Jao Tented Camp

The Jao is a concession area on the western side of Moremi and is part of the Okavango Delta System. The area has a large range of habitats ranging from open flood plain to permanent waterways and lagoons. The area is said to have Botswana's highest concentration of lions. All the Okavango big game can be found here, and there are excellent chances of spotting the predators on the game drives. Lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, buffalo and elephant are all found in this area, as well as good concentrations of zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and all the plains game.

Jao is a Premier Camp with nine large and spacious rooms. Each of the unique and beautiful twin-bedded canvas and thatched rooms has been individually handcrafted under the direction of renowned architects Sylvio Rech and Leslie Carstens. The rooms are built under a canopy of shady trees, with en-suite bathroom, hot and cold running water, a large bath and double vanity. There is an additional outside shower under the stars for those more adventurous guests who want to shower closer to nature. An outdoor "sala" invites guests to enjoy midday siestas with a view and a breeze. Rooms are raised off the ground and offer wonderful views of the surrounding flood plains. A raised walkway connects the rooms to the dining room and lounge area.

Activities include day and night game drives in open vehicles, mokoro (dugout canoe) trips to explore the crystal clear channels, islands and waterways, (water levels permitting) and walks. There is also a spa facility.

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