About This Property
Jack’s Camp is a canvas encampment on the edge of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Pans, salt flats left by an ancient lake about the size of Switzerland. It looks like an explorer’s outpost from another century, with silver and crystal on a very long dining table.
Life out here is surprisingly rich: brown hyena, Kalahari lion, honey badger, porcupine and genet. We go out on day and night drives, ride quad bikes across the pans, and sit among the habituated meerkats as they use us as lookout posts. Time with San guides is a real highlight.
Why We Love It
We love the old-world glamour. There’s a natural history museum, a billiard room, cut-glass decanters and sherry by the fire, then a G&T at the shaded pool pavilion. Coffee and biscuits arrive at your tent in the morning, and the food is some of Botswana’s best.
Rooms & Details
Standard Double Tent
Nine huge tents (seven twin, two double), each about 270 square metres inside and out. Every one has a sofa and day bed facing the Kalahari, plus natural history cabinets.
Main areas
A museum full of specimens, a library, a billiard room, a spa and a shaded pool pavilion.
Dining
Fresh local ingredients and inventive menus, from basil soup to ostrich piccata.
Amenities & Features
Cancellation Policy
We confirm the cancellation terms with you when you book.
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Rates
Prices start from $2,245 per night. Final pricing depends on season, room type, and availability. Check current rates on our booking partner's site for the most accurate pricing.
From USD 2,245 per person sharing per night, fully inclusive. Rates change by season, so ask us for a quote for your dates.
Location
How to Get There
Getting to the Makgadikgadi
Jack’s Camp is remote, so we plan your light-aircraft flight to the pans and the final transfer to camp as part of your Botswana itinerary.
Nearby Attractions
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Makgadikgadi
Things to Do
At the property
Pool pavilion, spa, billiards, library and the natural history museum.
In the area
Day and night drives, quad biking on the pans, meerkat visits, walks with San guides, horse riding, fly camping and picnics.
Good to Know
Meals: Fully inclusive: all meals and selected drinks.
Season: Open all year.
Children: Children under 12 are welcome.
Check-in and check-out: We confirm times with you when you book.
Who It's For
Jack's Camp suits families, travellers who want to explore on foot and keen birders heading to Makgadikgadi, Botswana.
Best Time to Visit
Open year-round.
