As one of Africa's most famous camps, Jack's Camp rises like an oasis of nostalgic safari luxury amid the moon-like Makgadikgadi salt pans in northern Botswana. Opulently furnished tented suites with large verandas and private plunge pools offer the utmost comfort behind crimson curtains, while the vast landscapes of the Kalahari Desert invite you to enjoy unforgettable adventures. On classic game drives, bushman-guided hikes, and horseback rides, zebras, lions, hyenas, and ostriches cross your path. A visit to a meerkat colony promises a unique experience – here you can get closer than ever before to these trusting cat-like predators and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Accompanied by experienced guides, the activities on offer focus on the unusual aspects of the area around Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Informative nature walks focusing on plants and smaller animals are led by local Bushmen, and a visit to a meerkat colony allows you to get up close and personal with these adorable creatures. On game drives, which take place during the day and at night, you may encounter zebras, hyenas, wildebeests, and porcupines, among other animals. After a long day, you can relax by the camp's idyllic swimming pool, browse for souvenir treasures in the shop, or treat yourself to a wonderful wellness treatment in the spa tent.
Paying homage to the campaign style of the 1940s, the camp's nine large tented suites are adorned with Persian and North African rugs, nostalgic kerosene lamps, brass fittings, luxurious textiles, and mahogany furniture. Dreamlike four-poster beds with cooling systems ensure a restful night's sleep before you draw back the crimson curtains the next morning to step out onto your terrace and enjoy the unique view of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. The bathrooms feature both indoor and outdoor showers, while private plunge pools on each veranda promise soothing refreshment.
Enjoy authentic, down-to-earth meals featuring a variety of regional ingredients while taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Kalahari. Start your day with tea or coffee served in silver pots in your suite, followed by a hearty breakfast in the dining area. Special highlights include ceremonial afternoon tea with sandwiches and biscuits in the Persian-style tea tent, a sumptuous dinner at a large communal table lit by lanterns, and sundowners around the convivial open-air fire pit – all ideal settings for sharing stories of the day and reminiscing about the adventures you've had.
Jack's Camp enjoys an exclusive location as one of only three camps in a private game reserve covering over 4,000 square kilometers, offering you direct access to Botswana's incomparable Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The beautiful camp is built in traditional East African safari style and sits like a romantic oasis in its rugged surroundings. With a mix of antique mahogany furniture, Persian rugs, Moroccan and Ethiopian artifacts, and one of the most extensive collections of antique artifacts in Botswana, amassed over decades, the décor is reminiscent of earlier days of exploration.
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