Overview
A desert icon
Jack’s Camp is an icon in Botswana. Surrounded by over 400,000 hectares of pristine desert – a starkly beautiful place or blanketed in emerald grasses depending on the season – with sumptuous tents and exciting activities really make the most of this special place.
Its nine vast tents are a celebration of the historic campaign-style, complete with four-poster beds, antiques, curiosities and Persian rugs as well as modern luxuries like private plunge pools and both indoor and outdoor showers.
Communal areas include a swimming pavilion, tea tent, dining mess and a fascinating Natural History Museum. All a welcoming sanctuary to relax in between exploring the lunar Makgadikgadi Pans and Kalahari desert on an impressive selection of experiences including quad biking, bushman walks, desert game drives, meerkat visits and horse rides.
Facts
At a glance
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Nine tents with plunge pools
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Swimming and tea pavilions
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Dining tent and bar
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Natural history museum
Experiences
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Game drives
Take a game drive on the Makgadikgadi Pans to spot brown hyena, wildebeest, zebra, bat-eared fox and with luck you might even spot a lion or elephant wandering the concession.
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Walk with the bushmen
Spend time walking and interacting with a group of Zu/’hoasi Bushmen and gain a fascinating insight into their ancient culture and practices.
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Meet the meerkats
Get up close and personal with a family of habituated meerkats as they set off in search of their breakfast. Walk amongst 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 lookout point for predators.
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Horse riding
Embark on an adventurous horseback safari in the desert. Multi-day riding safaris are also available for experienced riders.
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Quad biking
During the dry season, go quad biking across the lunar expanse of the pans.
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The zebra migration
During the green season, from November to March, experience the spectacular migration of zebra and wildebeest – one of the largest in Africa and the last remaining in Southern Africa.
Conservation
1.5% of all revenue generated by Natural Selection’s camps goes back to local conservation projects. Thanks to the partnership between Jack’s Camp, Natural Selection, the local community and Round River Conservation, Africa’s second largest zebra migration, which was almost destroyed by veterinary fences in the 1960s, has returned with thousands animals returning to centuries-old migration paths.
Footprint
The newly rebuilt Jack’s Camp runs on solar power using a Tesla battery technology, including efficient air-conditioning units in the guest tents.
Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
