Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana·Africa
8.7/ 10
234 reviews
Family friendly
Best: May to October
About This Pool
Part flashback, part mirage - a beloved safari camp with 1940s style that added private plunge pools in 2020, overlooking the otherworldly salt pans.
Pool Features
1940s Style
Salt Pans View
Safari Camp
Private Plunge
Awards & Recognition
Most Unique Safari Pool
From The Window Seat
Getting there
- Flying with kids: what actually helpsSo the family arrives ready for the pool, not the nap.
- Which side of the plane should you sit on?Pick the side with the view on the way in.
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Where to stay near Jack's Camp
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Condé Nast Traveler
#37
Global Ranking
8.7/ 10
Based on 234 expert & traveler reviews
Quick Facts
HotelJack's Camp
LocationMakgadikgadi Salt Pans
CountryBotswana
RegionAfrica
Family friendlyYes
Best timeMay to October
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