San Camp
San Camp is a small seasonal tented camp located on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana, one of the largest saltpans in the world. Open only from mid-April to mid-October, the camp has an isolated and spectacular setting with an immense view looking out over the Pans. Children of all ages are welcome.
Accommodation & Facilities
A maximum of 12 guests are accommodated at San Camp in six large white canvas tents, which are set on slightly elevated wooden platforms. The beautifully decorated tents all have en-suite bathrooms with a shower and a flush loo. San Camp does not have a family tent so parents and children need to be divided between tents accordingly. A third child’s bed can be added to a tent if required. San Camp has a spacious mess tent which features a natural history museum and a library, a tea tent for afternoon tea, and yoga pavilion and small swimming pool.
Eating & Sleeping
Families tend to eat together at San Camp but separate mealtimes and dietary requests can be accommodated with advance warning. A listening or babysitting service can be provided by one of the camp staff with advance warning. If required this should be requested at the time of booking.
Wildlife & Activities
Guests at San Camp can walk with local trackers or take day and night game drives into the Pans to see the remarkable amount of desert adapted wildlife that lives here, such as brown hyena, meerkat, and ostrich. Quad bike expeditions are an exciting way to explore the area, while game walks with a Bushman guide provide an opportunity to learn more about living in the desert and the fascinating Bushman culture. Walks with families of habituated meerkats are a highlight of a stay here as well. Pre-booked riding during the dry season is available at an additional charge.
Specifically for children …
The guides here are well experienced with guiding families and are all great with children. The activities on offer include:
• Walks with Zu’/hoasi bushmen
• Discover the Kalahari Cool Cats – the habituated meerkat family
• Horseriding is offered to children from eight years
• Quad biking – children from twelve can drive the quad bikes. Children under 12 years are required to ride the quad bike with a parent.
• Smaller sized helmets are available for children.
