Private camping

A secret camp spot among the mopane trees

Mankwe campsite is designed for self-driving campers. You will enjoy the exclusive location of the Mankwe campsites which overlook the bush and mopane forest. Each of the campsites is totally secluded, to allow guests a sense of privacy and exclusivity. Campsites are not fenced and wildlife, including big game like lion, elephant and buffalo, roam freely in the area.

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Features & facilities

  • Access to swimming pool at Mankwe Tented Retreat
  • Access to lounge, bar, and dining area at Mankwe Tented Retreat
  • Bucket shower
  • Private ablutions
  • Running water

*Please supply your own drinking water, as our tap water is brackish and not palatable.

A true bush sanctuary with access to elegant safari dining and boma.

A solar-powered camp, greatly reducing its impact on the surrounding environment. Campers have access to the Mankwe Tented Retreat where the main area comprises an open-plan lounge and bar area that flows through to the pool and deck area. Cocooned in a quiet corner is the main bar area – a popular place for guests to while away the time.

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Pop-Up Camp

2023 RATES PER PERSON PER NIGHT SELF CATERING

Pop-Up Camp
Overlanding Camp
Description
Six pitched safari tents with twin beds, includes all bedding.
Bring your own tents and bedding.
Adults
BWP 490.00
BWP 325.00
Children (2-11 years)
BWP 360.00
BWP 245.00

* Rates are quoted per person per night in BWP.
* These rates exclude bed levys of BWP 10.00 per person per night.

Rates include:

  • Firewood is provided on the first night and is thereafter available for purchase at the Mankwe Tented Retreat.
  • Water is provided for campers, but this is not drinking water (please bring your own supply).

Mankwe Private Camping

Private Camping Information

Overlanding

Mankwe campsite is designed for self-driving campers. You will enjoy the exclusive location of the Mankwe campsites which overlook the bush and mopane forest, and is located on the same concession as Mankwe Tented Retreat – our safari hub at the gateway to the Moremi Game Reserve. Each of the campsites is totally secluded, to allow guests a sense of privacy and exclusivity. Campsites are not fenced and wildlife, including big game like lion, elephant and buffalo, roam freely in the area.

  • Campsites are equipped with bucket showers, flush toilets and washbasins.
  • Water can be heated on the fire for a hot shower.
  • Water is provided for campers, but this is not drinking water (please bring your own supply).
  • Firewood is provided on the first night and is thereafter available for purchase at the Mankwe Tented Retreat.
  • Camping guests may enjoy the swimming pool, lounge, bar and dining area of Mankwe Tented Retreat.
  • Each campsite can accommodate a maximum of 6-8 guests in one group and 3 or 4 vehicles. Kindly take note that Mankwe Campsites does not have electricity and guests are required to be 100% self-sufficient.

Pop-up Camp

Nestled in the bush and mopane forest, Mankwe’ s pop-up campsite offers the intrepid self-drive camper with a pop-up bush campsite. The Pop-up Camp is located on the same concession as Mankwe Tented Retreat – our safari hub at the gateway to the Moremi Game Reserve. The Pop-up camp is not fenced and wildlife, including big game like lion, elephant and buffalo, roam freely in the area.

  • The Pop-up camp has six pitched safari tents with twin beds, includes all bedding.
  • Ablution blocks are equipped with bucket showers, flush toilets, and washbasins.
  • Water is provided for campers, but this is not drinking water (please bring your own supply).
  • Water can be heated on the fire for a hot shower.
  • The campsite is provided with firewood on the first night and additional firewood is available to purchase at the main lodge.
  • The Pop-up camp is also equipped with a safari kitchen area with a gas stove and a fridge, extra kitchen utensils not provided.
  • Camping guests may enjoy the swimming pool, lounge, bar and dining area of Mankwe Tented Retreat.
  • Mankwe Campsites does not have electricity and guests are required to be 100% self-sufficient, however there are solar panels that provide power to the fridge.
  • Check in – 12:00
  • Check out – 10:00

Rates

  • Children 0 – 2 are FOC when sharing with adults.
  • Children 3 – 11 are 50% when sharing with adults.
  • Guests 12 years and older are full adult rate.
  • All children are to be strictly supervised by their parents or guardians at all times

What to see and do at Mankwe

Full or Half Day Safaris

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