Jacana Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana · Private concession
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Full board+ (FB+)
Accommodation, All meals and 8 more
5 tents
Standard Twin/Double Tents
Children 6 and over
By air
30 min from Jao Airstrip
From about A$1,280
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Jacana Camp
Jacana Camp sits on a small island in the Jao Reserve, surrounded by the Okavango Delta’s seasonal floodplains and papyrus channels. Its five en-suite tents have outdoor showers and private wooden decks overlooking the water. Days combine game drives and guided walks with boating, fishing and mokoro outings as seasonal conditions allow. Birdlife is a particular draw, with African jacana, slaty egret and Pel’s fishing owl among the species found here. Back at camp, a swimming pool, bar and shared dining areas make room for unhurried afternoons and evenings around the fire.
“A five-tent island camp for travellers who enjoy birds and waterways as much as game drives, with private decks and outdoor showers keeping the Delta close.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
Papyrus channels and seasonal floodplains draw birders in search of jacanas, slaty egrets and Pel’s fishing owl.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay five consecutive nights across Jacana and Tubu Tree, with two at Jacana and three at Tubu Tree, and receive the lowest-priced Tubu Tree night free. The offer runs through 5 January 2028 for eligible new bookings; availability, blackout dates and the nightly JCCT contribution apply. One road or boat transfer between the camps is included when conditions allow, otherwise air transfers cost extra; the offer combines with the single-supplement waiver but not the honeymoon offer.
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Beverages excluding premium brands
- Laundry
- Daily scheduled activities
- Airstrip transfers
- Guiding
- Park fees
- VAT
- Dining area
- Walking safaris
- Mokoro excursions
- Boat safaris
- Game drives
Not included
- Gratuities
Premium drinks, gratuities, comprehensive travel insurance and the compulsory USD 50 per-person nightly JCCT contribution are extra. Families with children aged 6 to 12 must also book private activities for the entire stay, costing USD 835 per day through 5 January 2027 and USD 900 per day from 6 January 2027.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Private guiding and activities are optional for parties without children aged 6 to 12, at USD 835 per day through 5 January 2027 and USD 900 per day from 6 January 2027. Book private activities for the entire stay.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Viewing deck
- Bar
- Lounge
- Fire pit
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Private deck
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Standard Twin/Double Tents5 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Outdoor shower, Private viewing deck, Raised wooden deck
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Jao Airstrip
- 30 min transfer
- Jacana Camp
- How you arrive
- By air · 30 min from Jao Airstrip
- Luggage
- 20 kg per person in soft bags
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- Ages 6 and over
- Single travellers
- No single supplement
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.