A Legendary Safari Experience in the Makgadikgadi Pans
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana
Often described as a Kalahari legend, Jack’s Camp is one of Botswana’s most iconic safari experiences. Set on the edge of the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, this historic camp combines dramatic desert landscapes with refined, old-world safari style.
The camp’s design pays homage to 1940s safari glamour, with nine spacious canvas suites adorned in rich, globally sourced textiles, Persian rugs, and carefully curated Natural History Museum cabinets. Despite the opulent interiors, the setting remains deeply connected to the surrounding wilderness. Each suite features an ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, along with a private veranda and plunge pool overlooking the endless pans.
At the heart of camp lies the expansive mess tent, home to an extraordinary collection of artefacts, a library, antique pool table, and a well-stocked drinks chest. Between activities, guests often gravitate to the tea tent, browse the small boutique, or simply pause to absorb the silence and scale of the desert.
Jack’s Camp offers a safari experience unlike anywhere else in Botswana, focused less on classic game drives and more on place, culture, and storytelling.
Highlights and Activities at Jack’s Camp
ROOMS: 9 luxury canvas tented suites
BEST FOR: Couples • Honeymooners • Multi-generational families seeking a unique safari setting
ACTIVITIES:
- Game drives
- Quad biking on the salt pans (seasonal)
- Meerkat experience
- Horseback safaris
- Zu/’Hoasi San cultural visits
- Zebra Migration (November – April)
- Scenic Helicopter flights
- Fat biking
- Flamingo Migration (March – April)
- Spa Treatments
Why We Love Jack’s Camp
Jack’s Camp is a celebration of natural history and heritage. The camp’s remarkable collection of fossils, artefacts, and historical pieces has been curated by the Bousfield family over decades, making it one of the most impressive private collections in Botswana. Combined with the sheer scale of the Makgadikgadi, it creates a safari experience that feels both timeless and deeply meaningful.
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