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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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Nestled against the natural rock formations in the Cederburg region of the Western Cape and set in pristine wilderness a visit here will let you find out about the Khoi and San people who once lived in the area. There are incredible rocks formations, cave paintings, bursts of wild flowers and a landscape that is home to a fascinating eco system of small creatures scarcely seen elsewhere. 

A stay here includes all meals and a choice of two activities daily - chose from a day or night time nature drive, sundowner tour or rock art tour. There's also a swimming pool, spa and a restaurant, bar and outside boma. 

The rooms are quite unique and set into the rocks and known as "Cave Suites" and have air conditioning, private shower room and a terrace. There are also "Hut Suites" which are a little larger and suitable for families.

Kagga Karma

Cederberg Mountains

Situated on South Africa's malaria-free Eastern Cape, Kariega Game Reserve spans 11,500 hectares of pristine wilderness and is home to the Big 5 as well as a multitude of African wildlife including hippo, giraffe and zebra. The reserve is also a paradise for birdlife, including resident and migrant birds. The location of the reserve makes it ideal if you are self-driving, alternatively, Port Elizabeth airport is around 1 hour and 20 minutes away. 

The Main Lodge offers families, friends and couples a relaxed and friendly environment to enjoy the African bush. The lodge has a restaurant, bar and a swimming pool. All stays include 2 game drives daily, all meals, river cruises and bush walks. 

All the log chalets are air-conditioned and have large private viewing decks. Each has a spacious lounge and living area, tea and coffee-making facilities, safety and Wi-Fi.

Kareiga Game Reserve

near Kenton on Sea

The small and friendly lodge is situated under a canopy of magnificent trees within a tranquil sand forest alongside the Kosi Lakes System, an unspoilt wilderness area that is part of the iSimangaliso World Heritage Park. It offers a host of estuarine, beach and wilderness activities. 

There's a lovely sweeping pool which overlooks Lake Shengeza where you can relax on the viewing deck in the shade of Umdoni trees while watching hippos & flamingos in the lake. There is also a bar, restaurant and parking. Daily guided canoe trips and walks through ancient forests are offered at no additional cost. 

With just 20 rooms the lodge offers comfortable accommodation in wooden, canvas & thatch cabins, all rooms have fans, fridges, and outdoor showers as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. 

Additional activities include Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Snorkelling, Turtle Tracking (in season), Guided and Self-guided walks. 

Kosi Forest Lodge

Kosi

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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