
Ultra-LuxurySafari
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
9 rooms
Opened 1993 / Rebuilt 2021
Ralph Bousfield (Natural Selection)
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
Refined silver-service safari gastronomy, game dishes & South African cellar
The Grand Mess & Tea Tent
At Jack’s Camp, Natural Selection, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
Billowing 1940s campaign canvas tent with antique dining tables, velvet armchairs, and crystal glassware
Serving Chef-curated three-course dinners, roasted rack of lamb, savory pies, afternoon tea scones, and fine Cape wines daily from 6:00am to 10:00pm.
The Grand Mess & Tea Tent FAQ
- What is the setting at The Grand Mess & Tea Tent?
- Billowing 1940s campaign canvas tent with antique dining tables, velvet armchairs, and crystal glassware
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026