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Jack's Camp

Jack's Camp

Makgadikgadi Pans

Located in Makgadikgadi Pans, this is a permanent camp that provides you with a unique experience in the Makgadikgadi Pans. This salt pan situated in the middle of the dry savanna of north-eastern Botswana is one of the largest salt flats in the world. This breathtakingly beautiful location is both savage and glorious.

Jack’s Camp is a classic desert safari camp accommodating 20 guests in 10 enormous walk-in tents, each with an en suite shower, private plunge pool, and bed cooling system and are luxuriously appointed, but maintain the style and character of the Makgadikgadi. Facilities include a mess tent for dining, a tea tent with Persian carpet cushions for socialising, a swimming pool pavilion, spa treatments and a gift shop tent.

The camp's roots date back to the 1960s when namesake Jack Bousfield, a true character in his own right, stumbled upon a place so incredible that it captivated him for the remainder of his life. He never left the site and stayed until his death in the early 1990s. Following this, Jack’s son, Ralph, started Jack’s Camp and recreated the venue in the traditional safari style of the 1940s era. Activities include interaction with a family of meerkats who are regular visitors, and viewing the desert wildlife such as the gemsbok, springbok and more. You’ll also have the chance to meet the indigenous San people who have survived in this seemingly inhospitable land for many centuries.

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Amenities

Activities, Bar, Game Drives, Luxury, Resort, Safari Style All Inclusive, Spa, Swimming Pool, Walking & Trekking

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Four Rosemead

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Franschhoek Country House

Franschhoek

The Zulu War of 1879 is famous throughout the English-speaking world for the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. The lodge is located in a natural heritage site and overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. A stay here is all about being immersed in history and enjoying the stunning setting. Inhouse tours are led by an expert guide and offer thought-provoking insights into the battles between the Zulus and British army. 

You'll find a restaurant and bar, a library and two swimming pools amongst other facilities. The hotel offers horse rides through the reserve to view the game and bird life, which is a must for those willing and able (on foor option is also available). 

Daily battlefield tours are an essential part of a stay and your expert guide really bring history alive, standing on the very ground where the battles raged. 

The rooms all have air conditioning, ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, mini fridge, safe, tea and coffee making facilities along with a balcony or deck.

Fugitives Drift

Zulu Battlefields

How our Tent Ratings work

These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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