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OVERVIEW ON JACANA CAMP IN OKAVANGO DELTA
Situated on a small island in the beautiful Jao flats area of the concession, Jacana Camp offers remote seclusion. Accommodation is in five Meru-style tents, each raised on a wooden deck with a view. The en-suite bathroom is enclosed but roofless allowing views of the African skies. The main dining area is on an elevated wooden deck between two enormous sycamore trees, and surrounded by dense wild date palms. Downstairs, there is a cosy lounge with large viewing deck, and open area to sit around the fire. behind this is another thatched relaxation area with hammocks. Meals are sometimes enjoyed outdoors in a traditional African boma. Jacana Camp is a true water camp, offering mokoro safaris all year round, as well as game drives when the flood-waters have receded – generally between October and April.
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Location Of Jacana Camp
Jacana Camp is positioned in the exclusive Jao Concession on the Moremi Game Reserve boundary in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Near to the Panhandle in the Delta’s north-west, the 60 000-hectare Jao Concession’s ecosystem varies from east to west: from the magical Jao Flats – picturesque floodplains with lush palm islands and riparian forest – to the dryer Hunda Island, covered in acacia and mopane woodland and the largest area of dry land locally during the annual floods The Jao ecosystem encompassing Jacana is set in one of the most densely populated wetland areas for sitatunga and red lechwe. All the big animals can be found regularly in the area: including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo. Wildlife concentrations within this part of the Okavango Delta depend on the water flow and volume and thus change from season to season. Birdlife is abundant; enthusiasts can spot Pel’s Fishing-Owl as well as African and Lesser Jacanas and a host of other Okavango specials such as Slaty Egret, African Pygmy-Goose and Western Banded Snake-Eagle.
Safari Experience At Jacana Camp
The game viewing depends on the time of year and the water levels in the Okavango. Lechwe, hippo, reedbuck, crocodile, and sitatunga are often seen on water activities, Elephants are common when the fan palm fruit is ripe – late July onwards. Plains game is good and birding is excellent.
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Activities At Jacana Camp
- 20% game drives and 80% water activities (very much dependent on flood levels and time of year).
- Land game drives in 2 x 10-seater open 4 x 4 Land Rover accommodating maximum seven guests, thus allowing all guests an outside seat.
- The camp has a supply of bean bags for guests to use to steady their camera while on game drive.
- Private activities available on request.
- Water game viewing in 6 x 2-seater mokoros (traditional dug-out canoe).
- Boating trips 1 x 12-seater boat in the waterways east of camp and 1 x 7-seater.
- Fishing on a catch and release basis year round except January and February when fishing is barred by law for breeding. We offer spinner rods and a small range of lures. Fly fishing equipment to be supplied by guest if required.
- A raised hide located about 40 minutes from camp which can be used for sleep-outs – maximum 4 guests at a time and is equipped with a long-drop loo. Only accessible during the day light hours during the flood season.
Summary For Jacana Camp
ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
5 tents in total comprising
- 3 x ¾ twin bedded tents
- 1 x King size bedded tent
- 1 x Family Unit comprising 2 separate tents, each with their own entrance, joined by a bathroom in the middle
- 1 twin guides tent (not the same standard as a guest tent)
- This camp can accommodate 12 guests plus tour leader.
Tent details:
- Meru-style tents, raised off the ground on decks.
- En-suite facilities with open air shower.
- Each room has a veranda with a spectacular vista over the floodplains.
- Fan in each tent.
- Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each tent.
- Safe in each tent.
CAMP DESCRIPTION
- Dining room raised on decking, overlooking the floodplains.
- Bar and lounge area downstairs, beneath dining area.
- Landscape view from lounge and dining area.
- Evening campfire.
- Gazebo with hammocks.
- Plunge pool.
- Curio shop.
- Slide projector available.
Other Notes On Jacana Camp In Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Children of all ages are welcome, however, private activities need to be booked and paid for.
- Jao airstrip is located 35 minutes’ drive and boat ride from camp.
