The game viewing at Wilderness Jao is superb. Huge herds of red lechwe can be seen, followed by their primary predator – prides of lion. Other game typical of the area include elephants, buffalos, leopards, tsessebe, zebras, hippos, and crocodile; as well as the uncommon sitatunga, and spotted-necked otter. Many bird species are resident such as Meyer's parrot, African harrier hawk, black heron, coppery-tailed coucal, and black crake being some of the avian treasures found at Wilderness Jao.