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Wilderness Jao Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Wilderness Jao Camp

Exclusive access to some of Africa's best wildlife areas

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A combination of land and water-based safari experiences

Very intimately placed in the private Jao Concession area bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, Wilderness Jao Camp offers a luxurious way to experience this beautiful part of the world.

You will be well looked after in the nine tented rooms here, with incredible service and excellent guiding. Each of the tented rooms is situated a short distance from the main area and accessed via charming raised walkways. All of the tents have their own deck area with great views over the expanse of floodplains. Inside, you’ll find peace and comfort in the luxurious canvas setting. Wilderness Jao Camp also has a great wine cellar where you can enjoy a private dinner and a great spa where you can enjoy some superb treatments.

Within the camp itself, you have access to two plunge pools, ideal in the afternoon heat if you aren’t relaxing inside with a book from the library. Activities here are entirely dependent on the flood levels at the time of year you visit, however as a rule of thumb you can expect a split of about 30% game drives and 70% water activities, which gives you a brilliant perspective of the animals that call this place their home. Mokoro trips are highly recommended. As the camp is within its own concession area, it also can also provide night drives (weather permitting) to spot the elusive nocturnal creatures found here.

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The impact of your stay:

Profits from each room night directly support Wilderness’s non-profit, Children in the Wilderness, dedicated to engaging children in conservation in Botswana through annual camps and eco-clubs. Wilderness Jao plays a crucial role in enhancing food security in Botswana. The initiative collaborates closely with small-scale farming businesses, offering critical training and infrastructural development. This strategic approach enables farmers to access local tourism supply chains, fostering sustainable agricultural practices. In rural Botswana, Wilderness has implemented a water provision programme, ensuring local communities have access to safe and clean water, addressing a fundamental need and improving overall well-being. Wilderness actively collaborates with Ecoexist, a non-profit empowering local farmers. This partnership provides practical, affordable, and effective tools to deter crop-raiding and reduce conflicts with elephants. Through these initiatives, Wilderness contributes to the harmonious coexistence of wildlife and communities in Botswana.

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