Okavango Delta
Jacana Camp
One of the classic water camps, Jacana offers mostly boat-based activities throughout the year. Jacana is situated about 25km west of Mombo, outside the Moremi Game reserve on the 60,000-hectare Jao Reserve.
Jacana Camp accommodates a maximum of ten guests in five deluxe meru-style tents. The tents are tastefully decorated, fitted with a fan and comfortable furnishings and set on wooden decks overlooking the floodplains. The bathrooms are enclosed, but roofless, offering an enjoyable and refreshing experience.
The camp’s facilities include a plunge pool, curio shop and gazebo with hammocks. There is a raised hide about 40 minutes from camp which can be used by small groups for sleep outs. The camp atmosphere is relaxed and down-to-earth and there are beautiful views from Jacana’s bar/lounge area across the delta floodplains.
The Okavango’s flood levels fluctuate throughout the year and thus the focus of activities varies with the timing of your visit. Generally though, activities are water-based and include fishing (basic equipment is provided by the camp), boating trips in the waterways to the east of the camp and water game viewing in a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) which are both seasonal. Depending on water levels, game drives and night drives are available as the floodwaters recede from September to May (timing approximate).
Facilities
Deluxe meru-style tents on wooden decks overlooking the floodplains. The bathrooms are enclosed, but roofless. There is also a plunge pool, curio shop and gazebo with hammocks.
Local Wildlife
The camp focusses mostly on water birds and mammals including otters, the rare sitatunga and red lechwe. Bird highlights include Pel's fishing owl, African and lesser jacanas, slaty egret and African pygmy-goose. When flood waters are low, you can occasionally see elephant, lion and leopard here.
Optional Activities
Boat safaris, mokoro excursions, fishing and game drives are included on a shared basis.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
Take a macro lens on your mokoro safaris if possible. Some of the reed frogs are impossibly small but make for great photos.
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