Camp Kalahari

Camp Kalahari is one of the only properties with dedicated family suites in Makgadikgadi and is the laidback sister of renowned Jack’s Camp. The meru tents are atmospheric and en suite, with eclectic furnishings that set the intrepid tone for your stay. Wrought iron four-poster beds and décor is simple, yet authentic. Each suite opens up onto a private deck, where you can sit watching the sun rise over the palms that tower above the plains.

This is one of three camps in a million-acre private reserve, so your privacy is guaranteed. A large swimming pool is a fresh respite from the afternoon heat of the desert. When and what you eat is flexible, perfectly suited for everyone in the family. The open-air lounge tent is where you’ll enjoy meals together and there’s also a library and living space, which invite you in with funky, African curios and colonial antiques. Staff will always be at hand to keep you company between activities, so parents can enjoy a siesta while youngsters bake or ramble around outside!

The experience at Camp Kalahari is unforgettable, with a wide range of activities suitable for the whole family. Race across the lunar expanse of the Makgadikgadi salt flats on quad bikes before enjoying sundowners on the pan. Exploring by horseback and open vehicle are also options. Children and parents alike will enjoy meeting the resident meerkat troop. The curious little critters scurry around you — don’t be surprised if one of them climbs atop your head to use you as a watchtower!