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About Jack’s Private Camp

In an enigmatic landscape of perfect silence, discover a haven of peace, privacy and desert opulence.

Jack’s Private Camp promises a new interpretation of an iconic experience in the world of luxury African safaris. This private retreat combines the signature style of Jack’s Camp with exclusivity and flexibility unmatched in this extraordinary corner of Africa.

Created to cater for the unique demands of discerning multi-generational travellers, adventurous families, privately-guided small groups – and those simply seeking a desert safari out of the spotlight – Jack’s Private Camp offers an oasis of exclusivity amid one of the world’s most remarkable desert landscapes.

With a private guide, and full staff complement on hand to curate each day, guests at Jack’s Private Camp can expect a truly bespoke discovery of the otherworldly Makgadikgadi Pans.

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From $2,710 person/night

Lodge

2 Rooms

Makgadikgadi, Botswana

Render of Jacks Private Camp library scaled.

Positive impact

Jack’s Private Camp is owned by Natural Selection which is dedicated to conservation, partnering with local communities, governments, and organizations to protect and expand conservation areas. They build eco-friendly camps that blend into the environment and aim to inform guests about Africa's wildlife challenges and successes, hoping to inspire further positive action for wildlife conservation.

A contribution of $50 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.

About Makgadikgadi

Makgadikgadi

A vast, shimmering salt pan of horizon-bending landscapes where the magic is in the minimalism.

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Wildlife in Makgadikgadi

Elephant

Rare

Giraffe

Rare

Hippo

None

Black Rhino

None

White Rhino

None

Lion

Occasional

Cheetah

Occasional

Leopard

Rare

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

None

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

None

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

Abundant

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This harsh desert environment is transformed during the wet season, attracting wildlife from far and wide. Africa's second largest migration of wildebeest and zebra can be seen here, followed by the infamous Kalahari Black-maned lions and stalking cheetah. An added bonus is the impressive list of unique birds, and a sea of pink flamingos, feeding on the algae-rich waters of the pan.

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