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San Camp
Few safari camps can match that of the stunning San Camp in The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. This is about minimalism at its best, both at the camp itself and in the mysterious desert landscape.
Set on the edge of the vast Nwetwe Pan, San Camp offers a beautifully minimalist safari experience surrounded by the striking landscapes of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. With just seven elegant white tents shaded by desert palms, the camp feels intimate, peaceful, and wonderfully removed from the modern world.
Here, the magic lies in the simplicity of the desert and the extraordinary sense of space. Guests can encounter meerkats, brown hyenas, springbok, gemsbok, and other desert adapted wildlife, while learning about the region from local San Bushmen who share their deep connection to this remarkable environment.
The stylish tents combine classic safari romance with understated luxury, featuring four poster beds, Persian rugs, solar heated showers, and private day beds perfect for taking in the endless views. At the heart of camp, open sided pavilions, communal dining, a tea tent, swimming pool pavilion, and thoughtful touches such as natural history displays create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. San Camp is a place to slow down, disconnect, and fully immerse yourself in the beauty and stillness of the desert.
7 Tents: 4 twins, 2 doubles, 1 family - all ensuite
Children of all ages welcome
Tented pool pavilion and deck
Spa Treatments (payable)
WiFi
Day & Night Game Drives
Meerkat Encounters
Flamingo Migration (Mar-Apr)
Zebra Migration (Mar-Apr)
Guided Quadbiking
Bushman Walks
Horseriding
Heli Safari
Green Season: Nov-Apr
Dry Season: May-Oct
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rates | inclusions & exclusions:
Adult per night rates start at:
1485
£
San Camp
(NB. This price is based on a full game package safari stay and full board accommodation.
This lead price is based on a longer stay on a full board, full game package experience. Offers are often available on this property which may include Honeymoon stays, Family Savings, Early Booking Discounts or Last Minute Reductions. Do please get in touch with us to get a full quote and we will ensure we won't be beaten on price.
Why this Camp..?
(According to Google Reviews)
San Camp in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Pans is highly acclaimed, boasting a 4.5/5 rating across major travel platforms. Guests praise its remote, surreal desert setting, luxurious white canvas tents, habituated meerkat experiences, and exceptional local guides.
Key Highlights:
The Location: Situated on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, it offers a stark contrast to typical savannah safaris. Guests frequently note the feeling of being in a beautiful, isolated "nothingness".
Wildlife & Activities: A major draw is the chance to interact with habituated wild meerkats, ride quad bikes, and learn about the land from local Bushman guides. Desert-adapted wildlife like brown hyenas and the rare dark-maned Kalahari lions can also be spotted.
Accommodation: The camp features colonial-style, four-poster beds in gleaming white tents. It intentionally blends elegance with a digital detox - meaning no Wi-Fi and limited electricity.
Traveller Considerations:
Temperatures: The pans can experience freezing mornings and evenings, particularly in the winter months, paired with intense baking heat during the day. Proper packing is essential.
Remote Logistics: As the tents are spread far apart for privacy, walks to the main dining tent can be up to 10 minutes.
Accessibility: The remote wilderness and deep sand terrain can be physically challenging for guests with mobility restrictions
