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San Camp
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Central, Botswana · Natural Selection · High Luxury
San Camp is a seasonal safari retreat located on the edge of the Ntwetwe Pan, part of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana's Kalahari. Operated by Natural Selection, it was designed as a more minimalist and spiritual alternative to its sister camp, Jack's Camp, following the legacy of pioneer explorer Jack Bousfield. The camp was extensively rebuilt in 2011, maintaining its aesthetic of billowing white canvas tents that blend into the stark, shimmering landscape.
- 7 rooms
About San Camp
- The camp descends from Botswana's first photographic safari camp, started on the Makgadikgadi in 1962 by explorer Jack Bousfield.
- It has no electricity, relying on paraffin lamps to light its six white canvas tents on the edge of the Ntwetwe Pan.
- The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans it overlooks are the remnant of an extinct prehistoric super-lake.
- The camp was completely rebuilt in 2011 and operates only during the dry season, from mid-April to mid-October.
History
San Camp is a seasonal safari retreat located on the edge of the Ntwetwe Pan, part of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana's Kalahari. Operated by Natural Selection, it was designed as a more minimalist and spiritual alternative to its sister camp, Jack's Camp, following the legacy of pioneer explorer Jack Bousfield. The camp was extensively rebuilt in 2011, maintaining its iconic aesthetic of billowing white canvas tents that blend into the stark, shimmering landscape.
Amenities
- Tented swimming pool pavilion and deck
- Yoga and meditation pavilion
- Natural history museum and library cabinet of curiosities
- Solar-powered lighting and charging facilities in the mess tent
- Communal dining with white linen and crystal service
- Complimentary daily laundry service
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