When Jack’s reopens in late 2020, it will pay homage to the much-loved 1940s style of the existing camp. The nine guest rooms will be almost double the size of the existing tents and whilst the iconic green canvas and muslin-draped walls will remain, each will feature new textiles from around the world, Natural History Museum cabinets curated by Ralph Bousfield himself and an overhead bed cooling system to ward off the desert heat. Outside, each veranda will have a private plunge pool as well as several velvet-clad chairs overlooking the glittering landscape.

The new mess tent will still house the renowned Natural History Museum, library, and antique pool table and the iconic, nomadic Persian tea tent will remain, both just a little larger in size. Framed Peter Beard pictures sit alongside original posters from French taxidermist Deyrolle, both complemented by Bousfield family photos. The swimming pool pavilion will still be the only one of its kind in Africa and will include a new spa tent.