SAN CAMP
San Camp is located deep in the Kalahari Desert on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the largest saltpans in the world – where canvas blends into the salty expanse and the only colours you see are the blue of the sky, the white of the salt and the yellow of the grasslands. The activities at San’s camp allow guests to gain a wonderful holistic understanding of the Kalahari and all its inhabitants.
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Camp Description
San Camp is smaller and has a little more rustic feel to it than Jack’s Camp and a little more traditional – with old world bucket showers and a simple Mess Tent on the edge of the salt pan. A maximum of 12 guests are accommodated in 6 large walk-in white canvas tents on slightly elevated wooden platforms with awe-inspiring views onto the saltpans each with private facilities. Bathrooms are simpler with bucket showers and long drop toilets. Camp amenities include a mess tent for dining.
Activities and Wildlife
Activities are conducted in open 4×4 vehicles, custom designed for this terrain and accompanied by knowledgeable guides. In the winter months only, all-purpose ATV vehicles (four wheeler motorcycles/Quad bikes) are available, allowing guests to travel across the saltpans. Walks with a Bushman tracker and visits to historical Baobab trees used by Livingstone and Selous are alternative options.
After the rains (December to April), there can be enormous herds of Wildebeest, Zebra and Springbok (with the accompanying predators) on the open grasslands. The summer rains also leave a warm shallow layer of water that entices waterfowl and flamingos.
