Jao Reserve

A delightful water-based camp where you can enjoy an intimate and authentic Okavango Delta safari.

Embark on a discovery of the aquatic wonderland that is the Okavango. On an island in the Jao Reserve, surrounded by seasonally inundated floodplains and papyrus swamps, Botswanas Wilderness Jacana  takes its name from the birds that flourish here. Delta specials abound, while the semi-permanent water delivers unique encounters with an array of fascinating creatures.

In the heart of the Okavango, on a remote island, Jao invites you to discover one of the richest experiences of the Delta.

Where Earth meets river meets wetland, lies Jao. Surrounded by riverine forests and vast floodplains, Jao is the archetypal Okavango Delta camp, and a lush haven for wildlife. Boat in when the waters rise or travel by game drive vehicle when summer warms the land. At Jao, the endlessly dynamic waters provide a continuous element of surprise and all manner of experiences to explore this Botswana paradise.

Unearth all the Okavango has to offer on an authentic adventure at this intimate safari camp.

With direct access to the Delta’s waters and the open floodplains, Wilderness Kwetsani promises adventure and discovery. Explore the wetlands by boat or traditional mokoro. Here hippos and crocs dwell, and red lechwe and rare sitatunga leap across the channels. Keep a keen eye out for plains game such as giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and impalas, plus, of course, their predators.

Wilderness Little Tubu is an enchanting wildlife sanctuary on game-rich Hunda Island in the Okavango Delta  - only a few have the privilege to visit.

Deeply personal and life changing, Little Tubu offers a safari experience like few others. Three eco-chic, luxury tents are perched on raised platforms overlooking a spectacle of untamed Okavango wilderness.

One of Earth’s ultimate untamed places. Wilderness Tubu Tree is tucked deep in the Hunda Island of the Okavango Delta.

Tubu Tree is the ultimate setting for exhilarating wildlife encounters. Elevated tents on raised platforms offer breathtaking views and easy access to a vast wilderness teeming with iconic African wildlife.   

Under the tree canopy, on the edge of picture-perfect floodplains bristling with water-loving wildlife, discover an Okavango island beyond imagination. Here every minute in nature whispers of adventure and discovery. Possibilities of encountering resident leopards and wild dogs, perhaps even the elusive Pel’s fishing-owl.

Wilderness Tubu Tree is picture perfect, from arguably Africa’s finest little bar, overlooking the grassy floodplains, to its elegant tents and family unit built into the trees. The spacious tents are connected to the lounge areas by elevated wooden walkways. An intimate space with eight suites, including a family unit, ideal for a safari with close friends and families.

Our guests’ food experience is a journey in itself, and we want you to feel truly indulged as you discover local ingredients and learn about Tubu Tree’s spectacular area. We believe that the more food is locally grown, the more we can manage it from Earth to plate – to reduce our foodprint, strengthen our ties with the community and create a healthier, more harmonious environment for all of us.

Tucked onto an island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Wilderness Pelo is the perfect setting for a water-based safari.

Remote, pristine and utterly charming. Pelo means heart in Setswana – a fitting name for this light-footprint camp, which sits on a heart-shaped island in the deepest part of the Okavango Delta. A birder’s paradise, explore the myriad channels on a traditional mokoro, spotting a Pel’s fishing-owl, African jacanas and ‘umbrella fishing’ black herons - with elephants and other African wildlife seen feeding in the distance on the floodplains.