Botswana Wilderness Adventure

Jack's Camp | Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Set in a palm-dotted oasis in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi, Jack’s Camp is one of Africa’s most iconic safari experiences. This legendary camp blends 1940s explorer style with the surreal beauty of the Kalahari’s vast salt pans, creating a setting that feels timeless and extraordinary.
Founded in honour of safari pioneer Jack Bousfield, the camp celebrates the spirit of exploration. Nine canvas tents are richly styled with Persian rugs, mahogany campaign furniture and colourful textiles, evoking the golden age of safari while offering modern comfort. At the centre of camp, the famous Persian tea tent, pool pavilion, curio shop and Natural History Museum add to the sense of discovery, filled with artefacts and stories that reflect the history and natural wonders of the Makgadikgadi.

With exceptional guiding and desert experiences – from walking with habituated meerkats as they emerge at sunrise to quad biking across the salt pans in the dry season – Jack’s Camp offers a safari that is fascinating and unforgettable. Game drives reveal the surprising wildlife of this desert landscape, while time spent with the San bushmen provides insight into one of the oldest cultures on earth. Few places capture the romance, curiosity and adventure of safari quite like Jack’s Camp.

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3 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

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Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 9

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Wilderness Mombo | Mombo Concession

Wilderness Mombo, on Mombo Island just off the northern tip of Chief’s Island, is built under large shady trees and overlooks a wonderful floodplain teeming with wildlife.

Accommodation comprises eight spacious suites raised off the ground, all built to maximise the vistas over the plains. Each tent is elegantly furnished, complete with en-suite bathroom, a dressing area, indoor and outdoor showers; as well as a bathtub that creates a sense of indulgence. The expanded deck includes a sala and plunge pool.

A large living and dining area looks out over that same view, while Wilderness Mombo’s famous traditional dinners are hosted in the nearby boma. Wilderness Mombo shares a Safari Boutique, spa, gym and lap pool with Wilderness Little Mombo. Large concentrations of plains game often occur in front of camp, and you may see a variety of animals without even leaving the veranda.

INSIDER'S TIP: Arguably the best big game viewing in all of Africa with a bountiful hunting ground for large prides of lions and leopards.

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3 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

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No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Birding, Nature, Wildlife

Wilderness DumaTau | Linyanti Concession

Wilderness DumaTau’s extensive lagoon frontage ensures that each ultra-spacious 142 m2 guest suite has uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and the movements of the mega-herds of elephants the Linyanti is so famous for.

All seven twin tented suites and one family unit have a private plunge pool and an inviting lounge, and feature a spacious bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers. The main dining and lounge areas boast unimpeded wide-angle vistas overlooking the wildlife-rich lagoon, while the centrally located Osprey Retreat wellness centre and gym – shared with Wilderness Little DumaTau – includes an inviting shaded deck, a lap pool, spa, a drinks and snack counter, and Safari Boutique. Wilderness DumaTau runs on 100% solar energy.

INSIDER'S TIP: The Linyanti is recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area), so the hides and platforms in the area are ideal for bird watching and photographing wildlife.

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3 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

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No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Birding, Nature, Wildlife

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