Jack's Camp

 

Jack's Camp is unique in that it is one of only two permanent camps to offer a chance to explore and understand the Kalahari Desert. The concession adjoins the Makgadikgadi National Park with its endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands. Desert palms line the horizon and behind the camp are the huge salt pans of the Makgadikgadi.

Jack's is a classic desert safari camp accommodating 18 guests in nine large walk-in, classically-styled tents with en-suite bathrooms, each with indoor and outdoor showers (for those who want to feel the Kalahari breeze on their skin,) are set into a palm grove creating an oasis of civilization in what can be the harshest of stark environments.  Facilities include a mess tent for dining and a tea tent with Persian carpet cushions for socializing.

Here guests enjoy a complete desert experience focusing on species unique to the area such as meerkats, brown hyaena, gemsbuck and springbuck, as well as the geology, archaeology and anthropology of the Kalahari and Makgadikgadi. Activities are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles custom designed for the terrain and accompanied by knowledgeable guides. In the dry winter months, 4WD Quad bikes are available, allowing guests to travel across the saltpans. Walks with a Bushman tracker and a visit to Chapman's Baobab, the historical baobab tree used by Livingstone, Selous and other early exporers, are activities also offered.