moments for guests, with sumptuous meals enjoyed in the bush, dining on tapas, to idyllic sundowner spots, or sharing stories around the camp fire, and movie nights under the starry skies.

INSIDER'S TIP: The Abu Private Reserve is one of the largest exclusive protected areas in the Okavango Delta. A richly diverse area with a remarkable mosaic of habitats, abundance of wildlife, and iconic Delta landscapes of palm-studded islands and grassy floodplains, seasonally inundated with pure, crystal-clear water descending from the Angolan highlands.

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Wilderness Abu Camp The lagoon in front of Abu is a focal point for views from the camp, as well as mokoro activities

Wilderness Abu Camp One of the six ultra spacious tented guest suites

Wilderness Abu Camp Abu is renowned for its lion sightings

Wilderness Abu Camp Always be on the look out for the big cats of Abu

Wilderness Abu Camp The pool deck is a great spot to enjoy the view with your favourite tipple

Wilderness Abu Camp Low and slow is the mokoro way - ideal for watching the abundant water birds

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Wilderness Abu Camp is set in a pristine riverine forest, blending in seamlessly with the magnificent hardwood trees. The camp provides the very best in luxury safari accommodation, impeccable service, and an extraordinary wildlife experience in one of the largest, most diverse private reserves in the Okavango Delta.

Each of the luxury canvas guest tents offers its own distinctive style, while being at one with the surroundings. Each tent has a generous deck featuring a secluded outdoor copper bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower, and private plunge pool. The lounge and writing desk offer spaces for relaxation and reflection, while the endless lagoon views invite your imagination to wander.

Wilderness Abu Camp is a haven of peace and tranquillity where the rhythms of nature feed one’s soul.

Property Facilities

Bar, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available)

Room Facilities

Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Game Drives, Massages, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Cultural Tours, Helicopter Scenic Flights