Botswana / Okavango Delta / Jacana Camp Sunset mokoro LOCATION
• To the north east of Jao Camp
• In private concession (called the Jao Reserve) outside the Moremi Game Reserve PRICING / CHILD POLICY
Green Season: December to March
Shoulder Season: April to June and November
High Season: July to October
☼ Children over the age of 8 years are welcome. ACCOMMODATION
Number of tented rooms:
5 tents in total consisting of
• 4 x ¾ twin bedded tents
• 1 kingsize-bedded honeymoon tent
• 1 twin guides tent
This camp can accommodate ten guests plus tour leader. Room details:
• Meru-style tents, raised off-ground on decks
• En-suite facilities with outdoor showers
• Each room has a veranda with a spectacular vista over the floodplains
• Fans
• Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each tent. CAMP DESCRIPTION
• Dining room raised on decking, overlooking the flood plains
• Pub and lounge area downstairs, beneath dining area
• Plunge pool
• Curio shop
• Landscape view from lounge & dining area
• Evening campfire
• Gazebo with hammocks GAME VIEWING
The game viewing depends on the time of year and the water levels in the Okavango. Lechwe, Hippo, Reedbuck, Crocodile, Sitagunga are often seen on water activities, Elephants are common when the fan palm fruit is ripe in late July onwards. Plains game is good on summer game drives and birding is excellent. ACTIVITIES
20% Game Drives and 80% Water Activities (but very much dependant on flood levels & time of year).
• Land game drives in 2 x 10 seater open 4 x 4 Land Rovers
accommodating a maximum of seven guests thus allowing all guests an outside seat.
• A raised hide located about 40 minutes from camp (which can be used for sleep outs - maximum 4 people at a time, has a long drop loo)
• Private activities available on request.
• Game walks
• Water game viewing in 6 x 2 seater mekoro (a traditional dug-out canoe)
• Boating trips 1 x 12 seater boat 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. SUGGESTED DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Below is only a suggestion as to what may happen in camp - as daily wildlife sightings tend to throw the schedule right out of schedule.
Summer/winter 05h00/06h00 - Wake up call. Light continental breakfast consisting of cereals, tea/coffee/juices and pastries to be served in the dining area. 05h30/06h30 - Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 10h00. 10h00/11h00 - Brunch will be served, this will consist of a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes.
From now until afternoon tea, guests will be at leisure. 16h00/15h00 - Afternoon tea will be served - this will consist of a selection of sweet and savoury snacks. 16h30/15h30 - Depart on afternoon game viewing activity - drinks and snacks will be served for sundowners during the course of the activity. 19h00/18h30 - Return to camp (but could be later if good game sightings). 18h30 in winter due to the fact boats and mekoro are not on the water after dark. 20h00/19h30 - Pre-dinner drinks and snacks will be served at the pub. 20h30/20h00 - Three course dinner - generally speaking the starter and desert is served, whilst the main course is buffet style. 21h30/21h00 - Coffee and liqueur will be served at the camp fire. ELECTRICITY & WATER
• Camp has 220v generator powered electricity run in kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
• Video battery can be charged. Hence bring spare battery, adaptor and charging unit.
• No facilities for hairdryers or electric shavers.
• 220v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs/day.
• Solar heated water DRINKS POLICY
All drinks are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits. LAUNDY POLICY
Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of "smalls" i.e. underwear, which are not washed due to local customs. EXTRAS PAYMENT
Curios and or imported drinks can be billed to the tent number (and tips/gratuities if required) and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travellers' cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard. FLYING TIMES
To/from Maun 35 minutes
To/from Kasane 1 hr 25 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes AIR STRIP DETAILS
Jao airstrip is located 35 minutes drive and boat ride from camp.
Airstrip co-ordinates: S19.18.59, E022.35.20
Airstrip services Jao, Kwetsani and Jacana camps.
Licensed for heavier aircraft up to 5700kg MAUW (maximum all up weight), can take King Airs GRATUITY SCHEDULE
The following is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Mekoro Polers - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day | 
