“Situated in the Makgadikgadi Pans, this tented camp offers a unique desert stay. Persian and North African rugs, paraffin lamps and brass fittings create a vintage feel, while private plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, and a swimming pool pavilion add a luxurious touch. A charming oasis.”

Recommended for

  • Views

    • Relax on a swing bed and enjoy exquisite views overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans
  • Local exploring

    • Experience the desert first hand with the nomadic bushmen
  • Eco

    • The camp is run sustainably with solar power, careful waste management and the lightest footprint possible
  • Wildlife Area

    • Aardwolves, bat-eared foxes, honey badgers, black-maned Kalahari lions, zebras and so much more!
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The Persian tea tent provides a spacious retreat for guests to relax between activities
  • Great walks

    • Game walks and drives take place every day with experienced local guides
  • Restaurant

    • Meals are served in the central Mess Tent, a registered museum
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Each tent has an expansive deck with private plunge pool
  • Air conditioning

    • An over-bed cooling system to ward off the desert heat
  • Other Activities

    • A visit to the habituated meerkat colony is a must
  • Spa

    • Spa treatments available (at an additional cost)
  • Outstanding location

  • Quiet

  • Full of character

  • Secluded setting

  • Romantic

  • Intimate

  • Luxury

  • Charming

  • In/by the desert

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Tented Camp

  • Antiques

  • Chic

  • Artworks

Facilities

  • Rooms

    9 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Meals are served in the central Mess Tent, a registered museum
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Each tent has an expansive deck with private plunge pool
  • Air conditioning

    An over-bed cooling system to ward off the desert heat
  • Spa

    Spa treatments available (at an additional cost)
  • Communal Dining

    Communal dining around a vintage 36-seater table
  • Swimming Pool

    Swimming pool pavilion
  • Games room

    An antique pool table
  • No pets

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • Aardwolves, bat-eared foxes, honey badgers, black-maned Kalahari lions, zebras and so much more!
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The Persian tea tent provides a spacious retreat for guests to relax between activities
  • Great walks

    • Game walks and drives take place every day with experienced local guides
  • Other Activities

    • A visit to the habituated meerkat colony is a must

Map & Location

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