Situated on the edge of the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana, San Camp is a solar-powered, low-impact camp with paired-down, romantic minimalism. It's just you, the unique desert wildlife, and a handful of local San Bushmen.
San Camp's 7 classic white tents are beautifully elegant and offer 360-degree views over the sparkling salt pans, with each sheltered by a cluster of stately desert palms. Facilities include a mess tent that contains a small natural history museum and library, a tea tent spread with cushions providing a sheltering sanctuary, and a tented yoga pavilion.
Billowing white tents, desert palms and acres of shimmering nothingness
See lion, brown hyena, bat-eared fox, ostrich and even kori bustard
Get up close and personal with habituated meerkats
Join the Zu/hoasi Bushmen on a bushwalk
At a glance
7 Tents
All Ages
Open 1 April - 15 Oct
All Inclusive
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INSIDER TIP
"Prebook the Kubu Island Adventure. You will set out on a quad bike and traverse the Makgadikgadi salt pans. Sleep under the stars, explorer-style, in a five-gazillion-star bedroom on the Lost Island of the Baobabs."
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ACTIVITIES
Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
4WD Safari
Night Drive
Quad Biking
Cultural Experience
Horse Riding
Wellness/Spa
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Take a journey through San Camp to get a flavour of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.
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We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey.
Anonymous, 17th September 2015
Family holiday to San Camp
Probably the most stylish camp, intimate with great staff and unbelievable food. Less variety of wildlife, but a stunning landscape - even though we couldn't get to the centre of the pans due to recent rain
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7 Tents
All Ages
Open 1 April - 15 Oct
All Inclusive
4WD Safari
Night Drive
Quad Biking
Cultural Experience
Horse Riding
Wellness/Spa
