Jack's Camp
Botswana
Set in the vast expanse of Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Jack's Camp offers a unique safari experience that transports guests back in time, providing the charm of a bygone era alongside modern amenities. Following a complete rebuild in 2021, this historic camp welcomes guests into a world adorned with opulent textiles and an atmosphere that reflects the adventurous spirit of the past.
Adventure seekers keen on exploring the unique ecosystems of the Kalahari Desert and experiencing the culture of the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen will find Jack's Camp unmatched.
Rooms and suites
Each of the nine spacious tents at Jack's Camp offers both old-world charm and modern luxury. Seven twin tents with two queen-size beds suitable for friends or families, while the two double tents with extra-length king beds suit couples seeking a luxurious retreat. Spanning 270 square meters, the tents feature interiors decorated with Persian and North African rugs, paraffin lamps, brass fittings, and mahogany campaign furniture, evoking the style of a classic 1940s East African safari. Amenities include overhead bed cooling systems and ensuite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. Natural History Museum cabinets, curated by Ralph Bousfield, add an intriguing touch to each tent. Outside, private plunge pools and velvet chairs on the veranda offer views over the Makgadikgadi pans.
Amenities and experiences
Elegant meals in the mess tent and the traditional Persian tea tent, offering classic safari cuisine with a refined touch.
Personalized wellness therapies on your private deck or at the spa.
A unique swimming pool pavilion, the only one of its kind in Africa.
Interaction with habituated meerkats, bush walks with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen to learn ancient survival skills, quad biking and horseback riding across the salt pans during the dry season, day and night game drives to spot desert wildlife like brown hyenas, aardvarks, and Kalahari lions, and witnessing Africa's second-largest zebra and wildebeest migration during the green season.
Sunset drinks and sleepouts under the desert sky during the dry months.
A collection of artifacts in the mess tent's museum, curated over decades.
How to get here
Located in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Jack's Camp is accessible via light aircraft from Maun or Kasane airports, followed by a drive through the Kalahari Desert. Private transfers can be arranged.
