San Camp

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

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Botswana
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  • 7 x Tents (2 x Double, 4 x Twin, 1 x Inter-leading Family)
  • None
    Families traveling with kids 9 years and younger require a private vehicle.
    Horse riding: 8+
    Kubu island: 12+
    Fat biking: 6+
    Quad biking: 6+
    Over 1000
    Long Stay Rates
    • Excludes Shipwreck Lodge, Okavango Spirit, Planet Baobab and Uncharted Expeditions Camp, however, any nights booked at these properties will qualify towards the minimum night stay.
    • Long stay rates also apply if you combine Botswana and Namibia in the same itinerary, provided a minimum of 6 nights is booked at Natural Selection camps.
    • Long stay rates cannot be combined with any other special offers.
    Jan to May & Sep to Dec (Botswana)
    Jan to Jun & Nov to Dec (Namibia)
    Stay a minimum of 6 nights or more at one or a combination of our camps and receive 10% off the nightly accommodation rate.
    Jun to Aug (Botswana)
    Jul to Aug (Namibia)
    Stay a minimum of 6 nights or more at one or a combination of our camps and receive 5% off the nightly accommodation rate.

    Honeymoon
    One spouse receives 50% off the nightly accommodation.
    • Offer is valid all year for an unlimited number of nights and will apply up to 12 months from the date of marriage.
    • Proof of marriage is required.
    • Long stay rates do not apply to the camps where the honeymoon discount applies; however, they will apply to any other properties booked in combination (minimum 6-night itinerary).

    Insider tips

    Minimalist Elegance Amidst the Salt Pans: San Camp features seven white canvas tents that exude a classic 1940s safari ambiance. The camp's minimalist design emphasises the vast, open landscapes of the Makgadikgadi, offering guests an unparalleled sense of space and tranquility.
    Unique Desert Activities: Guests can engage in extraordinary activities such as quad biking across the expansive salt flats, interacting with habituated meerkats, and embarking on guided walks with the San Bushmen. These experiences provide deep insights into the desert's ecology and the indigenous culture.
    Seasonal Wildlife Spectacles: During the wet season, the Makgadikgadi Pans transform, attracting flocks of flamingos and other migratory birds. Additionally, the area becomes a gathering point for the annual zebra and wildebeest migration, offering remarkable wildlife viewing opportunities.
    Closed Dates |
    1 Nov - 31 Mar annually
    Last Updated |
    27 January 2026

    How to use this section

    Watch the full property training presentation, as well as our regional destination training video to fully understand the property and its surroundings.

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    04m 12s
    Botswana Overview | 2024
    16m 30s

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    How to use this section

    Learn how to fit this property into a full itinerary or circuit with these suggested pairings.

    Pairs well with

    How to use this section

    Details on the various routes and modes of transport to reach the property, including a dynamic map pinpointing where they lie within the country.

    Location Details

    Fly from Maun to Tsigaro Airstrip (a 55-minute flight) and then take a 20-minute road transfer.

    How to use this section

    Use these public-facing promotional videos and social media assets to send to your clients, and get them excited for their trip! You can embed them in your digital itineraries or email correspondence.

    Makgadikgadi Pans
    03m 55s

    How to use this section

    Use this quick fact guide as a cheat sheet to identify the property’s facilities, activities, suitability credentials and more. All with one quick glance!

    Facilities - General

    Helicopter Pad Access Private Airstrip Swimming Pool Wifi (Throughout) Star bed (pre-book)

    Facilities - Rooms

    6-10 Rooms Family Rooms Inter-connecting Rooms Tented Rooms

    Sustainability

    Proactive Conservation Engagement Property’s Electricity is 100% Renewable Renewable Energy Generation e.g. Solar panels Sustainable Design & Construction

    Land & Air Based Activities

    Cycling Game Drives Horseriding Quad Biking Yoga Private Vehicle (on request)

    Board Basis

    All-inclusive

    From Prices

    $1001 - 1500

    Type of Travel

    Family Friendly Safari & Wildlife

    How to use this section

    Get in touch! Find the correct person you require, and click on the ‘email me’ button to reach out directly, or follow them on socials.

    Olivia Pheasant
    Marketing Manager
    Ben Forbes
    UK Sales Rep
    Alice Lawrence
    Marketing
    Shipwreck Lodge - Logo
  • 7 x Tents (2 x Double, 4 x Twin, 1 x Inter-leading Family)
  • None
    Families traveling with kids 9 years and younger require a private vehicle.
    Horse riding: 8+
    Kubu island: 12+
    Fat biking: 6+
    Quad biking: 6+
    Over 1000
    Long Stay Rates
    • Excludes Shipwreck Lodge, Okavango Spirit, Planet Baobab and Uncharted Expeditions Camp, however, any nights booked at these properties will qualify towards the minimum night stay.
    • Long stay rates also apply if you combine Botswana and Namibia in the same itinerary, provided a minimum of 6 nights is booked at Natural Selection camps.
    • Long stay rates cannot be combined with any other special offers.
    Jan to May & Sep to Dec (Botswana)
    Jan to Jun & Nov to Dec (Namibia)
    Stay a minimum of 6 nights or more at one or a combination of our camps and receive 10% off the nightly accommodation rate.
    Jun to Aug (Botswana)
    Jul to Aug (Namibia)
    Stay a minimum of 6 nights or more at one or a combination of our camps and receive 5% off the nightly accommodation rate.

    Honeymoon
    One spouse receives 50% off the nightly accommodation.
    • Offer is valid all year for an unlimited number of nights and will apply up to 12 months from the date of marriage.
    • Proof of marriage is required.
    • Long stay rates do not apply to the camps where the honeymoon discount applies; however, they will apply to any other properties booked in combination (minimum 6-night itinerary).

    Insider tips

    Minimalist Elegance Amidst the Salt Pans: San Camp features seven white canvas tents that exude a classic 1940s safari ambiance. The camp's minimalist design emphasises the vast, open landscapes of the Makgadikgadi, offering guests an unparalleled sense of space and tranquility.
    Unique Desert Activities: Guests can engage in extraordinary activities such as quad biking across the expansive salt flats, interacting with habituated meerkats, and embarking on guided walks with the San Bushmen. These experiences provide deep insights into the desert's ecology and the indigenous culture.
    Seasonal Wildlife Spectacles: During the wet season, the Makgadikgadi Pans transform, attracting flocks of flamingos and other migratory birds. Additionally, the area becomes a gathering point for the annual zebra and wildebeest migration, offering remarkable wildlife viewing opportunities.
    Closed Dates |
    1 Nov - 31 Mar annually
    Last Updated |
    27 January 2026

    How to use this section

    Watch the full property training presentation, as well as our regional destination training video to fully understand the property and its surroundings.

    Presentation Coming
    Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan | 2024
    04m 12s
    Botswana Overview | 2024
    16m 30s

    How to use this section

    Discover insights from those in the trade who have been to stay, including key things to be aware of when selling the property such as what type of client it suits or doesn’t suit.

    Testimonial Coming

    How to use this section

    Get an idea of how the property looks, and click the ‘view property gallery’ button for more. Where possible, this includes downloadable images & videos that you can use for your client documents and socials.

    How to use this section

    Learn how to fit this property into a full itinerary or circuit with these suggested pairings.

    Pairs well with

    How to use this section

    Details on the various routes and modes of transport to reach the property, including a dynamic map pinpointing where they lie within the country.

    Location Details

    Fly from Maun to Tsigaro Airstrip (a 55-minute flight) and then take a 20-minute road transfer.

    How to use this section

    Use these public-facing promotional videos and social media assets to send to your clients, and get them excited for their trip! You can embed them in your digital itineraries or email correspondence.

    Makgadikgadi Pans
    03m 55s

    How to use this section

    Use this quick fact guide as a cheat sheet to identify the property’s facilities, activities, suitability credentials and more. All with one quick glance!

    Facilities - General

    Helicopter Pad Access Private Airstrip Swimming Pool Wifi (Throughout) Star bed (pre-book)

    Facilities - Rooms

    6-10 Rooms Family Rooms Inter-connecting Rooms Tented Rooms

    Sustainability

    Proactive Conservation Engagement Property’s Electricity is 100% Renewable Renewable Energy Generation e.g. Solar panels Sustainable Design & Construction

    Land & Air Based Activities

    Cycling Game Drives Horseriding Quad Biking Yoga Private Vehicle (on request)

    Board Basis

    All-inclusive

    From Prices

    $1001 - 1500

    Type of Travel

    Family Friendly Safari & Wildlife

    How to use this section

    Get in touch! Find the correct person you require, and click on the ‘email me’ button to reach out directly, or follow them on socials.

    Olivia Pheasant
    Marketing Manager
    Ben Forbes
    UK Sales Rep
    Alice Lawrence
    Marketing

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