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Lodge · Makgadikgadi Pans
Meno a Kwena
Meno a Kwena sits on a rocky clifftop above the Boteti River in Botswana, on the western edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Ten classic tents look down on elephant, zebra and wildebeest coming to drink. A floating photographic hide, walks with Zu/'hoansi bushmen and salt-pan sleep-outs make this a strong family and photographer's choice at about two hours by road from Maun.
From $875 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Makgadikgadi Pans
Meno a Kwena
From $875 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowMeno a Kwena sits on a rocky clifftop above the Boteti River in Botswana, on the western edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Ten classic tents look down on elephant, zebra and wildebeest coming to drink. A floating photographic hide, walks with Zu/'hoansi bushmen and salt-pan sleep-outs make this a strong family and photographer's choice at about two hours by road from Maun.
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About the lodge
An overview of Meno a Kwena.
Meno a Kwena sits on a rocky clifftop above the Boteti River in Botswana, on the western edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Ten classic tents look down on elephant, zebra and wildebeest coming to drink. A floating photographic hide, walks with Zu/'hoansi bushmen and salt-pan sleep-outs make this a strong family and photographer's choice at about two hours by road from Maun.
Highlights
- Clifftop views over the Boteti River with armchair game viewing from camp
- Floating photographic hide at river level, metres from drinking elephant and zebra
- Front-row seat for Africa's second largest mammal migration, April to October
- Walks with Zu/'hoansi bushmen and visits to Moreamaoto Village
- Salt-pan sleep-outs on the Makgadikgadi for guests staying three nights or more
You Should Know
- Child policy: all ages welcome, with two family tents suited to groups with children
- This is not a hyper-luxurious camp. No air conditioning and no private butlers
- Wi-Fi is available in rooms only. Hairdryers are not provided
- Disabled access is limited. Please enquire before booking
- Salt-pan sleep-outs require a minimum stay of three nights
The Details
Location
Meno a Kwena sits on tribal land on the western boundary of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, about two hours by road from Maun. The camp is perched on a rocky clifftop above the Boteti River, the only permanent water source in the area and the reason wildlife gathers here in such numbers through the dry months.
The location is roughly halfway between the Okavango Delta and the drier southern reaches of the Kalahari, which makes it a natural pairing with a wetter delta camp. Day trips head into the Makgadikgadi Pans themselves, where baobabs stand over the crusted salt, or further north to Nxai Pan National Park.
Rooms
Ten classic canvas tents are strung along the clifftop, each with its own view of the river below. The look is colonial-style furniture mixed with locally woven fabrics and simple fittings, brightened by splashes of colour. Every tent has an ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers.
The layout runs to six twins, two kings and two family units. Both family tents have inter-leading second tents, one with three children's beds and one with two, which makes this a genuinely workable option for families rather than a token gesture. Battery charging is available in rooms and the mess tent, and laundry is included.
Dining
Meals are served in the canvas dining tent or outside, with communal tables that suit the convivial feel of the camp. The lounge is piled with books and old-world artefacts, and a sculpted crocodile nods to the camp's name, which translates as 'teeth of the crocodile'. The rocky swimming pool looks straight down over the river, so lunch and a swim come with the same game viewing as a drive.
Activities
Game drives work the bush and desert country around camp and head into Makgadikgadi Pans National Park for desert-adapted species, including the big-maned Kalahari lion, cheetah, wild dog and desert elephant. Boat cruises run on the Boteti when water levels allow, taking guests along the banks where elephant and zebra come down to drink.
The floating photographic hide is reached by steps from the main camp down to river level. It has comfortable seating, a bar and picnic supplies, and puts guests at eye level with wildlife a few metres away. Bushman walks with the Zu/'hoansi, community visits to Moreamaoto Village, and salt-pan sleep-outs (minimum three-night stay) round out the programme.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals and beverages
- Daily camp activities
- Private vehicle and guide
- Round-trip airstrip transfers
- Park entry fees
- Wi-Fi and guest laundry
- VAT
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 9 Jan 2028
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$875
per person · night
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$1,080
per person · night
Low season
10 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$665
per person · night
Green season
1 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$935
per person · night
Green season
1 May 2027 – 31 May 2027
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$1,065
per person · night
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$1,160
per person · night
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$1,365
per person · night
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2027 – 30 Sept 2027
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$1,160
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Oct 2027 – 31 Oct 2027
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$1,065
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Nov 2027 – 19 Dec 2027
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$935
per person · night
Festive
20 Dec 2027 – 9 Jan 2028
Full Board - Accommodation, all meals & beverages, daily camp activities, private vehicle and guide, and round-trip airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th November 2026. Details
$1,160
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
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Stay & Pay
Stay 6, Pay 4: book 3 nights each at a minimum of two participating Natural Selection camps in Botswana (Meno a Kwena, Mokolwane, Mbamba and Elephant Pan) and receive 6 nights for the price of 4 on the nightly accommodation rate. The offer cannot be combined with other special offers or with long-stay rates.
Honeymoon
One spouse receives 50% off the nightly accommodation rate, available all year for an unlimited number of nights within 12 months of the date of marriage. Proof of marriage is required, and the offer cannot be combined with other offers.
Long stay
Stays of 6 to 7 nights or 8 nights and longer, at Meno a Kwena alone or combined with other Natural Selection camps in Botswana and/or Namibia, receive long-stay reductions of 5% to 15%, depending on season and total length of stay. A minimum of 6 nights must be booked at Natural Selection camps, and long-stay rates cannot be combined with special offers.
Family
Meno a Kwena welcomes children of all ages. Children aged 0 to 5 stay free, and those aged 6 to 18 pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing with an adult, with a nightly conservation fee charged from age 6. Families with children aged 9 and under must book a private vehicle, charged per night for the full stay.
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