Jacana Camp

(Okavango Delta - Botswana)

General Description
Situated about 25 kilometres west of Mombo, outside the Moremi Game reserve on the Jao flats, Jacana Camp is a water-oriented camp that offers mokoro and walking safaris all year round. Game drives are also on offer year round but night drives are only possible from September to May as water levels restrict this activity when the flood is in.

The camp is set in one of the most densely populated wetland areas for Sitatunga and Red Lechwe. Wildlife concentrations depend on the water flow and volume and thus change from season to season, but a variety of game can be found in the area, including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo. Pels Fishing Owl is a favourite amongst birders, as are greater and lesser Jacanas.

The camp has a plunge pool for cooling off from the midday sun. The main dining area is on an elevated wooden deck between two magnificent sycamore fig trees and surrounded by dense wild date palms. Downstairs, there is a cosy bar and lounge with an area for an open fire under the stars.

Accommodation
Jacana Camp has 5 meru-style tents. Each tent is on a wooden deck overlooking the floodplains and has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and shower. The bathroom is enclosed but roofless allowing for showers by starlight. All rooms have fans and soaps, shampoo, towels and insect repellents are provided.

Dining
The main dining area, where meals are served is on an elevated wooden deck between two magnificent sycamore fig trees and surrounded by dense wild date palms.

Facilities
- Plunge pool
- Curio shop
- Evening campfire
- Gazebo with hammocks
- A raised hide which can be used for sleep outs
- Laundry service

Activities
- Game drives comprise approx 20% of activities
- Water activities comprise approx 80% - dependant on water levels.
- A raised hide located about 40 minutes from camp (which can be used for sleep outs - max 4 guests, has a long drop loo)
- Water game viewing in mekoro (traditional dug-out canoe)
- Boating trips in the waterways to the east of camp.
- Fishing - on a catch and release basis.
- Basic rods & reels supplied by camp. Fly fishing equipment to be supplied by guest if required.

Child Policy
Children over 8 years are welcome.

Environmental Policy
Jacana Camp is run by Wilderness Safaris. Wilderness is a company at the forefront of eco-tourism who employ full-time environmentalists to ensure their camps are as eco-friendly as possible.  Solar heating and power, limited burning of fossil fuels and utilising battery-operated lighting systems are standard.  All camps are small, mostly tented and designed to blend into the natural environment.  Their goal is that if a camp has to be moved the site can be restored to its natural state.  Their "conservation through tourism" policy shares the benefits of tourism with local communities and ensures the protection of these areas for future generations.