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From Maun or Kasane, fly Wilderness Air light aircraft to Jao Airstrip; onward transfer by boat and/or game vehicle depending on water
Ask for an end suite for the most privacy and widest floodplain views; all five are elevated with private decks and outdoor showers.
Seasonal, chef-led menus served communally or al fresco: think bush brunches, boma dinners and plated multi-course meals. Example dishes reported include pumpkin puff-pastry tart, venison cobbler or lemon-roasted chicken, and coconut panna cotta; menus change frequently.
Neutral layers, a light down/ fleece for winter mornings, quick-dry shoes/sandals for mokoro and boats, wide-brim hat & high-SPF sunscreen, and a soft duffel that meets light-aircraft rules.
In high water you’ll often boat to Hunda Island for game drives — plan a full-day picnic there for the best predator viewing. Golden-hour mokoro is magical for photography, and night drives are possible when water levels allow.
Wilderness’ Jao Reserve model limits vehicles and directs nightly levies to conservation and local community initiatives; camp operations are 100% solar. Guest-supported drives (e.g., supplies for Jao village) add people-focused impact.
