In a country famed for its lush waterways and big game encounters, Jack’s Camp offers something entirely different: a journey into silence, stars, and space.
Set on the edge of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans — one of the largest salt flats on Earth — Jack’s is more than a camp. It’s a place of imagination and history, where the romance of old-world safari meets one of Africa’s most surreal landscapes.
A safari like no other
This is not the Botswana of floodplains and mokoros. It’s a Botswana of vast horizons, fossilised rivers, and desert-adapted wildlife. And in the centre of it all stands Jack’s Camp — bold, iconic, and utterly original.
Rebuilt in 2021 to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the new Jack’s retains its signature 1940s expedition style — think Persian carpets, dark wood campaign furniture, and vintage four-poster beds — while introducing luxurious touches like plunge pools, spacious ensuite bathrooms, and an expansive natural history museum tent.
It’s an aesthetic that speaks not just of indulgence, but of storytelling. Every corner is curated. Every detail whispers of exploration.
Experiences You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Jack’s Camp is one of the few places where safari extends far beyond the vehicle. The landscape invites you to slow down, to see differently, and to embrace the rhythm of the desert.
Highlights include:
Quad biking across the salt pans (dry season) – fast, exhilarating, and otherworldly
Walking with Zu/’hoasi San trackers – sharing ancient bush skills and perspectives
Meerkat encounters – up-close and unfiltered with habituated groups
Game drives in search of desert wildlife – including brown hyena, aardwolf, and Kalahari lion
Flamingo migrations and zebra herds (green season) – dramatic contrasts to the dry, white expanse
This is a place where silence is part of the experience, where nights are filled with stars and mornings with stories.
A Camp with Legacy
Jack’s Camp is named after the late Jack Bousfield, a legendary explorer and bush pilot who fell in love with the Makgadikgadi in the 1960s. His vision — to create a camp that celebrates the mystery and magic of this stark environment — lives on in every element of the experience.
It’s a safari that doesn’t just show you Africa; it invites you to feel it, to learn from it, and to honour the people and wildlife that call it home.
When to Visit
Dry season (May to October): Ideal for quad biking, meerkat interactions, and stargazing over the salt pans.
Green season (November to April): Witness the transformation — dramatic skies, zebra migration, and exceptional birding.
Jack’s Camp is open year-round, and each season offers a distinctly different perspective.
Is Jack’s Right for You?
Jack’s Camp is perfect for:
Safari-goers seeking a contrast to the Okavango Delta
Return travellers looking for unique experiences
Photographers and romantics drawn to wide skies and rare species
Adventurers with an appreciation for heritage, comfort, and character
This is not a safari for box-ticking. It’s for those who want to feel the pulse of a place where time stretches and space dominates.
Plan Your Journey
Jack’s Camp pairs beautifully with the Okavango Delta, Nxai Pan, or the Central Kalahari — offering balance, variety, and depth to any Botswana itinerary.
Enquire now to begin planning your journey to this extraordinary corner of Africa.