Skip to content Named after the Setswana word for “heart,” Pelo Camp sits on a heart-shaped island surrounded by the Delta’s shimmering channels. Remote and raw, this eco-conscious camp invites you to slow down, unplug, and fully immerse yourself in nature’s most tranquil rhythm.
Pelo is a place where the wild whispers—and you have the time and space to truly listen.
Pelo is safari in its most serene form. Explore the Delta’s maze of lagoons by mokoro, watch kingfishers dive as you drift by, and marvel at the stillness that surrounds you. Here, the adventure lies in the details—the call of a fish eagle, the ripple of water lilies, the glimpse of a sitatunga between the reeds.
Sustainable, soulful, and deeply connected to place, Pelo is where you go when you want to get away—and go within.
Set in a wild, remote part of the Delta, Pelo is a true back-to-nature experience.
Each of Pelo’s five tented suites is a cocoon of calm, set on raised wooden platforms with views that spill out over the floodplains. Rustic yet comfortable, the tents feature en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, and a shaded deck where you can soak up the quiet beauty of your surroundings.
Simple, sustainable, and soulful—this is barefoot luxury at its best.
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Dining at Pelo is wholesome, seasonal, and always rooted in the surroundings. Expect fresh, locally-inspired meals served with a side of peace, whether that’s brunch beneath a fig tree or dinner by lantern light with frogs calling in the background.
With minimal distractions, every meal becomes a moment — shared, savoured, and truly seen
Drift. Discover. Deepen.
As the water level recedes, explore the exposed land for
wildlife and enjoy the exhilarating water crossings.
Surrounded by flood plains, Jacana offers an intimate and immersive water-based safari.
Perched in the treetops on a remote island, Kwetsani provides sweeping views of floodplains and wildlife.
Tubu Tree is known for its rich game viewing, changing landscapes, and classic safari style.
With just three tented suites, Little Tubu is all about privacy and personalised experiences.
While Pelo is your peaceful water-world, the rest of the Delta awaits. Each of our sister camps brings a different energy and encounter—from thrilling game drives to luxurious retreats.
At Pelo Camp, time moves with the water, and life unfolds at its own pace. It’s not just about what you’ll see—it’s about how you’ll feel. Recharged. Reconnected. Realigned.
Come find your heartbeat in the Okavango.
Jao Reserve
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Plot 498, Riverside Ward, Maun, Botswana
Plot 498, Riverside ward, Maun, Botswana
Jao Reserve is dedicated to the conservation of the Okavango Delta and its unique ecosystem – the waters and the dry land, and the plants, birds and wildlife that call it home.
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