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    Meno A Kwena

    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana

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    Overview

    The safari never stops at Meno a Kwena, a hidden gem of a camp perched on a rocky cliff-top above the Boteti River in Botswana. With a glittering roster of activities, including day trips to the Makgadikgadi Pans, guided walks with the San bushmen, and wildlife-watching boat trips, there’s plenty to get your teeth into. But sometimes, the best game viewing is where you least expect it, and at Meno, it’s right in front of you. From the lofty position of the tents, which look down on a menagerie of animals at the water below, from herds of majestic elephant to dazzles of nomadic zebra – all you need to do is sit back, and take it all in.

    At just under 2-hours by road from Maun, Meno is a good option if you’re travelling as a group, or with little ones (or even big ones!). The camp was originally used by Southern Africa’s legendary explorers, and with a few added little touches here, and some little quirks there, it’s refreshingly and stylishly simple. And actually, the real treat at Meno is the connection with nature; when an elephant provides your alarm call in the morning, and you can game view straight from your private veranda, nothing else really matters.

    Meno a Kwena isn’t a hyper-luxurious camp – and that’s why guests love it. There aren't private butlers and air conditioning but there are 10 classic tents perched on a 100-foot high clifftop overlooking the river and offering some of the best ‘armchair’ game viewing ever seen. Each is classically styled, with a few eccentricities thrown in here and there; think locally-woven fabrics mixed with colonial-style furniture, and simple fittings brightened by snippets of colour. All have fully-equipped ensuite bathrooms, and there are two family units, both with inter-leading tents (one with three beds for children, one with 2 beds), perfect for the kids.

    The canvas lounge and dining tents are piled high with books and trinkets, and decorated with old-world artefacts, and the piece de resistance – a sculpted crocodile! And it’s not there for no reason – Meno a Kwena literally translates as “teeth of the crocodile.” Keep an eye on the river below from just about any comfy chair in the living area, or plunge into the Flintstone-esque rocky swimming pool, and watch the animals doing the same below you.

    Meno a Kwena is located on tribal land on the western boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (MPNP), overlooking the exceptionally beautiful Boteti River. In the desert, water means life and the Boteti is the only permanent water source in the area, attracting a rich array of resident game and a procession of migratory wanderers. Meno sits almost exactly halfway between the unique Okavango Delta region and the drier southern regions, and it’s this excellent location that makes the camp truly special. Head into the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, where baobabs stand like sentinels above the shimmering expanses of crusted salt, or discover Nxai Pan National Park, its endless landscapes dotted with umbrella acacias and clumps of mopane woodland.

    About the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

    If you were to go on a game drive around the Makgadikgadi Pans and look for a picture-perfect picnic spot, then it would be Meno’s exact location, perched above the river bend, gazing down at the wildlife. But when you’re staying at Meno a Kwena, game viewing isn’t just a snatched hour over lunch; it’s all day, every day. Just sit back on the veranda and watch the zebra and antelope from your cliff-top position.

    If you can drag your eyes away from the view, hop on a game drive to find desert-adapted animals that can’t be found elsewhere in Botswana. There’s antelope with comically twisted horns and a remarkable desert elephant. The rumble of hooves heralds the arrival of Africa’s second-largest migration. A stonking spectacle of 30,000 zebra and wildebeest migrate across the Makgadikgadi Pans, alongside a scattering of other hooved beasties. As the pans dry from April onwards, the zebra complete their journey at the river in an explosion of black and white stripes, followed closely by the predators: lion with their impressive black manes, leopard and cheetah using the surrounding bushes as cover, packs of wild dog, and mischievous jackal.

    Reserve
    • Name
      Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
    • Size
      1,200,000 hectares
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Big 5
    • Bush Walks
    • Camp Fenced
    • Child Friendly
    • Eco-Friendly
    • Fans
    • Malaria area
    • No Cell Phone Signal
    • No Wi-Fi
    • Off Road
    • Pool
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    Why We Love It
    • Meno a Kwena is a Classic camp & part of the Natural Selection group
    • Activities - Land
    • Meno a Kwena sits in an awesome location on the Boteti River overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park – a completely contrasting location, wildlife and habitat to the lush green Okavango Delta regions
    • Watch the wildlife at the river below from the comfort of your private veranda; what is known as an ‘armchair safari’
    • The zebra migration is resident here for much of the year. In the dry season, there is no other water around and the Boteti River becomes a magnet for wildlife
    • Learn a little about the traditional Botswana way of life with a visit to the local village
    • Enjoy a wide range of thrilling activities
    • The camp is great value for money and an excellent choice for families – there’s a natural swimming pool, and plenty of nooks and crannies for kids to explore and watch the action at the river below
    Good to know
    • Families travelling with children under the age of 10 years old require a private vehicle
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    • 8 Tents

      2 Family Units

    • Setting: Perched on a rocky clifftop overlooking the Boteti River
    Activities
    • Game drives in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
    • Enjoy cultural safaris and walks with the ancient Bushmen
    • Cruise along the Boteti River by boat (water levels permitting)
    • Sleep out under the stars in the heart of the Makgadikgadi Pans
    • View the wildlife at the river at eye-level from the floating game-viewing hide
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy

    6+ welcome

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    6 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      R 4,285
    • Rules
      Book within 60 days of travel
    • Normal selling rate
      R 19,950
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      Save 79%
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 25 August 2025 until 31 March 2026
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Accommodation in a luxury Tent
    • All meals
    • Selected local beverages
    • Daily activities
    • Expert guiding
    • Park entry fees

    **Special discounted rate only bookable within 60 days of travel excluding October, November 2025, and January, February and March 2026 where advance bookings may be made at anytime for travel during these months.

    Closest Airport

    Maun Airport

    Drive Time

    2 hour drive from Maun Airport

    35-minute light aircraft flight from Maun to Leroo La Tau Airstrip, followed by a 30-minute road transfer to the Camp

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
    • Size
      1,200,000 hectares
    Location
    • Meno-A-Kwena Tented Camp, Morematao, Botswana

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    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount and are subject to change
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Please note, childminding is generally at an additional cost
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Important Notes
    • A community conservation levy of R 275 per person per day is applicable to all reservations. Subject to change.

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