Botswana Camps & Lodges
Jack’s Private Camp, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
A Luxury Tented Camp in Botswana
Camp Details
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.
WHY CHOOSE JACK’S PRIVATE CAMP?
• A blend of safari opulence and considered luxury, where vintage charm meets contemporary comfort. This is unreal style in a world of desert adventure.
• A safari escape curated for you. A dedicated chef, host and guide team allow each day to be shaped to create your perfect wilderness escape.
• Conceived for travellers seeking perfect privacy and a personal safari experience.
• Private guides, personally trained by safari icon Ralph Bousfield, are skilled at bringing the remarkable Makgadikgadi Pans to life.
• Captivating activities. Spend a quiet morning immersed in meerkat lore, ride out on a quad-bike adventure, or charter a chopper for remarkable Makgadikgadi vistas.
• Desert picnic or al fresco barbecue? Wine pairing dinner, or family-friendly pizza night? This is dining by design – and the choice is entirely yours!
• A multi-faceted villa space. Designed for families and small groups, blending communal living with spacious private havens.
Questions about Jack's Private Camp
How is Jack's Private Camp booked and priced?
It is taken on an exclusive basis and priced per camp per night rather than per person, from US$8,385 in the April and November to mid-December seasons of 2026, with a lower US$6,285 in January to March. That structure suits multi-generational families and privately guided groups.
What does the private team include?
A dedicated chef, host and guide team is on hand to shape each day, and the private guides are personally trained by Ralph Bousfield. It means the schedule bends to you rather than the other way around, which is the main reason people choose it over the main camp.
What can we do from the camp?
Mornings with the meerkats, quad-bike adventures across the pans, or a chartered helicopter for Makgadikgadi views from above. Dining is equally flexible, from desert picnics and al fresco barbecues to wine-pairing dinners or a family pizza night, and the villa space blends communal living with private havens.
Activities
Jack’s Private Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April; 01 November - 19 December | – | US $ 9185 |
| 2025 | June; 1 September - 31 October; 20 December - 9 January 2026 | – | US $ 11210 |
| 2025 | 01 July - 31 August | – | US $ 12410 |
| 2026 | 10 January - 31 March | – | US $ 6285 |
| 2026 | April; 01 November - 19 December | – | US $ 8385 |
| 2026 | May; October | – | US $ 8805 |
| 2026 | June; September; 20 December - 9 January 2027 | – | US $ 10485 |
| 2026 | 01 July – 31 August | – | US $ 11685 |
Rates are Per Camp Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Jack’s Private Camp rates include – Accommodation, all meals & beverages, Wi-Fi, guest laundry, daily camp activities, airstrip transfers, private vehicle and guide, park entry fees & VAT.
Questions about Jack's Private Camp
How is Jack's Private Camp booked and priced?
It is taken on an exclusive basis and priced per camp per night rather than per person, from US$8,385 in the April and November to mid-December seasons of 2026, with a lower US$6,285 in January to March. That structure suits multi-generational families and privately guided groups.
What does the private team include?
A dedicated chef, host and guide team is on hand to shape each day, and the private guides are personally trained by Ralph Bousfield. It means the schedule bends to you rather than the other way around, which is the main reason people choose it over the main camp.
What can we do from the camp?
Mornings with the meerkats, quad-bike adventures across the pans, or a chartered helicopter for Makgadikgadi views from above. Dining is equally flexible, from desert picnics and al fresco barbecues to wine-pairing dinners or a family pizza night, and the villa space blends communal living with private havens.
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Questions about Jack's Private Camp
How is Jack's Private Camp booked and priced?
It is taken on an exclusive basis and priced per camp per night rather than per person, from US$8,385 in the April and November to mid-December seasons of 2026, with a lower US$6,285 in January to March. That structure suits multi-generational families and privately guided groups.
What does the private team include?
A dedicated chef, host and guide team is on hand to shape each day, and the private guides are personally trained by Ralph Bousfield. It means the schedule bends to you rather than the other way around, which is the main reason people choose it over the main camp.
What can we do from the camp?
Mornings with the meerkats, quad-bike adventures across the pans, or a chartered helicopter for Makgadikgadi views from above. Dining is equally flexible, from desert picnics and al fresco barbecues to wine-pairing dinners or a family pizza night, and the villa space blends communal living with private havens.
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