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

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Experience the Kruger suspended over the Sabie River. Permanently stationed on the historically rich Selati Bridge above the Sabie River in the iconic Kruger National Park, Kruger Shalati offers unique accommodation on a repurposed train. The train celebrates where the first visits to the park were allowed in the early 1920s when the train would park overnight in the exact spot where Kruger Shalati is positioned today. 

There's a plunge pool, giving the unique experience of taking a dip while watching crocodiles, hippos and elephants just meters below as well as a spa, restaurant and bar. The train offers 31 rooms, consisting of 24 carriage rooms and 7 bridge house rooms, each of which is designed to ensure breath-taking views and has air conditioning, a balcony/deck, Wi-Fi, a mini bar as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. Activities include Game Drives, Game Walks, and Bird Watching and can be arranged around game drives. All meals and local drinks are included. 

Kruger Shalati

Kruger National Park

This is the Kruger National Park's first-ever seasonal tented camp concession and operates in the South African winter months, between 01 May and 30 September. There are two extraordinary locations Tshokwane River Camp and Satara Plains Camp tucked away in the game-rich part of the park amid the untamed beauty of "lion country". Each camp has 30 canvassed suites with en-suite facilities featuring butler-fed hot showers and you'll go to sleep to the sounds of the wild in your comfortable bed. Tents have electrical sockets for charging devices. Tshokwane River Camp is located by the Ripape River, it showcases diverse birdlife and animals and is located in a dry river bed and has a swimming pool.

Satara Plains Camp is nestled near the renowned Satara rest camp, in a land teeming with lion population, embracing the vibrant culture of the Ama Shangaan people in its design. You'll enjoy hearty, nourishing cuisine and swap tales of your adventures around the camp, whichever camp you choose you can be sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. All meals, afternoon teas and coffees daily are included, along with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers. Two game drives daily in open safari vehicles or daily guided walking safaris with a rifled ranger.

Kruger Untamed

Kruger National Park

Located in the sophisticated suburb of Constantia, this fabulous boutique hotel is set in South Africa's first ever wine region. Although a short distance outside the city, you're just minutes from Cape Town's attractions. With pretty gardens and an inviting pool, this is an ideal choice for anyone wanting peace and tranquillity. The area is famed for its wineries and fine food and the concierge service will be happy to assist with any arrangements. 

There are just nine spacious rooms which are all air conditioned and have television, Wi-Fi, safe, tea and coffee making facilities. Each is beautifully decorated embracing the very best of South African style. There is a restaurant and bar, lunch and dinner can be arranged, all soft drinks and house wines are included, guest lounge, swimming pool and sundeck.

Last Word Constantia

Cape Town

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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