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Opulent Jack's Camp is situated on the border of the Makgadikgadi Pans in the Kalahari and is a welcome oasis in a harsh yet beautiful environment. Founded in the mid-1960s, this is the last remaining old-style African safari camp in Botswana, and the Persian rugs, crisp cotton linen and mahogany furniture conspire to create a distinct colonial feel. There is an extensive range of activities at Jack's Camp, often blending culture, history, archaeology and geology.

Interact with a family of meerkats, go on interpretative walks with Bushmen guides and visit Chapman's Baobab - one of the oldest and biggest trees in Africa. You can also go bird watching and game viewing or opt for a thrilling game drive at night. During the dry season, activities include quad biking across the salt pans and sleep-outs under the stars while in the wet season you have the chance to witness the spectacular zebra and wildebeest migration.

Recent accolades & press

  •  Conde' Nast Traveler 2010 - Readers' Travel Awards
  •  Conde' Nast Traveler Gold List 2012 - Best for Location
  •  Conde' Nast Traveler Gold List 2012 - Botswana Hotels & Resorts - Readers Choice
  •  The Safari Awards 2013 - Best Safari Property in Southern Africa - Finalist
  •  The Safari Awards 2013 - Best Safari Guiding Team in Africa - Winner

highlights

  • An oasis set against stark backdrop of the Makgadikgadi Pans
  • Authentic, old-world explorer style tented camp with an 1940s feel
  • Massive herds of zebra and wildebeest during the wet season
  • Explore the vast open pans with quad bikes
  • Walk through the Kalahari with a mob of meerkats

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Facilities

The central guest areas at Jack's Camp look out over the enormous salt pans and you can enjoy the stunning views from the comfort of a swing-chair or as you sip a sundowner at the bar. A swimming pool set under a tented pavilion offers respite from the heat of midday while a cosy fireside setting will keep you warm in the evenings as you reminisce over the day's events.

Learn more about your surroundings by browsing through the reference books in the camp's small library or spend an afternoon in the museum before heading off on your safari activity. Make sure you leave enough time to stop by the shop to pick up a souvenir or two.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool

Dining

Jack's Camp's communal dining area features a long table around which you can swop stories with other guests over dinner.

The menu emphasises fresh and original cuisine with dishes such as fresh basil soup, ostrich piccata, roast Botswana beef and orange tarts. You can also relax, unwind and replenish in Jack's Camp's shady Tea Tent during the day.

Standard Tent

Accommodation at Jack's Camp comprises 10 spacious canvas tents, all of which are luxuriously appointed and decorated in a classic 1940s safari style.

Each tent comes complete with an en suite bathroom plus indoor and outdoor showers. You can relax in style and enjoy the views from the comfortable lounger on your tent deck.

Standard Tent AMENITIES

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    En-suite shower only
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    Outdoor shower
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    Outside area

Activities

  • Birding
  • Game drives
  • Guided walks
  • Picnics
  • Quad-biking trails
  • Walking safaris
  • Private game-drive vehicles on offer
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 16 Apr 2013 - 31 Oct 2013 $1365 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Nov 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $1095 Fully Inclusive

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • Jack's was well worth going to as well for the museum-like decor and the splendid isolation and vistas. And the other guests we met at Jack's seemed to be a more adventurous and interesting crew as well. The guide was superb and the staff were very helpful and responsive.

    Philip Bennett, April 2012

  • Our favourite property was by far Jack's Camp which has been an amazing experience both as exposure to a different natural environment and as a camp in itself. Jack's Camp was superb in all its aspects. Highly recommended and worth its cost.

    Maria Vittoria Beria, September 2010

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Lianne Warncke

Lianne Warncke

Africa Safari Expert

"Worth the visit just to witness the incredible isolation and vistas. A true out-of-Africa experience! The desert landcapes and meerkat encounters are unforgettable."

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Jack's was well worth going to as well for the museum-like decor and the splendid isolation and vistas. And the other guests we met at Jack's seemed to be a more adventurous and interesting crew as well. The guide was superb and the staff were very helpful and responsive.

Philip Bennett, April 2012 >View more reviews