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San Camp

Set on the edge of the shimmering, sparkling makgadikgadi salt pans, san camp is an impossibly romantic hideaway where the magic is in the minimalism.

  • Reviews
    5/6
  • Vacation Style Relaxed and social family atmosphere
    Premier/Luxury Camp
  • Camp Size 14 guests
All about San Camp

San Camp is situated on the edge of the vast and mysterious Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, the remnant of an extinct super lake that once covered most of Botswana. Whilst they may look empty, the pans are home to unique desert wildlife including ostrich, lion, brown hyena and, of course, the cheeky meerkats.

About the camp
Activities
    Dry Season (April – October):
  • Meet the habituated meerkats.
  • Walks with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen.
  • Search for the elusive brown hyena.
  • Game drives and night drives.
  • Game drives to the Makgadikgadi NP (on request for stays of 4 nights or more).
  • Visits the site of Chapman’s Baobab.
  • Helicopter flips.*
  • Morning and afternoon horse rides.*
  • Lie out on the pans at sun set and watch the planetarium show unfold.
  • Quad biking (2 guests per quad bike, weather dependent).
    • *Subject to a surcharge
What is included and Excluded Included
  • All meals
  • daily activities (NB there are some exclusions)
  • local drinks
  • laundry
Excluded
  • Flights
  • premium brand beverages,
  • discretionary tips/ gratuities
  • items of a personal nature
  • personal travel insurance
  1. Road Travel Two-wheel drive vehicle

    Road and self-drive transfers from Maun (approx. 4-5 hrs) are also possible.

  1. Air Travel Direct Flights

    Direct flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Maun and then take a small charter plane to the Makgadikgadi.

Accomodation

San Camp has twin and double tents all with ensuite bathrooms, indoor showers and large verandas. The tents are spacious and stylish with have solar lighting (ceiling & bedside lights). No fans or aircon as San Camp is only open during the colder months.

Number of tents
  • 5 twin
  • 2 double
Facilities
  • The tents are spacious
  • stylish with
  • solar lighting (ceiling & bedside lights).
  • A magnificent mess tent contains a small natural history museum and library.
  • The tea tent, spread with cushions, is a tranquil sanctuary
  • tented yoga pavilion
  • plunge pool.
Food Experience

San Camp has a reputation for delicious, fresh and original menus. Plated meals are elegantly presented. Please inform reservations of any dietary requirements prior to travel.

What else do I need to know?

We welcome children of all ages, (please refer to our rates for child policies).

Camera charging facilities are available in the mess tent (please bring an adaptor).

There is no Wifi or phone signal in camp.

Our vehicles are open, with rooftop seats, and fit a maximum of 7 people.

We can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests in camp.

Please consult your doctor for recommended vaccinations.

If quad biking, please bring a good pair of sunglasses or goggles - the sunlight and dust can be harsh.

What is a good time to go?

San is open during the dry season only. Please note that some activities are still weather dependent.

Dry season: 01 April – 31 October