Jacana

About

Jacana emphasizes sustainable tourism and community engagement. The camp is fully solar-powered and participates in initiatives like ‘Children in the Wilderness’ and ‘Pack for a Purpose,’ aiming to educate and empower local communities while preserving the environment. The camp’s design incorporates natural materials and open-air structures, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

Rooms

Jacana features five Meru-style tents, including a family tent, each elevated on wooden decks overlooking the floodplains. The tents are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, and clawfoot bathtubs, allowing guests to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Delta in comfort. Private verandas provide panoramic views, and amenities such as pedestal fans and mosquito nets ensure a restful stay.

Dining

Meals at Jacana Camp are served in an elevated dining area nestled between two grand sycamore fig trees and surrounded by wild date palms. The camp offers buffet-style dining with a focus on locally sourced ingredients, providing guests with a taste of traditional Botswanan cuisine. Evening meals are often enjoyed under the stars around a fire pit, creating a communal and immersive dining experience.

Activity

Jacana offers a variety of activities tailored to the Delta’s dynamic environment. Guests can explore the waterways by mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe) or motorboat, embark on guided walking safaris, and, during low water seasons, participate in game drives. The area is renowned for its rich birdlife, including species like Pel’s fishing owl and the African jacana. Fishing excursions and visits to nearby hides for wildlife observation are also available.