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About the lodge
An overview of Jack's Camp.
Jack’s Camp is located in the heart of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert. The Makgadikgadi Pans are unlike anywhere else on this earth with their spectacular vistas, specialized guiding, interactions with habituated meerkats, unique desert wildlife, and authentic safari accommodation.
Highlights
- Jack’s Camp recently reopened after an extensive refurbishment and is considered one of the best camps in Botswana.
- Beautiful Hemingway-style tented camp.
- The camp is situated in the path of the second-largest migration of zebra and wildebeest in Africa.
You Should Know
- Jack's Camp accepts children of all ages.
- There is no family tent at Jack's Camp, so parents with younger children must share a tent with each child (one parent and one child per tent).
The Detail
Jack's Camp boasts three double and seven twin-bedded tents, each offering an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a pedestal fan, a sitting area, a writing desk, and a private outdoor veranda with spectacular views of the salt plains.
The camp facilities include a pool table, an indoor dining area, an open-air lounge, a library, a bar, a swimming pool, and a complimentary laundry service.
During the wet (green) season, the Kalahari transforms as flamingos and other migratory birds decorate the watery grasslands. Herds of zebra and wildebeest appear, drawn by the lush grass, and for several months, the desert is teeming with game and predators. Experience the spectacular migration of zebra and wildebeest – the second-largest in Africa, and the last remaining in Southern Africa.
Activities offered at the camp include game drives and bush walks led by a small group of Zu/’hoasi Bushmen, interactions with a group of habituated meerkats, horseback riding trips to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, quad biking during the dry season, and visits to the historic Fallen Baobab.
Jack's Camp is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a unique safari experience.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, all meals, beverages, guest laundry, daily activities, expert guiding, park entry fees, VAT, and local brand drinks.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Jack's Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$2,935
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$3,495
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$3,895
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$3,495
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$2,935
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$2,795
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
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Stay & Pay
Stay a minimum of 6-7 nights at one or a combination of Natural Selection camps in Botswana and/or Namibia and receive a discount off the nightly accommodation rate.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Natural Selection's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Special
One spouse receives 50% off the nightly accommodation rate
Natural Selection's Honeymoon Special entitles one spouse to 50% off the nightly accommodation rate at all Natural Selection camps in Botswana and all camps in Namibia (excludes Shipwreck Lodge and Safari House per the Botswana rack sheet; the Namibia sheets exclude Safari House only). The offer is valid all year round for an unlimited number of nights and applies up to 12 months from the date of marriage. Proof of marriage is required. The offer cannot be combined with other special offers.
- Proof
- Proof of marriage is required
- Combinable
- Not combinable with other special offers
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
Audited child policies for Jack's Camp. Minimum ages, activities, family accommodation, and child rates, taken from our specialist audit of the operator's published policies, last reviewed May 2026. See our Safari child policies guide for the broader context.
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available. Jack's Private Camp: set apart from the main area, designed for families/groups. One bedroom has a king-size double bed; the other has two queen-size beds (twin or double). Both include an additional day bed. Each bedroom has en-suite facilities with two indoor showers, a brass bathtub and an outdoor shower. Shared main area with lounge, dining, satellite kitchen, outside deck and pool. Private guide and vehicle included. Max 4 adults and 2 children.
Child rates
Camps located in the Makgadikgadi and Boteti accept children of all ages. Children 0-5 years free of charge (Makgadikgadi/Boteti); children 6-15 years 50%; children 16-18 years 50%; guests 19+ charged adult rate. Children 6-18 years discount is based on the per person sharing adult rate per night when sharing with an adult. Children 6-18 years will be charged as per adult rates for any additional services not included in the fully inclusive rate.
Notable exceptions
- Jack's Private Camp (exclusive use) accommodates a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children; rates based on 2 adults + 2 children or 3 adults sharing — additional guests charged standard Jack's Camp per person rates. Horse-riding activity at Jack's Camp has a minimum age of 8 years (max rider weight 95kg). CCR fee not applicable to children 0-5 years but applies to children 6+ years.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Jack's Camp.
Sleep-out
Sleep Out on the Pans
Guests at Jack's Camp can spend a night sleeping out on the Makgadikgadi Pans under the stars. This experience is offered as a surcharge on top of the standard lodge stay and is subject to dry pans and weather conditions, making it a truly unique and atmospheric overnight on one of Africa's most iconic landscapes.
Available April–October only. Surcharge applies. Subject to dry pans and weather conditions. Also offered at Jack's Private Camp, San Camp, and Camp Kalahari. Rates are Nett and Non-commissionable. BWP 1,670 per person when staying 3 nights at one camp.
- Cost
- BWP 1,670 per person (when staying 3 nights at one camp)
- Availability
- Seasonal April–October; subject to dry pans and weather conditions
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Horseback
Saddle up.
Horseback riding options at Jack's Camp. Rider experience and age requirements vary; check the details on each ride before booking.
Guided ride
1-Hour Horse Ride (Included, FI)
A one-hour guided horse ride (available morning or afternoon) is included as standard in the Fully Inclusive rate at Thamo Telele. Riders must weigh no more than 95 kg; additional costs may apply for guests exceeding this limit.
Duration: 1 hour. Timing: morning or afternoon. Weight limit: max 95 kg per rider. Included in Fully Inclusive rate. Additional rides available at an hourly rate of USD 72 (nett) / USD 90 (rack — implied from nett 20% discount). No group size or age limit stated beyond the weight restriction.
- Cost
- complimentary (when on FI rate); USD 72 per hour (nett 20%) for additional/DBB guests
- Availability
- subject to availability; included in Fully Inclusive package
Guided ride
Hourly Horse-Riding (Activity Rate)
Guests not on the Fully Inclusive rate, or those wishing to add extra rides, can book horse riding at an hourly activity rate. A weight restriction of 95 kg per rider applies; guests exceeding this limit may incur additional costs.
Duration: 1 hour per booking. Weight limit: max 95 kg per rider (additional costs may apply above this). Priced per person per hour. Available to DBB guests or as an add-on for FI guests.
- Cost
- USD 72 per hour (nett 20% rate)
- Availability
- subject to availability; advance booking recommended
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Jack's Camp. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Mokoro
Mokoro Excursion (Uncharted Expeditions Camp)
At Uncharted Expeditions Camp — Natural Selection's exclusive-use private camp in the NG12 concession of the Okavango Delta — guests can explore the Delta's waterways by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe). The camp is fully private and itinerary-flexible, allowing guests to spend as much time on the water as they wish.
Minimum 2-night stay at the camp required. Children of all ages welcome (minimum age 12 if Island Sleepout is included). Exclusive-use private camp in NG12 concession, Okavango Delta.
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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