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.
Features & facilities
Discover the charm and enjoyment of Botswana camping, in the perfect seclusion and privacy of Mankwe Campsites, where every moment, you are brought closer to nature, having the opportunity to fully embrace it. Enjoy the rustic, yet clean and comfortable ablution, the spacious, sandy campsite and being very much exposed to nature in its fullest, purest expression…. visible … audible…tangible
- Safari “bucket” showers
- Private ablutions
- Unhindered Running Water
* Please supply your own drinking water, as our tap water is brackish and not palatable.
Camping
2023 RATES PER PERSON PER NIGHT SELF CATERING
Adventure Camp | Mankwe Camp + | |
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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).
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.
- 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.
Adventure Camp
Nestled in the bush and mopane forest, Mankwe’ s Adventure Camp campsite offers the intrepid self-drive camper with a Adventure Camp bush campsite. The Adventure Camp is located on the same concession as Mankwe Tented Retreat – our safari hub at the gateway to the Moremi Game Reserve. The Adventure Camp is not fenced and wildlife, including big game like lion, elephant and buffalo, roam freely in the area.
- The Adventure 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 Adventure Camp is also equipped with a safari kitchen area with a gas stove and a fridge, extra kitchen utensils not provided.
- Adventure Camp 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
Activities for Campers
At Mankwe Campsites, you have the opportunity to explore the untamed wilderness and experience the beauty of Botswana’s natural wonders.
Whether you embark on a full/half-day safari or enjoy a traditional Mokoro trip, camper activities’ itineraries do differ from the tented retreat.
For detailed itineraries and availability, please inquire with our reservations desk for more information.