Camp Kalahari

Halfway between the Okavango Delta and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, family-run Meno a Kwena can be found perched on cliff overlooking the Boteti River to the expanses of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The camp takes conservation and upliftment of the local community very seriously and they have several initiatives in place to help secure a future for Botswana’s wildlife and the ecosystems they live in.

Meno a Kwena boasts nine classical and comfortable canvas tents, all with en suite bathrooms, with verandahs overlooking the river which draws elephant and zebra from far around with some of the best game viewing right in front of the camp itself.

You can also watch the show unfold from the camp’s swimming pool, a great spot to relax before hearty meals in the dining tent or warmed by the fire. You can get even closer to action on the river in the camp’s unique floating hide.

Head out on game drives and boat safaris in search of white rhinos, hippos, giraffes, lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, and more, while the dry season (May to November) sees Africa’s second-largest zebra migration make its way through. Meno a Kwena also maintains a strong relationship with a clan of San Bushmen who can be joined on fascinating cultural and walking experiences in their wilderness, and, for a truly unforgettable night, sleep out on the pans under an ending blanket of stars.

Facing east over the open grasslands of the fossil lake bed from which it takes its name, Nxai Pan Camp is the only permanent accommodation within this rugged National Park.

There are nine thatched rooms, designed to provide a constant and comfortable temperature throughout the year, when seasonal temperatures can fluctuate from below freezing to well over 45C (115F). Each room has a low wooden veranda offering to the waterhole where elephants are often a feature, along with the jackals and guinea fowl who always come to drink

The communal area is made up of a airy lounge, dining area, game viewing deck and swimming pool.

Activities offered at Nxai Pan are game drives, day trips to the famous Baines’ Baobabs and Khama Khama Pan, star gazing, as well as nature walks with Bushman trackers.

With a prime location set against the banks of the Boteti River and across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Leroo is a comfortable base for viewing the wildlife of this diverse, naturally beautiful area. We love the large lounge area, which is located on top of the cliffs, allowing for spectacular river vistas as well as views over the open plains of the Makgadikgadi Pans.

For extra special wildlife viewings, there is a unique raised- hide out above the river for enjoying spectacular wildlife sightings, one not to miss is the small pod of hippos that stay in the deep pool in close proximity to the lodge. The park is populated by up to 30,000 zebra and wildebeest that are closely accompanied by predators, allowing for excellent opportunities to see large concentrations of game and interaction with predators.

Each of the twelve thatched chalets is fitted with an en-suite bathroom, dining room, reading room and there is a bar located in the main lodge area. After days out on game drives guests can take time to relax on the decking area or enjoy the plunge pool.