Jao Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana
5-star hotel
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Set on a secluded island in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Jao provides an exceptional safari adventure amid the wilderness. The lodge's innovative design of steel, wood, and glass features towering interiors filled with natural light and panoramic views of the surrounding bush. Enveloped by riverine forests and expansive floodplains, Jao immerses guests in the rich ecosystems of the Delta, offering unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife. Jao appeals to travelers passionate about wildlife and authentic safari experiences, offering an exclusive setting and intimate connection with nature.

Rooms and suites

Jao's spaces reflect refined elegance and a seamless connection to nature. The five expansive safari suites offer private decks with plunge pools and cushioned swing chairs overlooking the Delta. Interiors feature natural materials and high-end furnishings, including indoor and outdoor showers and freestanding bathtubs. The two villas provide ultimate private retreats with dedicated butlers, personal chefs, private guides, and safari vehicles, making them suitable for families or small groups wanting an intimate safari experience. Every detail ensures unparalleled comfort while connecting guests with the surroundings of the Okavango Delta.

Amenities and experiences
Dining

Locally inspired dishes with fresh regional ingredients, fine South African wines, meals in the dining area, under the stars in the boma, or privately on your deck.

Wellness

Award-winning spa treatments.

Fitness

Gym overlooking the bush.

Water activities

Water safaris by motorboat or mokoro canoe, seasonal catch-and-release fishing, sleep-out experiences under the stars.

Wildlife viewing

Game drives to spot lions, leopards, buffalo herds, red lechwe; full-day trips to Hunda Island for wildlife encounters.

Aerial tours

Helicopter tours over the Delta.

Birdwatching

Over 100 species including the rare Pel's fishing owl.

Cultural experiences

On-site gallery and museum about the Delta's history and ecology, library about the Okavango Delta's heritage.

How to get here

Located on a remote island within the private 60,000-hectare Jao Reserve in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Jao offers exclusive access to some of the Delta's most untouched habitats, bordered by the Moremi Game Reserve to the east. Depending on the season, guests arrive by boat during high waters or by game drive vehicle in the summer months.

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