A luxury safari tent sits on a wooden deck in a grassy field, surrounded by tall golden grass and a few palm trees under a clear sky.

San Camp

Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Overview

Offering a complete desert experience, this luxury camp is among the most alluring safari destinations in all of Africa. Step back in time to a more glamorous era of travel and enjoy the mysterious Makgadikgadi salt pans.

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Key Features

  • Elegant and impossibly romantic, San Camp’s six classic white tents offer 360-degree views over the sparkling salt pans
  • Incredible guiding to discover this unique part of Botswana and learn with the local San people as they demonstrate their survival skills
  • Get up close and personal with the playful meerkats on the meerkat adventure
  • San Camp has a reputation for delicious and innovative cuisine – think fresh tomato tartlets, three-layer banana and caramel cake, and the best beef Wellington you’ve ever tried
A luxurious tent on a wooden deck in a serene outdoor setting, featuring a small private pool and stylish seating with red cushions. The sky is clear and blue, with distant palm trees visible.
Aerial view of a vast landscape featuring patches of water and dry land, with scattered small white structures and sparse vegetation under a pastel sky.

Location

Located in a private concession bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans, San Camp gives guests the best of both worlds: game-rich open savannah as well as dramatic salt pans. The seemingly endless desert landscape is interrupted only by a scattering of desert palms and baobabs, and it’s this beautiful nothingness that creates a peaceful silence. And while the vast landscape is peppered with wildlife (think meerkats popping up from the dust, brown hyena hiding in the grass as well as hartebeest, springbok and gemsbok), it’s the ethereal atmosphere that draws guests in.

Design

Turn in the trappings of modern-day living for a journey back in time where oil lamps, copper basins and antique four-poster beds are the norm. This is African elegance at its best. The white billowing tents of San Camp ooze luxury, and are furnished with Persian rugs and antique touches so you can enjoy this dramatic location in full comfort.

Elegant dining area inside a spacious tent, featuring a long table set with fine china and glassware. Soft lighting from lanterns creates a warm ambiance, while large open windows provide views of the serene outdoor landscape at dusk.

Main Pavillion

The main pavilion is open-sided, so spend an evening dining on a three-course feast or relaxing in the tea tent. If you can tear your eyes away from the magical views, marvel at the Natural History Museum cabinets and the eclectic collections of old maps, fossils and artifacts.

Luxury safari tents set against a clear blue sky, surrounded by lush green grass. The tents feature elegant drapery and wooden furniture on a wooden deck. A second, smaller tent is visible in the background.
Two eggs benedict on toasted English muffins, topped with poached eggs, crispy bacon, and drizzled with hollandaise sauce, garnished with parsley and a sprinkle of paprika.
A person holding a tray with several small, round chocolate desserts in white ramekins, set against a blurred outdoor background with grass.
A cozy, well-decorated tent interior featuring a vintage wooden bookshelf filled with books, a stylish brown tufted sofa, a low wooden coffee table with a decorative item, and framed artwork on the walls. Soft, draped fabric lines the ceiling and walls, while a patterned rug adorns the floor. A small table is set in one corner, adding to the inviting atmosphere.
Luxurious tented interior featuring a four-poster bed with ornate bedding, wooden furniture, and a stylish rug. Natural light streams in through large windows, creating an elegant and inviting atmosphere.
A spacious, elegantly designed interior featuring a dining area with a long wooden table surrounded by chairs. The room is filled with vintage furnishings, including chests of drawers and display cabinets. Large windows draped with light fabric allow natural light to fill the space, accentuating the soft color palette and textures of the decor.
A luxurious tented lodge in a grassy landscape, featuring elegant seating and draped fabric. The tent is open to the outdoors, showcasing a scenic view of the surrounding plains.
A luxurious tent on a wooden deck in a serene outdoor setting, featuring a small private pool and stylish seating with red cushions. The sky is clear and blue, with distant palm trees visible.

Sustainability

The entire camp runs on solar-power and when darkness falls, you’ll find lanterns scattered around to light the way

Three tigers walk across a sandy surface, casting long shadows behind them.
A person lies on a wooden daybed on a deck, facing a vast, open landscape under a clear blue sky. A small table beside them holds a glass and a book.

Why we love it

With just seven tents and experiences from quad biking across the salt flats to meerkat encounters, this luxury camp provides a sense of exclusivity, fun and adventure. Head out on a game drive or horseback safari to see the desert wildlife and hear from zoologists and biologists about unique flora and fauna.

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