Meno a Kwena is a hidden gem of a camp. Perched on a rocky clifftop above the Boteti River overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana.
Meno a Kwena is on tribal land on the western boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (MPNP). It overlooks 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 animals. 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.
At just 90 minutes by road from Maun; Meno is a good option if you’re traveling as a group. Or, with little ones (or even big ones!). The camp was originally used by Southern Africa’s legendary explorers. Although a few little touches here and some little quirks there have been added. It’s refreshingly and stylishly simple. 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.
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 with its endless landscapes dotted with umbrella acacias and clumps of mopane woodland.
10 x classically styled tents with fully equipped en suite bathrooms are perched on a 100 foot high clifftop. Overlooking the river and offering some of the best ‘armchair’ game viewing you could want. With a few eccentricities thrown in here and there. Think locally woven fabrics mixed with colonial style furniture. Simple fittings brightened by snippets of color.
There are two family units both with interleading tents (one with three beds for children and one with 2 beds). For this reason, Meno a Kwena is perfect for family safaris with the kids.
Kids room
The canvas lounge and dining tents are decorated with old world artifacts. Piled high with books and trinkets; the piece de resistance is a sculpted crocodile! And it’s not there for no reason; Meno a Kwena translates as teeth of the crocodile. Keep an eye on the river from just about any comfy chair in the living area. Or, plunge into the ‘Flintstones’ rocky swimming pool and watch the animals doing the same below you. There is also a bar, library, and floating hide.
Meno a Kwena Activities
With a glittering roster of activities; there’s plenty to get your teeth into. These include day trips to the Makgadikgadi Pans, guided walks with the San bushmen, and wildlife watching boat trips. But sometimes, the best game viewing is where you least expect it. And at Meno, it’s right in front of you. From their lofty position, the tents look down on a menagerie of animals at the water below. From herds of majestic elephants to dazzles of nomadic zebra. All you need to do is sit back and take it all in.
Safaris
If you were to go on a game drive around the Makgadikgadi Pans and look for a perfect picnic spot. Then it would be Meno’s exact location. Perched above the river bend, gazing down at the wildlife. 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 clifftop position (G&T optional).
If you can drag your eyes away from the view; hop on a game drive to find desert-adapted animals. Unique to this area of Botswana. There are antelopes with comically twisted horns and desert elephants. The rumble of hooves heralds the arrival of Africa’s second largest migration. A spectacle of 30,000 zebra and wildebeest migrate across the Makgadikgadi Pans; alongside a scattering of other wildlife.
Once the pans begin to dry from April; 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, cheetah, packs of wild dogs, and mischievous jackal. Wow!
Zebra Migration and Elephants
When is a good time to go:
Meno a Kwena is open all year round. The zebra congregate at the river during the dry season. Game viewing is excellent in all seasons. Below is a rough guide to the seasons. Bear in mind in April / May and October / November, the weather is variable.
All Year:
Full and half day game drives into Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Cultural walks with the Kalahari Bushmen.
Game viewing hide.
Fat Bikes – 12 yrs & up for a maximum of 4 x guests. Weather & fitness dependent.
Visits to the local communities. On request.
Green Season (November – March):
Day trips to Nxai Pan on request.
Dry Season (April – October):
Boating on the Boteti: Between August – December dependent on water levels
Zebra migration: between June to November dependent on water levels
Sleep out under the stars on the Pans. This requires a minimum 3 night stay with a minimum of 2 guests. The sleepout is available from 1st May to 30th September only. Subject to weather and dryness of the pans.
Children:
Children up to 5 years old stay for free when sharing with adults.
Families with children between 6 – 18 years; are charged 50% of the per person rate per night. When sharing with adults.
Children of all ages may join the bushmen walks and boat safaris.
*Long stay rates cannot be combined with any other special offers. They exclude Shipwreck Lodge*. However, any nights booked at this camp will qualify towards the minimum night stay.
Meno a Kwena 2026 Rates
1-5 Night Rate
6+ Night Rate
8+ Night Rate
Per Person Sharing
Single Supplement
Per Person Sharing
Single Supplement
Per Person Sharing
Single Supplement
Green Season: 10th January – 31st March
$625
0
$563
0
$531
0
Shoulder Season: 1st – 30th April
$875
$350
$788
$315
$744
$298
Shoulder High Season: 1st – 31st May
$995
$398
$945
$378
$896
$358
High Season: 1st June – 30th June
$1080
$432
$1026
$410
$972
$389
Peak Season: 1st July – 31st August
$1275
$510
$1211
$484
$1211
$484
High Season: 1st – 30th September
$1080
$432
$1026
$410
$972
$389
Shoulder High Season: 1st – 31st October
$995
$398
$945
$378
$896
$358
Shoulder Season: 1st November – 19th December
$875
$350
$788
$315
$744
$298
High Season: 20th December 2026 – 9th January 2027
$1080
$432
$1026
$410
$972
$389
NB: The single supplement is wavered between 10th January – 31st March and 1st October – 19th December.
Rates Include:
Accommodation, all meals, beverages, guest laundry, daily activities, expert guiding, park entry fees, and VAT.
Rates Exclude:
Premium brand drinks, gratuities, flights, and fully comprehensive personal travel insurance. In addition, a Conservation, Community & Reserve Fee is charged per night.
Meno a Kwena Special Offers:
Special offers can be used at Natural Selection’s portfolio in Botswana and Namibia except where specified.
Stay 6, Pay 4
Book 3 nights each at a minimum of two camps and get 6 nights for the price of 4. Applicable to a combination of Mokolwane, Mbamba, Elephant Pan and/or Meno a Kwena.
Valid until 31st December 2026. Excluding Peak Season: 1st July – 31st August.
Tawana Complimentary Access*
Book 3 nights at Tawana in combination with a minimum of 3 nights at any other Natural Selection Botswana camp & receive complimentary flights between Tawana and Maun/the Delta/Linyanti.
Mokolwane Complimentary Access*
Book 3 nights at Mokolwane in combination with a minimum of 3 nights at any other Natural Selection Botswana camp & receive a complimentary arrival helicopter transfer (one way) from Maun/the Delta/Linyanti.
*Direct flights to/from the Makgadikgadi, Chobe and Kasane are excluded.
Honeymoon Offer:
One spouse receives 50% off the accommodation rate at Natural Selection camps. Botswana excludes Jack’s Private Camp, Planet Baobab and the Okavango Spirit (Northern Okavango Houseboat). Namibia excludes Etosha Safari House.
Offer is valid all year for an unlimited number of nights and will apply up to 12 months from the date of marriage.
Proof of marriage is required.
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