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Meno A Kwena

Located on cliffs overlooking the Boteti River, Meno A Kwena is a unique camp which harks back to the authentic safari experience of the past. The traditional style is combined with modern facilities, as well as superb river views.

Boteti River, Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari, Botswana
Meno A Kwena
  • Day trip drive into Makgadikgadi and/or Nxai Pans National Parks with a picnic lunch

  • Located near three ecologically pristine wildlife sanctuaries

  • Relax around the natural plunge pool built of rock which overlooks the flowing Boteti River

  • Fascinating walks with the San bushmen, learning about their way of life


Meno a Kwena (Tooth of the Crocodile) sits above the Boteti River, which itself forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. During the dry season, the waterholes of the river attract some 50,000 zebra each year - this is the second largest zebra migration in all of Africa.

Perched high on the riverbank of the Boteti River, the lounge area has an authentic feel, full of fascinating photographs and various intriguing objects from the African bush. A unique natural rock plunge pool is the perfect place in the dry season to observe the competition for water at the river's edge below.

A lot of emphasis is placed on the ‘theatre view’ from camp, so no matter where guests are they may watch the scenes play out below. Tents are protected by a thorny closure, yet still provide superb views of the wildlife enjoying the river below. If guests are keen for a closer view, a spacious floating hide offers uninterrupted views of the local wildlife, including hippo, elephant, giraffe, and many more.

The nine comfortable tents and one large family tent are traditionally decorated, reminiscent of the original safari experience. Alongside features such as outdoor bucket showers, which transport you back in time, each tent provides modern facilities such as flush toilets.

Excursions can be organised to incorporate three protected wildlife sanctuaries in the Kalahari – The Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans National Parks, and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The location of the camp, puts it in a unique position to experience extensive and varied Kalahari safaris. One of the highlights is walking with the San Bushmen, who give a unique insight into their way of life, and provide an unforgettable safari experience.

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Relax at camp, high above the fast-flowing Boteti River, and watch the game come down to drink.

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Boteti River, Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari, Botswana

Meno A Kwena Tented Camp is located above the banks of the Boteti River, which is one of the few drainage systems that carry the Okavango floodwater out of the delta in times of average and above average rainfall deep into the Kalahari. The Boteti Riverbed is the western boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in North Central Botswana.

International flights into Johannesburg, South Africa and Windhoek, Namibia connect to scheduled 2-hour flights operated by Air Botswana to Maun, Botswana's safari-tourism capital. Travellers can take a two-hour road transfer from Maun, or can be transferred by light aircraft to an airstrip twenty five minutes drive from camp.


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