Why we like it
- Jao camp is located on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango Delta in the 60,000 hectare Jao concession
- A luxurious camp with two exclusive villas and five suites all with private plunge pools
- Activities on offer are day and night game drives, seasonal boating and fishing, mokoro trips, seasonal walking and sleep
- The two villas come complete with an exclusive vehicle, guide, chef and butler
About Jao Camp
This super luxurious camp is the flagship camp on the Jao concession, stay in beautifully appointed accommodation all with a private deck, plunge pool and indoor and outdoor showers. The main area is stunning, a two storey building with a lounge and dining area, a library, a boma, an excellent wine cellar, the Jao spa and a gym.
The Jao Concession is set in the most densely populated wetland area for sitatunga antelope and red lechwe, and of course hippopotamus and crocodile are regularly sighted. In the dry season lechwe, tsessebe, elephant, wildebeest and zebra occur here, and lion, cheetah and leopard are often sighted on the flood plains. In the summer months, activities are mostly game drives, whereas in the winter months mainly water-based activities are offered due to the seasonal flood waters.