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Meno a Kwena

Meno A Kwena Tented Camp is situated on the banks of the Boteti Riverbed, which has been dry since 1995. Meno A Kwena was established, and is still run by, the wildlife documentary producer, and Kalahari and Okavango expert, David Dugmore.

During the dry season, the pools around the riverbed provide the only source of water for much of Southern Africa’s largest zebra and wildebeest migration. Resident and migratory wildlife around Meno A Kwena also includes elephants, lions, monkeys, giraffe, wild dogs and a huge number of different bird species, all of whom are drawn to the waterhole 100 feet below the camp.  

Meno A Kwena is very much in the style and spirit of an authentic safari camp. Accommodation is in seven comfortable safari tents, set on the edge of the riverbank. Each tent has a semi-attached bathroom with flush toilet and bucket shower. There is a main tent with lounge area, library, bar and kitchen. The chef cooks meals safari-style; over the campfire, on the barbecue and in the tin box oven.

The pace of life at Meno A Kwena is relaxed, allowing guests to savour the vast Kalahari skies and the richness of wildlife. There is a rock pool for a cooling dip.

Highlights

  • Authentic safari camp experience in the Kalahari.
  • Vastly experienced owner and good staff.
  • Set above one of the most-visited waterholes in Botswana.
  • Unrivalled game viewing at certain times of year.
  • Rock pool for swimming.

Viewpoints

Watching hundreds of zebras at the waterhole was an unforgettable experience.
S Butterworth

Julie's suggestion of a night on the salt pans was one of the highlights of the holiday!
Charlotte & Keith

Situation

Meno A Kwena Tented Camp is one and half-hour drive from Maun, and eleven hours by road from Johannesburg.

Activities

Game viewing, walking, trips to Nxai Pan, Baines Baobabs and the Central Kalahari game Reserve, quad biking and kite sailing in Gweta village, drives and picnics in Makgadikgadi National Park.

Facilities

Lounge area, library, bar, plunge pool.

Child policy

Children are welcome.

Open

All year round.

Meals

Really good safari fare, taken in the dining area or by the campfire.

Best times to go

The wildebeest migration concentrates in this area in the dry season (May to November).

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