Meno a Kwena

The Story

Meno a Kwena is a place that’s steeped in history and who's name literally translates as “teeth of the crocodile”. The camp was used by legendary explorers and crocodile hunters, back in the days when there were no vehicle trails across the Kalahari. Over the years, it’s been carefully refurbished, but the old-world charm and rustic quirkiness is as present as ever. You’ll find a roof fashioned from an old parachute, a lounge jam-packed with knick-knacks and trinkets from decades of travel, and an enormous crocodile skull to name but a few! This is a camp with heart, soul and a real flavour of Botswana.

The Rooms

Menoa Kwena is stylish but not stuffy and prides itself on a more simplistic take. It has 10 classic tents perched on a 100-foot high clifftop overlooking the river and offering some of the best ‘armchair’ game viewing we’ve ever seen. Each is classically styled, with locally-woven fabrics mixed with colonial-style furniture, and splashes of colour across the fittings. The canvas lounge and dining tents are piled high with books and trinkets, and decorated with old-world artefacts. All the rooms have fully-equipped en-suite bathrooms, and there are two family units, both with inter-leading tents (one with three beds for children, one with 2 beds), perfect for the kids.

Landscape

Meno a Kwena is located on tribal land on the western boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (MPNP), overlooking the exceptionally beautiful Boteti River. Boteti is the only permanent water source in the area, attracting a rich array of resident game and a procession of migratory wanderers. Meno sits almost exactly halfway between the Okavango Delta region and the drier southern regions. 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, its endless landscapes dotted with umbrella acacias and clumps of mopane woodland.

Location

90 minutes by road from Maun.