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Jack's Private Camp

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana
Very Remote

About Jack's Private Camp

Jacks Private Camp is located on a private concession within the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Botswana. The camp consists of ten canvas tents built on raised wooden decks, each featuring en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, and private verandas overlooking the salt pans. The architecture utilizes 1940s-style safari aesthetics with mahogany furniture and brass fittings. The local environment is defined by expansive grasslands and ancient baobab trees. Wildlife in this region includes brown hyena, meerkats, and herds of zebra that migrate through the area seasonally. Guests participate in guided bush walks led by San trackers, quad bike expeditions across the dry salt pans, and interactive encounters with habituated meerkat colonies. Evening activities focus on stargazing and night drives to observe nocturnal species. Meals are served in a central mess tent that displays a collection of historical artifacts and natural history specimens found on the concession. The camp operates on a small-scale model to maintain exclusivity and minimal environmental impact. Access to the camp is provided via light aircraft flights from Maun to a private airstrip, followed by a short vehicle transfer.

Why we like it

Jacks Private Camp offers an authentic look at the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans with a focus on historical desert exploration. It stands out for its unique 1940s safari decor, habituated meerkat encounters, and guided bushman walks that provide direct insight into the arid environment and the local culture of the Kalahari.

Available Activities

Game drives
Walking safaris
Birdwatching
Photography

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Family Facilities

This lodge welcomes families. Contact us for specific arrangements and facilities.

Lodge Details

Accommodation

2 rooms

Maximum guests

4

Family friendly
Photography focused
From
US$6,735per villa / night

2027 seasonal rates · guideline low season

Emerald seasonUS$6,735
Mid seasonUS$8,985
High seasonUS$11,085

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Style

Refined Lodge

Price band

Refined

Transfers

Charter flights with Mack Air