Luxury Lodges · Okavango Delta, Botswana
Jao Camp Jao Suite
Overview
Each Jao Suite is elevated on decking and thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly with its island setting in the Jao Reserve.
The open-plan layout includes a main bedroom, comfortable lounge area, dressing space and en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, double vanities and a freestanding bath.
Full-height sliding doors extend to the steel ring beam, opening onto an expansive private deck with a private plunge pool overlooking the surrounding channel and floodplains. The elevated position offers sweeping Delta views and exceptional privacy, with wildlife often visible directly from the suite.
A built-in daybed within the lounge area converts into an additional bed, ideally suited for a child or young guest, allowing flexible triple accommodation when required.
Each suite also features a kitchenette and dining area, Climate Wizard air-cooling system, Calore fireplace, overhead fan, mosquito net, Wi-Fi and in-room safe, ensuring comfort throughout the seasons. Natural materials including wood, steel and glass reflect the architectural language of the main camp while maintaining a refined, contemporary aesthetic.
Generous in scale and designed for seamless indoor–outdoor living, the Jao Suite offers an immersive and sophisticated base from which to explore the diverse land and water-based experiences of the Jao Reserve.
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Languages spoken
English
Property facilities
Battery Charging Facilities, Children Friendly, Credit Card Facilities, Disabled Friendly, Eco Friendly, Gym / Fitness Centre, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Meal On Request, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Restaurant, Spa
Location
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See the stay
Discover the Jao Reserve – Okavango Delta
Welcome to the Jao Reserve, one of the most iconic private reserves in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Here, a remarkable mosaic of floodplains, palm islands, winding channels, and rich woodland habitats creates one of the most diverse safari landscapes in Africa. Within the reserve, six distinctive camps, Jao, Kwetsani, Tubu Tree, Little Tubu, Jacana, and Pelo, offer different perspectives of this extraordinary Delta environment. Each camp is positioned in a unique setting, allowing guests to experience the changing character of the Okavango across its varied habitats. The Jao Reserve is renowned for the variety of safari experiences it offers. Venture out on open-vehicle game drives through woodland and grassland, glide quietly through waterlily-filled channels by mokoro, or explore the Delta by boat as seasonal floodwaters transform the landscape. Wildlife encounters are equally diverse, from large herds of lechwe and buffalo moving across the floodplains to the excitement of tracking predators such as lion and leopard. Bird enthusiasts are also rewarded with exceptional birdlife throughout the reserve. This is the Okavango Delta in its full richness, dynamic, diverse, and unforgettable.
The Journey In – New Safari Vehicles at Jao Reserve
This video highlights the delivery of the new Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicles travelling from Maun into the Jao Reserve. These vehicles replace our long-serving heritage fleet of Land Rovers and form part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a modern, reliable fleet in one of Africa’s most remote safari environments. Operating in the Okavango Delta presents unique logistical challenges, and ensuring that our vehicles and equipment remain in top operating condition is essential to delivering a safe and comfortable safari experience. Purpose-built for comfort, safety, and exceptional visibility, these custom game viewer vehicles allow guests to explore the Delta from an elevated perspective. Spacious seating, open sides, and uninterrupted window views ensure that every guest enjoys a prime vantage point for wildlife viewing and photography. The vehicles are used for daily safari activities across the reserve and are designed to carry up to six guests, with each seat offering excellent visibility of the surrounding wilderness. For many guests, the journey from the airstrip to camp, and every drive that follows, is where the safari truly begins.
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