About the location
What is certainly one of the prettiest of the delta concessions, Jao Camp looks out onto a wide expanse of the Jao Plains and, once the waters have moved in from the middle of April, what is a stunning part of the concession.
It could be argued that they have positioned the camp away from the game prolific Hunda Island and so limited the game potential of the property, but, for us, the combination of water and open expanse works well and, when the waters are in, you are still only a 45 minute boat ride away from Hunda, making this the best of both worlds.
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camp Layout
As with many of the properties in the delta, the property is located on one of the larger islands and, with plenty of space between the rooms, it can feel fairly vast at times (particularly if you have forgotten your binoculars before a drive and have to head back to the room), but these are the prices you pay if you also want to feel like this paradise is all your own.
Roughly speaking, there is an even spread of rooms out from the main area with a series of raised walkways that run between each. The main areas are something to behold with a double height structure that makes the most of the surrounding views, the walkways only add to the feeling of being amongst the trees and being part of the natural surrounds.
Do see our new Jao Camp Picture Gallery further down this page.
Jao Camp Accomodation
Having undergone a full revamp in the recent past, each of the spacious and comfortable rooms offers a private piece of paradise. Glass frontage and wood burners make sure the evenings are warm in the early months of the season while plunge pools and outdoor swings make sure there is plenty to keep you cool as the heat increases towards October.
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Wildlife & Activities at Jao Camp
Jao is famous for being one of the first concessions in the delta to receive the floodwaters from Angola and, as such, the camp prides itself on being able to offer dry and wet activities almost throughout the flood season (between May and November).
With the dry game viewing of Hunda Island only a 30-minute boat ride away from May onwards, you will be able to get an experience of game driving, speedboating and the more leisurely experience of Mokoro activities during what we would recommend as a minimum of 3-night stay.
Don’t miss our Jao Camp Wildlife Guide on this page.
How to book Jao Camp
Please call us in the UK on the usual +44 1525 840 149 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!
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