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JACK’S CAMP Jack’s Camp is an OASIS OF STYLE & COMFORT in the middle of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, surrounded by SPECTACULAR SCENERY & unique desert species. MORE SUITED, I WOULD SAY, FOR THE BETTER CLASS OF MAHARAJAH. THOMAS PAKENHAM

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JACK’S CAMPJack’s Camp is an OASIS OF STYLE & COMFORT in the middle of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, surrounded by SPECTACULAR SCENERY & unique desert species.

MORE SUITED, I WOULD SAY, FOR THE BETTER CLASS OF MAHARAJAH.THOMAS PAKENHAM

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Awards + AccoladesNO. 1 IN THE WORLD - Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Travel Award 2010

FAVOURITE OVERSEAS LEISURE HOTEL: MIDDLE EAST,AFRICA & THE INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS - Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Travel Award 2010

BEST ADVENTURE - Tatler UK 2010

BEST SAFARI CAMP IN AFRICA - The Good Safari Guide 2009

BEST SAFARI CAMP IN SOUTHERN AFRICA - The Good Safari Guide 2009

BEST PROPERTY IN BOTSWANA - Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2009

NO. 10 BEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD - Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2009

BEST ECOLOGICAL SAFARI CAMP - The Good Safari Guide 2008 & 2009

BEST CAMP GUIDING TEAM - The Good Safari Guide 2009

AND MORE...

Situated in the heart of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Jack’s Camp is truly likenowhere else on earth. SPECTACULAR VISTAS, creative surprises, EXPERT GUIDING, incredibly friendly habituated MEERKATS, unique desert wildlife, OLD-WORLD SAFARI STYLING and superb cuisine all come together to create an experience that is completely different to any other.

What is it about Jack’s Camp?

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• 7 Twin and 3 double tents with EN-SUITE BATHROOMS featuring indoor and outdoor showers. Tents are spacious and stylish – with a SOPHISTICATED 1940’s atmosphere.

• Beds are replete with cool and CRUNCHY COTTON SHEETS, feather bedding and hot water bottles.

Where will I stay?• ALL AGES ARE WELCOME.• Guests travelling with children younger than eight years

of age require a private Guide & vehicle.• There is no electricity in the Camp.• There are however, camera-charging facilities.• The desert can become extremely hot in October.• The water at Jack’s Camp is SAFE TO DRINK.• Water is precious in the desert, so please try to conserve it.

What do I need to know?

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• Jack’s Camp has a reputation for DELICIOUS, FRESH AND ORIGINAL menus.

• Plated meals are ELEGANTLY PRESENTED and served in the splendid mess tent.

• Indulgent, DECADENT TEAS are served daily.• Please inform our Reservations Staff of any

dietary requirements prior to travel – and confirm upon arrival.

What will I eat?• A MESS TENT with NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM,

LIBRARY, antique POOL TABLE and a well-stocked DRINKS CHEST.

• A SWIMMING POOL shaded by a pavilion-style tent. • SHOP TENT.

What are the facilities?• All MEALS, ACTIVITIES and DRINKS are included. • Flights, premium brand beverages and

discretionary tips/gratuities are excluded.

What does the rate include?

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GET DRENCHED IN THE DESERT... THE KALAHARI HAS

NEVER BEEN THIS COOL!

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YEAR ROUND• Get up close and personal with a GROUP

OF HABITUATED MEERKATS.• Spend time walking and interacting with a group

of ZU/’HOASI BUSHMEN and gain insight into their ancient culture.

• Observe rare and elusive desert species such as the BROWN HYAENA.

• Search out ancient STONE TOOLS.• Visit CHAPMAN’S BAOBAB, the third largest

tree in Africa!

What will I do?

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What will I do continuted...DRY SEASON• QUAD BIKE across the lunar expanse of

the salt pans.• LIE OUT ON THE SALT PANS as the sun sets,

and watch the planetarium show unfold with horizon-to-horizon stars.

• Take a radical sabbatical – sign up for a 5 night QUAD BIKE EXPEDITION to KUBU ISLAND.

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TAKE AN EPIC QUAD BIKE JOURNEY TOKUBU ISLAND, AND SLEEP OUT UNDER THESTARS AMONGST GIANT BOULDERSAND ANCIENT BAOBABS.

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WET SEASON• View the last remaining zebra and wildebeest

MIGRATION in Southern Africa.• Spot LION, CHEETAH and other PREDATORS

who follow in their wake.• Watch the CLOUDS OF FLAMINGO and other

migratory birds descend from the heavens to decorate the watery grasslands.

What will I do continued... THE SERENGETI OF THE SOUTH:

THE MAKGADIKGADI IS HOME TO AN ANNUAL ZEBRA AND WILDEBEEST MIGRATION!

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BOTETI RIVER

Lake Ngami

DECEPTION PAN

Zebra & Wildebeest rely on the Boteti river during the dry season & migrate east to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in the rainy season, and stay until the waterholes dry up.

ReseRvations: Tel: +27 (0)11 447 1605 Fax: +27 (0)11 447 6905email: [email protected] maRketing: [email protected]

Web: www.unchartedafrica.com

WET SEASON• View the spectacular MIGRATION of zebra and

wildebeest – the last remaining in Southern Africa.

• See LION, CHEETAH and other PREDATORS who

follow in their wake...

What will I do? When is a good time to go?ALL YEAR ROUNDDRY SEASON: Winter 16th April – 31st OctoberWET SEASON: Summer 1st November – 15th AprilActivities are weather dependent.

How do I get there?Fly to Johannesburg, and then to Maun, Botswana. From Maun, take a smaller charter plane to Jack’s Camp.