Meno a Kwena is a non-fussy camp with 10 classic tents perched on a 100-foot high clifftop overlooking the Boteti River and offering some of the best ‘armchair’ game viewing in Botswana. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor shower, 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.
The canvas lounge and dining tents are piled high with books and trinkets, and decorated with old-world artefacts, and the piece de resistance is a sculpted crocodile! And it’s not there for no reason – Meno a Kwena literally translates as “teeth of the crocodile.” Keep an eye on the river below from just about any comfy chair in the living area, or plunge into the rocky swimming pool, and watch the animals doing the same below you.
The camp welcomes children of all ages. Pleaes note that only limited Wi-Fi is available in camp.
Machaba Camp is built in the classic 1950’s style, with luxury safari tents, en-suite bathrooms and living areas, not forgetting the romantic outdoor showers. All the tents are situated on the ground and the pathways to the tents meander between the large riverine trees.
All 10 luxury tents (two of them are family tents) are situated in the beautiful riverine treeline on the Khwai River, overlooking the famous Moremi Game Reserve. From these tented verandas one can watch the daily parade of animals coming down to drink at the river in front of camp. The main area includes a dining area, a small library and a swimming pool.
The name Machaba is the local Setswana name for the Sycamore Fig Tree, the tree of life. Machaba trees are renowned for their abundant fruit, which feed a vast array of animals throughout the year, including elephant, baboons, bush buck, green pigeons and many more.
Little Machaba is the small and private sister camp of Machaba Camp, situated just next door.
It is a thirty minutes flight from Maun. The transfer from the bush airstirp to the camp takes approximately another 20 minutes.
Okavango Explorers Camp offers a traditional safari experience from days gone by, reminiscent of exploring the unknown Africa of the 1920’s. Okavango Explorers Camp can accommodate a maximum of 12 adults in 6 tents. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, a tea/coffee station, a desk and a deck with a private lounge area. The tents are at ground level and are connected to the main building via sandy pathways.
The centre of the camp is formed by the lounge/dining tent, which stand under large, shady trees. In the evening, dinner may be taken under the stars around the camp fire. The many paraffin lamps and the flickering fire create a romantic, adventurous atmosphere in the midst of the African bush.
Okavango Explorers Camp is part of the private Selinda Concession (1,350 km²). Selinda Camp, Zarafa Camp and Selinda Explorers Camp are also part of this concession. However, Okavango Explorers Camp is located much further south and at a great distance from the other camps in the concession.
Access is to the camp's private airstrip. A flight from Kasane in a light aircraft takes about 55 minutes and about 45 minutes from Maun, followed by a 5-min drive to camp.
Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates.
Duration 7 nights. Min 2 guests. Minimum age 6 years. Trip vice versa possible. Weight limit of luggage 20 kg. Luggage in one soft bag only.
Includes all transfers from Maun to the hotels/camps to Maun
- Meno a Kwena: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- Machaba Camp: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- Okavango Explorers Camp: Double Room. All meals, drinks (also includes premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
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