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San Camp Botswana
Botswana – Makgadikgadi Pans
romantic retreat | desert adventure | wildlife
San Camp Botswana
About the hotel
Set on the edge of Botswana’s extraordinary Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and surrounded by palms, San Camp promises a true African adventure far from the modern world. Here, there is only you, the wildlife, the San people and an endless sense of space. The seven white tents offer a blend of elegant design and understated comfort. Each accommodation features a private bathroom, indoor shower, private veranda and wonderfully luxurious beds. The main area includes a library, a splendid dining tent and a tea pavilion. The entire camp runs sustainably on solar power. Enjoy exclusive safaris, singular desert landscapes and impeccable service in one of southern Africa’s most romantic camps.
Kids & Teens
Children of all ages are welcome at San Camp. Family-friendly adventures include educational walks with Bushmen, fascinating wildlife encounters and exhilarating quad-bike rides through the desert. A close-up encounter with the meerkats is all but guaranteed to delight every child.
Experiences & Activities
San Camp offers game drives, night drives and guided walks with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen. You can join quad-biking excursions across the salt pans or walk alongside the endearing meerkats. Other highlights include stargazing and unwinding in the yoga pavilion. The camp is known for its excellent and varied cuisine — from savoury to sweet, there is something for every palate.
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San Camp Botswana
in our eyes
The tented camp’s minimalist, elegant design creates a perfect counterpoint to the breathtaking, endless desert landscape — and won us over completely! What a magical place! Activities such as quad biking across the salt pans, encounters with Bushmen and observing meerkats make every stay unforgettable. How about a night beneath the open sky in the heart of the desert? You’ve never seen a night sky like this! There is so much possible here that simply cannot be experienced at home! Let it surprise you...
Best time to travel
The best time to visit the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana is from June to September/October. During these dry months, the region transforms into a stark, almost otherworldly landscape that is perfect for adventurous travellers. Although there is slightly less wildlife at this time of year, it is an excellent opportunity to experience the singular beauty of this desert landscape. The clear, dry conditions offer excellent visibility for photographers. During the dry season, many animals can be found around the Boteti River.
With the arrival of the rains between November and April, the dry pans transform into green grasslands. This is the season of the zebra migration and the arrival of flamingos and other migratory birds. The landscape offers spectacular wildlife viewing, although the roads can be difficult to navigate.
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The scenic charter flight from Maun to Tsigaro Airstrip takes around 45 minutes. From there, a short transfer by off-road vehicle takes guests directly to the camp.
Destination region
Makgadikgadi Pans
The Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana were once a vast lake that dried out through evaporation. Today, they are among the largest salt pans in the world. Makgadikgadi means “vast lifeless land”. This breathtakingly surreal landscape beguiles with endless salt flats framed by untouched savannah. In the dry season, it feels like a glittering desert, while in the rainy season it becomes an oasis for wildlife.
Families will find unforgettable experiences here. A guided quad biking excursion across the vast salt pans offers a thrilling sense of freedom and adventure. Watch zebras and meerkats at close range. Spending the night in the heart of the salt desert, beneath a clear star-filled sky far from any light pollution, becomes a magical experience for all ages. Insightful Bushman walks introduce the ancient culture of the San and reveal how life is sustained in this stark environment. The Makgadikgadi Pans are a haven for discerning families seeking truly distinctive experiences in nature.
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