Safari second-timers, those who have seen the Big Five and want to see the raw beauty of remote African wilderness.
Jack's Camp lies deep in the Kalahari Desert on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the largest saltpans in the world.
Filled with relics, antique maps and early photographs, Jack's Camp is furnished in a traditional East African 1940s style. There are ten spacious, walk-in tents, each with en-suite private showers (indoor and out), washbasin and flush loos. The tents are spread out on an island of palm trees, with a dining tent and a Persian-style 'tea tent', which comes complete with local artefacts, comfy cushions and rugs.
Lavish meals are taken under the ancient acacia tree or in the large open sided dining tent. There’s also a recently added swimming pool in a tented pavilion.
During the dry season, you won’t find the big five here but you will find unique desert animals and a spectacular desert landscape. Tracking walks across the pans offer an unforgettable experience as the bushmen guide you across the pans, teaching the intricacies of the unique desert ecosystem, whilst reciting tales of near escapes, kills and other stories. During winter, guests can quad bike with guides across the saltpans to explore the fascinating archaeological sites.
During the wet season, the landscape transforms into a lush grassy oasis that teems with flamingos, waterfowl and other wildlife. Thousands of wildebeest and zebra herds flock to the grasslands in the annual migration. Also, it gets bitterly cold in winter, mid-June to mid-August so make sure you pack your woollies.