Jack’s Camp is a beacon of style and comfort in the middle of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert. Blending into the oasis of palms, the authentic, 1940’s style tented safari camp, includes a private museum, shop, iconic tea tent and a pool pavilion. Spectacular vistas, creative surprises, expert guiding, old world safari styling and superb cuisine all come together to create an experience that is completely unique. The camp features 7 twin and 3 double tents with en suite bathrooms, as well as indoor and private outdoor showers.
Year-round activities include interaction with habituated meerkats, walking with Bushmen guides, game drives, a visit to Chapman's Fallen Baobab, one of the oldest and biggest trees in Africa, bird watching and night drives - all in this unique desert environment. During the dry season activities include quad biking across the salt pans whilst the wet season bears witness to the spectacular zebra and wildebeest migration.
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Bushman
Camp Activities - Habituated Meerkats
Jack's Camp Main tent exterior
Jack's Camp - Guest TentAerial View of the Guest Tent
Jack's Camp - Guest TentGuest Tent Private Plunge Pool
Jack's Camp - Dining TentDinning Tent
Jack's Camp - Main Tent Main Tent Dinning Area
Jack's Camp - Main TentLounge Area in the Main Tent
Jack's Camp - Main TentPool Table in the Main Area
Jack's Camp - Tea Tent Tea Tent
Jack's Camp - PoolMain Guest Pool
Jack's Camp - Curio ShopCurios Shop
Jack's CampBushman Cultural Experience
Jack's CampGame Drive
Camp Activity Zebra Migration
Camp ActivityDry season activity, quad biking along the pans
MeerkatsMeetkats
Camp Activity - Horseback Safari Please note that this activity is at an additional charge - kindly contact us for more information
Sunset in the Makgadikgadi
Jack's Camp migration seasonJacks Camp migration season
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The 2 double tents are made up of 1 x extra length king sized bed which includes an overhead cooling system. As you walk into your 135sqm tent, you will be greeted by a beautiful lounge area, which leads out to your own private plunge pool. All tents include private indoor & outdoor showers, charging points and all tents offer 24 hour solar-powered electricity
Max: 2 adults Children of all ages welcome
All 7 twin tents are made up of 2 x extra length queen sized beds which include an overhead cooling system. As you walk into your 135sqm tent, you will be greeted by a beautiful lounge area, which leads out to your own private plunge pool. All tents include private indoor & outdoor showers, charging points and all tents offer 24 hour solar-powered electricity
Max: 2 adults Children of all ages welcome
Jack's Private Camp
Jack’s Private Camp has two bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom, private veranda and day bed. One room will have an extra length king size bed (double) and the other, two extra length king size beds (to use as twin or double), with over bed cooling systems and mosquito nets. The en-suite bathrooms each have two indoor showers, a brass bathtub and an outside shower. Between the bedrooms is a shared living space, with a kitchen, dining area and lounge - leading out onto a private deck with a large swimming pool, overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans.
The interior design pays homage to the property’s much loved 1940s campaign style. The tent is cool and spacious and adorned with a classic East African safari feel. Persian and North African rugs, brass fittings, luxuriant textiles and Natural History mahogany cabinet.
A personal chef and butler service, plus a guide and private vehicle are included in the rate and add to this exclusive experience.
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Indoor Pool, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Library, Pool, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Fridge, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Lounge, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Stretcher Beds
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Massages, Night Drives, Quad Biking, Safaris, Sleep Outs
Activities Nearby
Helicopter Scenic Flights, Horse Riding
Take game drives and night drives in custom built 4x4s to spot the unique desert wildlife that inhabit the pans, like the elusive brown hyena or Kalahari lion. Your experienced safari guide will help you discover a desert landscape, pulsating with life. Complete with bush picnics, morning coffees and chilled drinks.
Get up close and personal with our families of meerkats. Leaving camp as the sun begins to rise you will accompany these inquisitive members of the mongoose family as they set off in search of their breakfast. Walk amongst them (you're not allowed to touch or feed them) and if you take a seat you might be lucky enough to be mistaken for a termite mound, where you'll be used as a look out point for predators.
Discover the secrets of the pans with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen on a fascinating bush walk. See this ancient desert landscape through their eyes. These skilled hunter gatherers will show you how to survive, using their extraordinary tracking skills to uncover a smorgasbord of culinary delights... from bulbs, to scorpions, to berries. Spending time with them is a very rare privilege.
Saddle up to explore this wild, unspoilt area in the same way many of the earliest explorers, hunters
and missionaries did – on horseback! You’ll embark on an adventurous outride (for all level riders). This is an exhilarating way to spot wildlife, cantering along the crusty salt flats and following the animal
highways that bring life to the Makgadikgadi Pans.
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This is pure desert adventure! Take an exhilarating quad bike across the salt-crusted pans (all pan activity is weather permitting and dependent on the dryness of the pans). You’ll feel total freedom as you trek across this vast and ancient landscape, discovering so much about the remnants of this once super lake.
Seasonal: April - October
A visit to the Fallen Baobab - one of the three largest and oldest trees in Africa and reputedly the campsite of Livingstone and Selous.
Witness the second largest migration in Africa. A stonking spectacle of black and white stripes
as approximately 30,000 zebra and wildebeest migrate across the Makgadikgadi Pans, followed closely by stalking predators, waiting for the rich pickings of tired hooves. This is a wildlife explosion and an experience not to be missed!
This really is an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a helicopter flight over the Makgadikgadi Pans, doors off (or on), to take in the vastness of this desert landscape. You’ll go in search of the zebra and flamingo migrations (if timed correctly), get dropped on an island of baobabs for lunch, do a bit of sunset sky surfing as you follow the palm tree linings and tell all your friends about it all when you get home.
Grab a fat bike and peddle around the Makgadikgadi Pans. This is a really fun activity for the whole family, and an ideal way to get some exercise. These bikes can easily cruise over the desert terrain, taking you along 4x4 tracks and around the crusty salt flats. Keep a look out for sightings of wildlife, while breathing in the beautiful scenery, alongside the desert silence.
If you are in need of some serious time out, then one of our spa treatments is your perfect escape. Our professional therapist will put you in seventh heaven. Book a back massage overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans or enjoy a relaxing spa treatment from the privacy of your tent. Whichever you decide, you’ll walk away feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans are one of the most important breeding sites in southern Africa for
the lesser and greater flamingos. These flying flame birds, arrive in their millions during seasons of good rain, when millions of small shrimp and other crustaceans crack through the salty pan crust to spawn. The result, a pink extravaganza in the heat of the desert. You can also heli to Sua Pan to view the flamingos in Mar - Apr (scenic helicopter flight must be booked at an additional cost).
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Your Stay
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, 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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Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessDinners are al fresco, taking advantage of the sweeping views
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessRelax in the main area as your pre-dinner drinks are prepared
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessMombo is set in an area of the Okavango Delta that is renowned for exceptional game viewing, particularly in summer
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessWith over 45,000 hectares (111,200 acres) of exclusive private wilderness to explore, each day at Wilderness Mombo surprises and delights
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessSilver service in the heart of the Okavango Delta wilderness
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessWilderness Mombo's cuisine is an elegant celebration of local ingredients and Batswana culture
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessA private plunge pool and sala are a feature of every guest room
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessAl fresco dining takes on a new meaning here
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessMombo's reputation as a wildlife stronghold was cemented by its extraordinary leopard dynasties
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessHearty and delicious meals are our chefs' speciality
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessWilderness Mombo's sommelier can't wait to share his expert knowledge
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessBoma dinners are a consistent highlight
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessStaff perform a stirring dance before dinner
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessGuest tents are connected to the main area by raised walkways
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessTaking in the view from a guest tent's private deck
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessFamily-style dining is a wonderful way to connect with new friends
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessThe spacious wood and canvas guest suites entice with sweeping views over a floodplain teeming with wildlife
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessWith a spacious family suite, bring the family and create lasting memories
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessMombo is set in a thicket of giant mangosteen and fig trees with raised walkways between the guest suites and main area
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessThe fire pit is the heart of Mombo's main area
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessSink into the comforts of Mombo's understated luxury
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessOur knowledgeable bar staff will readily whip up one of their signature cocktails
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessMombo's Safari Boutique is stocked with authentic hand-crafted curios that make ideal mementos of an unforgettable trip
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessPrepare to see off another perfect day on safari at Mombo
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessMombo's exquisite culinary experience promises to captivate foodies and wine aficionados alike
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessLocal indigenous produce is the hero of every Mombo fine dining experience
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessWild dogs are among the more thrilling predator sightings as they roam freely through the area
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessGame viewing can be just as rewarding from the pool with an ice-cold drink during siesta time
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessEach spacious canvas guest suite is a private oasis
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessThe surviving Mathatha male has his work cut out for him protecting his large pride of some 13 lions
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessDid you know the spotted hyena's scientific name is Crocuta crocuta - the two identical words are known as a tautonym in zoological terms
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessThe prides of Mombo have become legends in their own right, in this legendary wildlife area
Wilderness MomboCredit: WildernessGuests are likely to see wildebeest, one of the rarer antelope species spotted on an Okavango safari
Each spacious canvas suite is a private oasis. The suites comprise an indoor lounge area, separate bedroom and bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers, elegant copper bathtub, and an outdoor private sala with a double day bed, sunken couch, private plunge pool, and wrap-around veranda – a total immersion in the bush.
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Wilderness has been privileged to witness three generations of Wilderness Mombo, undoubtedly one of Africa’s foremost wildlife and ecotourism destinations.
A spacious family suite with a private pool invites guests to bring the family and create lasting memories. A double bed and a set of twin beds accommodate a family of four easily, with plenty of extra room for privacy and peace.
Property Facilities
Bar, Library, Pool
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Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Safe, Sala, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Game drives via open 4x4 vehicles, accommodating a maximum of four per vehicle and allowing each guest a "window" seat. Seeing the high concentrations of plains game and predators – including the big cats – is the order of the day at Wilderness Mombo.
Our guides are the vital link between you and the intricacies of the natural world. They love sharing their knowledge, and do so with passion and humour, making your whole journey seamless and interpretive from start to finish.
* Please note that as the camp is located within the Moremi Game Reserve, night drives are not possible at Wilderness Mombo.
Experience a delicious, freshly-made brunch enjoyed out in the bush after an action-packed game drive. Wilderness Mombo's cuisine has always remained relevant to its surroundings, using locally-sourced ingredients prepared with great care and respect, offering guests an authentic yet refreshing and stylish gourmet experience deep in the remote Okavango Delta.
Enjoy being pampered by one of our expert massage therapists in the comfort of your suite or private deck. Or visit the spa, one of the best me-time journeys in which to relax, restore and revitalise.
To keep up with your daily fitness routine, exercise within unbeatable bush views from our gym or pool overlooking the picturesque floodplain.
Take a tour behind the scenes to see how our operational teams maintain a light footprint, offering guests the ultimate in sustainable luxury whilst remaining rooted in an authentic bush-camp offering.
Your Stay
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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Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessOsprey Retreat features a Safari Boutique, snacks and drinks counter, as well as a welcoming ‘cool deck’ with in-pool loungers
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessThe brand-new DumaTau and Little DumaTau offer a magnificent window onto the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve’s extraordinary abundance
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessThe centrally situated Osprey Retreat features a separate pool, snacks and drinks counter, plus a Safari Boutique
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessThe fire deck has been lowered to ensure unimpeded views over Osprey Lagoon from the main area
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessDumaTau’s optimal location allows for easy exploration of the Linyanti floodplain as well as the Savuti Channel
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessIn-pool loungers are a feature of the new Osprey Retreat wellness area
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessThe Linyanti now has a camp that is worthy of its extraordinary setting, forming the ideal location for making memories
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessJust by staying at DumaTau, guests will leave knowing that they have made a positive impact on the conservation of this extraordinary wilderness area
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessThe library is a comfortable space that invites the curious to learn more about the Linyanti
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessBrowse displays of wildlife specimens, species information, artistic pieces, reference books, daily sightings records and more in the library
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessThe Soul of the Earth Body Ceremony is a full body massage that draws on a bespoke scent developed to capture the essence of the new DumaTau
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessThe Safari Boutique stocks artefacts, jewellery and other mementos to remember your stay
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessDumaTau’s food offering aims to be the best, most healthy taste of authentic Botswana for guests
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessGuest suites have been remodelled to offer more room and enhanced cooling
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessThe family unit comprises 2 bedrooms (each with en-suite facilities), a shared lounge area and outdoor deck with seating area, outdoor sala and private plunge pool
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessEach tented suite has a plunge pool to keep guests cool in the heat of the afternoon
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessThe new Osprey Retreat wellness area provides a secluded space hidden away amongst the natural lagoon-side vegetation for an immediate immersion into nature
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessDumaTau’s extensive lagoon frontage ensures that each airy 142 m2 (1 500 sq. ft.) guest suite has uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and the movements of the area’s famous elephants
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessIn-tent spot-cooling delivers a new level of comfort to the guest suites
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessElephant in its element at DumaTau
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessAfrican wild dog are regularly seen in the Linyanti
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessGame drive on the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessCheetah on the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessRed lechwe
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessBoating in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessNature walks always produce exciting sightings
Wilderness DumaTauCredit: WildernessIntent leopard on the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
Each guest suite has a comfortable and inviting indoor lounge, as well as spacious bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers.
The luxurious guest suites are raised off the ground to take full advantage of the outstanding riverfront views. A sliding gauze door in the back of the tent improves airflow through the suite, while the en-suite facilities include a sliding fabric wall that can be closed to ensure absolute privacy. An extended deck, with private plunge pool, and awnings create a relaxing shaded space to soak in the views and watch the wildlife moving past.
Located in the heart of the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, the ultra-spacious family unit offers uninterrupted views over the water, a comfortable indoor lounge area, and a private plunge pool with outdoor sala. The family unit can accommodate four guests in two rooms, with each room having its own en-suite facilities.
Property Facilities
Bar, Library, Pool, Spa
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Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Game Drives, Night Drives, Walks (Guided)
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Helicopter Scenic Flights
Explore the wilderness on twice daily game drives, and encounter the rich wildlife of the Linyanti. The open 4x4 vehicles allow us to host four guests at a time, with each guest having a ‘window’ seat, thereby offering a more exclusive experience and dedicated time with your passionate guide. Highlights include witnessing fascinating predator interactions, and large elephant herds. Plains game, and the amazing birdlife diversity, offer fantastic sightings as well.
Experience the thrill of a night drive using spotlights to find some of the most amazing, elusive nocturnal animals. These often include lesser bushbabies, spring hares, aardwolf, servals, large spotted genets and, if you are extremely lucky, the elusive pangolin.
Walking in the wild with skilled, armed guides are a wonderful way of being closer to nature. Observe the smaller creatures that you may miss when travelling by vehicle.
* Seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide.
Explore the Linyanti River by barge, perfect for lunches, picnics, or sundowners. Glide past sleeping hippos, or find crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks of the lagoon. Water-based game viewing at its finest.
* Water levels permitting.
Boating is another idyllic form of water wildlife viewing in the remarkable Linyanti. Search for those elusive birds so prevalent in calm channel waters.
* Water levels permitting.
Fishing is on a catch and release basis, with camp providing a small stock of basic rods and reels, whereas all fly fishing equipment is to be supplied by guests if required.
* Note that fishing is seasonal as it is prohibited by Botswana law in January and February due to breeding purposes.
Birding is outstanding here, from Okavango specials to mopane woodland species. The Savuti Channel is famous for its high concentration of eagles and raptors. This paradise is internationally recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area) so do keep your binoculars close at hand!
At the wellness centre, the fully qualified, in-house therapist team offer signature treatments using natural body care products, drawing on bespoke scents developed to capture the essence of soulful relaxation and restoration.
The range of treatments on offer complements the holistic health and wellness journey that is a Wilderness DumaTau safari – and ties guest activities back to the camp’s stated purpose. Time in the wilderness has always had the potential to revitalise the spirit, and at Wilderness DumaTau, this has been taken to the next level through meaningful layers of experiences.
This spa sanctuary is further enhanced by the reimagined menu, which draws on locally sourced ingredients to provide healthier meals that add to the wellness journey, and are in tune with both Botswana’s agricultural heritage, and the latest thinking on nutrition, authentic flavours and sustainable farming.
Nestled into the lush bush for privacy is The Osprey Retreat which includes a drinks and snack counter area, gym, and a Safari Boutique.
* All treatments at an additional cost.
The outdoor stargazing/floating fire deck will continue to be a highlight for guests as they are almost immersed in the wondrous Linyanti River. The perfect spot for a sundowner!
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included