About Jacana Camp
Situated about 25 kilometres west of Mombo, outside the Moremi Game Reserve on the Jao flats, Jacana Camp is a truly water-oriented safari camp that offers mokoro and walking safaris all year round.
As the floodwaters recede, game drives and night drives in open 4x4 vehicles are available from September to May, depending on water levels.
Jacana Camp has five small Meru-style tents, accommodating a maximum of eight guests. Each tent is set on a wooden deck overlooking the floodplains and includes an en suite bathroom with a flush toilet and shower.
The main dining area is located on the top floor of an elevated wooden deck between two magnificent sycamore fig trees and surrounded by dense wild date palms. Downstairs, there is a cosy pub and lounge with an area for an open fire under the stars.
Features of Jacana Camp
Jacana Camp is a true water camp, transforming into a small island surrounded by flooded plains when the Okavango Delta reaches its peak flooding each year (usually from April to October).
During the height of the floods, the activities at Jacana Camp revolve around exploring the Okavango waterways by mokoro (dug-out canoe), motorboat, and on foot. Travelling silently by mokoro is a wonderful way to experience the Okavango, as you glide quietly through the shallow floodplains, enjoying the magnificent bird and aquatic life.
One of the highlights is searching for the rare and elusive sitatunga antelope. Larger mammals in the area can include elephant, buffalo, and lion.
Taking a mokoro ride to a distant island, followed by a lengthy walk, and then enjoying a leisurely brunch on a sandy bank is a fantastic way to appreciate the true wilderness atmosphere and the unique scenery and wildlife of the Okavango—with no one else around.
Where is Jacana Camp?
Jacana Camp is located about 25 kilometres west of Mombo, outside the Moremi Game Reserve. Transfers to Jacana Camp are usually by boat, though they are by road if the floodwaters have receded sufficiently. The camp is accessed via fly-in transfers.