Meno a Kwena | Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Meno a Kwena is an understated rustic lodge perched on a clifftop overlooking the Boteti River and offering a diverse range of activities. The Lodge exudes old world, classic safari style. Each of the 10 tents has an enviable view of the Boteti River allowing guests to watch Southern Africa’s largest zebra and wildebeest migration concentrates at the river during the dry season. Meals are cooked over the camp fire and down time spent in the pool or loungers.
Guests can immerse themselves in the silence and solitude of the Makgadigadi salt pans with our sleep out (dry season only), watch the bustle of river-seeking herds from land or water, or oversee phenomenal wildlife sightings within the Park. The iconic local bushmen tribe bestow their knowledge of flora and fauna in a fascinating cultural exchange during walks from camp. With its easy access from Maun, this is a perfect camp for those on a self-drive itinerary, travelling with children or as part of a group.
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Meno a Kwena Twin Tent Interior
Meno a Kwena Tent Bathroom
Meno a KwenaBath time for the elephants, as seen from your tent
Meno a Kwena View over the river
Meno a Kwena Floating Hide
Meno a KwenaView from the tent
Meno a KwenaCredit: Mark Swandale Road to freedom....
Meno a KwenaView over the Boteti River and Meno a Kwena during the zebra migration (Dry Season)
Meno a Kwena - game viewing from the campMeno a Kwena - game viewing from the camp over the Boteti River
Meno a KwenaView over the Boteti River and Meno a Kwena
Meno a Kwena, Western MakgadikgadiMeno a Kwena from the Boteti River
Meno a Kwena overlooking the Boteti RiverMeno a Kwena overlooking the Boteti River
Meno a Kwena Twin Tent Interior
Meno a KwenaCredit: Peter Pickford Private Outdoor Bathroom
Meno a KwenaFamily Tent - Children's Tent
Meno a Kwena on the Boteti River, western MakgadikgadiMeno's dining room
Meno a Kwena Credit: Janaina MatarazzoOpen air dining
Meno a Kwena Open Fire Cooking
Meno a KwenaCredit: Mark SwandaleBrothers having an early morning drink along the Boteti River close to Meno
Meno a KwenaMeno a Kwena is home to one of the largest zebra migrations between roughly May - September
Meno a Kwena Boat cruise (water level dependent)
Meno a Kwena Credit: Mark Swandale Wake up with the sun as you enjoy a night on the salt pans, when you stay 3 nights or longer at Meno a Kwena during May - September
Meno a KwenaWalking activities with Meno's local Bushmen
Meno a Kwena along the western MakgadikgadiFire making activities with Meno's local Bushmen
Meno a Kwena - game viewing from bicycles Meno a Kwena - game viewing from bicycles
Meno a Kwena - game viewing from a boat Meno a Kwena - game viewing from a boat
Main Area
Twin Tent
Double Tent
All of the 6 twin tents include 2 x queen sized beds, with views over the Boteti River, into the Makgadikgadi National Park. These tents can easily accommodate2 adults and 2 children and along with the indoor ensuite, each has its own private outdoor shower, fan as well as veranda with a day bed and seating area
Please note that the queen beds can not be split
Max: 2 adults and 2 children Children of all ages welcome
The 2 King tents made up of 1 x king sized bed offers views over the Boteti River, into the Makgadikgadi National Park. Along with the indoor ensuite, each has its own private outdoor shower, fan as well as veranda with a day bed and seating area
Max: 2 Adults
There are 2 Family tents consisting of 2 adjacent tents, each with views over the Boteti River, into the Makgadikgadi National Park. Along with the indoor ensuite, each has its own private outdoor shower, fan as well as veranda with a day bed and seating area. One is able to accommodate a family of 5 with 1 x king size bed and 3 x single beds. The second Family Tent can accommodate a family of 4, with 1 x king size bed and 2 x single beds.
Max: 2 adults and 3 children
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available
Small families of Bushman from the Ju! Hoansi clan village of Xai Xai on the Botswana/Namibia border of the Kalahari Desert come to Meno a Kwena to share their knowledge of one of the last great nomadic tribes. This immensely interesting walking and cultural experience gives you an insight into their hunter/gatherer way of life as they have coexisted with wildlife for thousands of years. This gentle walk is very popular and appeals to all ages.
The floating hide is an additional activity that enhances the wildlife viewing opportunities right in front of camp. The hide offers you a new perspective to the wildlife activity in and around the river.
Depending on the height of the Boteti River, you can take a 2 hour cruise along the river spotting many interesting birds that are nesting in the banks as well as a closer view of any mega fauna that is at the waters edge. Game drives into the National Park include a short boat transfer across the Boteti River.
Our Pans sleep out requires a minimum 3 night stay and a minimum 2 guests. You will depart Meno a Kwena after breakfast following your first night's stay and drive to the edge of the salt pans for a picnic lunch (approximately 3-4 hours drive). Following an open-air siesta you continue to your campsite in time for sundowners. After a campfire dinner you will sleep under the vast skies with a myriad of spectacular stars to accompany you.
The following day you return to camp after a delicious breakfast at sunrise in time to join the Bushmen for a cultural walking experience and your final night with us. Please note that the sleep out must be booked in advance.
Departing camp shortly after breakfast you can enjoy a full day of game viewing within the Makgadikgadi National Park. After a 90 min transfer to the Park gates, you will spend the day searching for the Park's plethora of species. Lunch and tea is taken in picturesque locations along the bank of the Boteti River often with elephants and antelope for company, as they pass through.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Bakalanga Hut
Fast Facts
Tented Camp
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife