A great place to enjoy water-based game viewing, glorious views and great for endemic species
Jacana is a charming little camp, centrally located in the permanent Delta on a private concession, 25km west of Mombo. The camp over looks reedbeds and lagoons which are characterised by striking sycamore fig trees and wild date palms. The camp has large, traditional Meru-style tents and the two-storey main sitting and dining area commands a stunning view. Shaped decks by the waterside allow for dining under starry skies with open-sided bar which all makes for a friendly atmosphere.
Activities here are primarily water-based although it is also possible to walk. The area is known particularly for Sitatunga and Red Lechwe, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo although game densities rely on the flow of water and change from season to season. For birders, Pels Fishing Owl and the greater and lesser Jacana are particular favourites. For the intrepid, there is a hide about 40mins from the camp where you can enjoy a sleep-out if the mood takes you.
5 large traditional safari tents
A great place to enjoy water-based game viewing, glorious views and great for endemic species
Includes full board accommodation, scheduled activities, soft drinks, beer, house wines and local spirits, park fees where applicable. Does not include special activities, premium wines, champagne and spirits, gratuities, items of a personal nature.
The Okavango Delta is the largest inland Delta in the world and is incomparable to any other game destination in Africa. A vast spread of channels, lagoons, forests and reed islands spreads across northern Botswana and disappears into the sands of the Kalahari. As you can imagine, birdlife is amazing here and game viewing too is very special; not only because of the variety and number of animals but also because you can do a great deal by boat, giving a totally different perspective to the traditional bumpy, dusty game drives. Read more?
Safaris in Botswana offer dramatic extremes. One the one hand, the lush landscapes of the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti/Chobe River systems, on the other, the beautiful other-worldly expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans and the Kalahari Desert. The variety of habitats makes for varied animal and birdlife as well as beautiful scenery. Strict controls mean that Botswana safari camps and lodges are generally small, and due to the tricky logistics of operating in a delta or a desert, a safari here is seldom cheap, and it's important to know where to go if you are looking for that authentic safari experience. Read more?
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