Reviews of Jack's Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
25 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Jack's Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Jack's Camp review"
It would have been helpful if the staff had worn name badges (as they did at the 2 Wilderness camps). Some rooms were a distance from the main tents which meant a drive back to your tent at times.
Also there was no menu choice (unlike at Kings Pool) and we noticed they were still using plastic water bottles - not very environmentally friendly I would have thought." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
"Jack's Camp review"
Particularly memorable for the meerkats.
Also the walk and talk with the bushmen (and women).
More wildlife than we had expected. Manager particularly engaging." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
"Jack's Camp review"
The concept here feels a bit formulaic though with limited flexibility to change the schedule. When we indicated that we did not want to do the quadbiking (communicated to the camp already long before our arrival by our travel agent) an alternate guide had to be arranged at last minute to accommodate our vehicle companions so that we could do a regular game drive instead.
Also one can question if the latest renovation has changed it into a better camp. The tents are now humongous and feel cavernous with very limited lighting. Although the design is very consistent 1940’s in all the details, a sense of intimacy is definitely missing and with the limited time one actually spends in the tent the space feels wasted.
Another peculiarity was the fact that the mess tent has no public toilets other than those at the main swimming pool, requiring an escorted 5 minute walk after dark; not very convenient during dinner.
Despite these observations overall all camp employees did their very best to accommodate every guests’s needs and the service level was very high." See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana
"A Labyrinth"
The toilets were a 9-minute walk away from the diningarea and without any signs or markings. It took me (and Edgar) a day to find my way around!
Apart from this, our welcome was very friendly and warm. Our driver Villa was a great narrator about the Kalahari, the meercats, the bushman, the salt pans etc. etc. Wonderful drives and wonderful surroundings!" See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana
"Amazing staff at Jack's Camp"
The only disappointment was not being able to spend more time with the meerkats which was our main priority. We were able to spend one afternoon with them and our guide had arranged for us to see them on our last morning. However we had a early flight out and were unable to go. Wished there had been more flexibility regarding activities but know that is difficult when other guests are involved.
Ogel and Godwin(guide) were also great and we laughed the whole time we were there. Would love to return someday just to be with the staff and meerkats. Also missed quad bikes because it was too wet." See all these reviews: 6n in Malawi; 5n in Botswana; 5n in Zambia
"Jack's Camp was exceptional - great safari"
We are not sure we really agree with the manmade water holes but they certainly bring in the game." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
"A lot happens in the middle of nowhere"
The trip to Kubu Island is spectacular. You feel like you are going to drive off the edge of the world. Beautiful location for camp, baobab trees everywhere , even one with a bucket shower! Great guides and staff. A true once in a lifetime experience." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
"A total surprise!"
A shame that for two nights we were the only guests there - but it would have been worse having the camp full of HNWI Americans (all had of course cancelled because of Ebola in Africa!!!)." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Loved the meerkats"
The camp is lovely. There is a waterhole just in front of the camp where many zebra, wildebeest, and birds frequently came to drink. There was also a large bull elephant and a brown hyena.
I found the quad bikes fun. The pans were amazing. As many others have said, the scenery is quite different.
The game is quite sparse in November. We were lucky enough to see 2 lionesses and 2 cubs.
It was a little disturbing to see cattle mingling with the wildlife.
I would recommend the day with the bushman--very interesting.
I think 2 nights is probably enough. The night under the stars was not an option--I suspect too much potential for rain. We had a great time, but I am not sure it is worth the cost compared to the other camps if we hadn't wanted to see the meerkats, at least during the off season." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 2n in South Africa
"For Meerkats only"
We felt that everything else on offer was just fill in around visiting the Meerkat clan.
We did not enjoy the camp greatly, this goes for management, food etc except for Sheila who was delightful. Did not care for the paraffin lamps either as the fumes from them are quite suffocating
Quad biking was fun!" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 6n in Mozambique; 2n in Zambia; 1n in South Africa
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