Kalahari Botswana's Jack's Camp

Fly from Maun Airport to Jack's Camp in the Kalahari Desert. On arrival, you will enjoy a delicious high tea before your first thrilling game drive into the vast Makgadikgadi grasslands. Enjoy the sunset and a fascinating talk on how the Makgadikgadi salt pans were formed. Return to camp via a short spotlit night drive for a sumptuous dinner served in the elegant mess tent.

Get up early and head out to find the local meerkats. These friendly, mongoose-type fellows sometimes use visitors as look-posts and often like to cuddle up for some warmth on cold winter mornings. Enjoy a picnic breakfast, followed by a visit to a remote cattle post to learn more about the traditional culture of both the Batswana people and the San Bushmen of the region. Pay a visit to Chapman's Boabab, said to be the largest tree in Africa, where you will learn about the history of Botswana's early explorers before returning to camp for lunch. In the afternoon, go on a quad-biking adventure and enjoy another magnificent Makgadikgadi sunset.

Embark on an early morning archaeological expedition on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, taking some time to look at the ancient stone tools still strewn about the area. Head back to camp for a delectable brunch and then relax at camp before your afternoon tea. It's then time to head off on a game drive and the search for the brown hyena, one of Africa's rarest carnivores. Keep a lookout for other big game species of course - the area has far more big mammals than people think - and return for a candlelit dinner back at the lodge.

Spend an unforgettable morning with local San Bushmen trackers. Learn how they have survived in this harsh environment for thousands of years, using their ancient knowledge of plants, animal behaviour and hunting skills. Indulge in one last lunch before heading back to Maun Airport for your flight home or onward holiday connections.