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Jack’s Camp

Location: Makgadikgadi

Jack’s Camp is located deep in the Kalahari Desert on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the largest saltpans in the world. It is a classic desert safari camp accommodating 20 guests in ten large walk-in tents, each with en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and shower. Accommodation is comfortable and in keeping with the character of the Makgadikgadi. Facilities include a mess tent for dining and a tea tent with Persian carpet cushions for socialising. After the rains (December to April), there can be enormous herds of wildebeest, zebra and springbok, with the accompanying predators on the open grasslands. The rains also leave a warm shallow layer of water that entices waterfowl and flamingos. Activities are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles custom designed for this terrain and accompanied by very knowledgeable guides. In the dry winter months, all-purpose ATV vehicles (Quad bikes) are available, allowing guests to travel across the saltpans. Other activities include walks with Bushmen trackers and a visit to Chapman’s Baobab - a historical baobab tree used by Livingstone and other early explorers. There are a number of research projects based at Jack’s and you may also get to walk with meerkats and see rare Brown Hyena. The guiding and educational experience at Jack’s is exceptional and compliments this wilderness camp.