Jack's Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana
Jack's Camp is spread out beneath a grove of mokolwane palm trees with vast views across open expanses of Botswana’s immense Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, complete with patches of grassy savannah and photogenic palm islands. It’s one of Africa’s costlier camps, and takes pride in its motto for the experience that it aims to offer: “Give them what they never knew they wanted."
Ten green roomy and stylish canvas tents with en-suite bathrooms and indoor and outdoor showers (for those who want to feel the Kalahari breeze on their skin) have been fashioned in classical style and are set into a palm grove creating an oasis of civilization in what can be the harshest of stark environment.
Jack’s Camp itself has been beautifully constructed in a very classical safari style, it provides an inviting and quite romantic oasis in this harsh environment. The early settler décor throughout the camp features a mix of old mahogany furniture, Persian rugs, Moroccan and Ethiopian artefacts and natural objects such as ostrich eggs and feathers.
Ten green roomy and stylish canvas tents with en-suite bathrooms and indoor and outdoor showers (for those who want to feel the Kalahari breeze on their skin) have been fashioned in classical style and are set into a palm grove creating an oasis of civilization in what can be the harshest of stark environment.
You will be very impressed with the excellent quality, variety and presentation of food at Jack’s Camp. With advance notice, dietary requirements and private dinners can be catered for.
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Guided activities from Jack's Camp focus on the unusual aspects of this area. The guides are well versed, and sometimes real experts, in aspects of this environment and aim to give you an understanding of its fascinating geology, archaeology and anthropology, as well as a chance to observe its scarce wildlife. Guests need to realize that this area usually has very limited game; so don’t come here for a big game safari. But do come prepared for unusual surprises!
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Based on 190 reviews
4
Location
4.7
Sleep Quality
4.4
Rooms
4.3
Service
4.5
Value
3.9
Cleanliness
4.5
Published Tue, Sep 30, 2025
Jack's Camp was a magical experience for us! We had the best wildlife encounters! The meerkats did not disappoint and were SO charming - but we also saw loads of other animals including elephants...
Published Sat, Aug 31, 2025
We recently spent 3 nights at Jack's and were impressed with the many changes that had occurred since our earlier visit 9 years ago. We had the opportunity to chat with Ralph and his wife, Alex...
Published Fri, Jul 31, 2025
We spent an amazing three nights at Jacks Camp. This is by far the most unique African safari we have ever been on. This tented camp is absolutely beautiful along the Makgadikgadi Salt Flats. We...
