Pelo Camp

Set to the north of Jacana, the other water camp in the Jao concession, means that Pelo benefits from the same yearly supply of floodwaters that surround it completely from the end of April until the start of November. Its isolated location gives the sort of sense of calm and tranquillity that is a signature of the water camps of the Okavango.

Do see Parks & Regions on this page.

The lay out of the camp is a lot less formal than many other camps in the Okavango and Botswana with rough pathways cut out amongst the bush and palm frond matting used to cover the ground.

Roughly speaking, all of the “Meru” style tents are set along the banks of the small island and have aspect out across the waters with some being closer and others further from the central, decked, lounge, pool and dining areas.

Do see our new Pelo Camp Picture Gallery further down this page.

The typical tented accommodation is set on raised platforms and, while not vast inside, are ample for a comfortable night’s sleep and, during the day, are located in sheltered corners of the island to provide ample shade. This may not be the opulence of the other camps in the concession but it is all about a simple and intimate experience of how the delta used to be.

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

As an out and out water camp, the activities offered in the main season months, between Aptil and November, are purely water based, namely mokoro and motorboat. As the waters recede through the delta in the summer months, the camp can offer driving and walking out onto the Jao plains that surround.

Don’t miss our Pelo Camp Wildlife Guide on this page.

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!