Features & facilities
- A butler’s tray with tea & coffee making facilities
- Bedside tables, luggage storage stands, and standing fans
- Small wooden cupboard with clothing storage space
- Insect repellent and complimentary bathroom cosmetics
- There is a small work desk in each suite
- Paraffin lanterns light the sandy pathways to and from the lodge at night
- En suite bathrooms with view of the wilderness
- Complimentary toiletries
Located on the outskirts of the Chobe and Moremi Game Reserves and the Khwai Area.
10 Meru-style tented suites are individually erected on raised wooden platforms, which extend onto private decks with a view of the untamed bush. The tall mopane trees provide mottled shade to every tent, while a canvas canopy roofs the deck and outdoor furniture. The tented suites exude a fusion of bushveld delights with Scandinavian style with their sophisticated log cabin feel.
Experiences included in the Tented Retreat package
Bird Watching
Game Drives
Traditional Boma Experience
Nature Walking
Bush Braai
Stargazing
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Full board rates quoted per person per night sharing
pp pn sharing | pp pn single supplement | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Green Season | December – March | $370.00 | $555.00 |
Shoulder Season | April – June & November | $485.00 | $725.00 |
High Season | July – October | $690.00 | $1035.00 |
Rates include:
- Luxury accommodations
- All meals and a selection of alcoholic and non-alchoholic drinks, teas & coffees
- Two daily experiences
- Taxes at camp
- Airstrip transfers
*Please supply your own drinking water, as our tap water is brackish and not palatable.
Such a quiet and beautiful lodge! Lovely hosts, delicious meals, GREAT comfort in the rooms! Game drive activities included with passionate guides. Perfect location before crossing the Chobe Park. Highly recommended.
We spent two nights in Mankwe Tented Retreat. The premises have been renewed during the pandemic and it is completely new. Beautifully decorated with a lot of space.
We did a game drive and our guide was with us nearly 12 hours in Moremi and did an excellent job. We spot most of the animals that we could see there.
If we would go back again to Moremi or Chobe I would go to Makwee Tented Retreat without any doubt.
The setting is gorgeous right in the heart of the bush with a large watering hole nearby. There’s plenty of wildlife to be seen in the Tented Retreat and nearby.
I saw an elephant getting a drink at the watering hole and the area is crawling with dwarf mongooses. There’s also snakes around as you can see the tracks but I didn’t manage to spot any unfortunately.
As we arrived at the Mankwe Tented Retreat were welcomed by the owners and the staff. They show us around the base camp which looks stunning.
There are 2 swimming pools, a bigger one next to the restaurant and a smaller one with a view on the drinking pool. They then showed us the way to our camping ground with our private bath room as we are the only ones there. Also the game drive that we booked last minute was amazing.
We only stayed here for one night, but if we ever come back to this area we would book some more nights! We definitely recommend this place to others!
Mankwe Tented Retreat is rustic but very beautiful surrounded by tall mopanes, very clean and well taken care of. We were the only guests there and the staff looked after us very well. Our rental 4×4 broke down and the manager helped us fix it and contact the car rental company, even negotiating for a better 4×4 on our behalf with the rental company.
We had a great, unplanned stay at Mankwe and frequently think of how great the staff and management couple were, turning a bad situation into a great one.
Thank you very much for your help!
We were looking for a campsite for one night but ended up to stay for three nights. The managing couple, Yolanda and Johan from RSA as well as the staff team especially Thom and his friendly colleague (lady) were amazing.
We were 6 people and had a great time there. Even though were were camping we were allowed to use the pool and bar facilities. Thank you very much.
We were looking for a campsite for one night but ended up to stay for three nights. The managing couple, Yolanda and Johan from RSA as well as the staff team especially Thom and his friendly colleague (lady) were amazing.
We were 6 people and had a great time there. Even though were were camping we were allowed to use the pool and bar facilities. Thank you very much.
Mankwe Tented Retreat absolutely surpassed our expectations: it is new and very tastefully appointed (both, the tents and the general areas), it has many beautiful and cozy sitting areas and 2 pools (one of which overlooks a waterhole), excellent cuisine from a very talented young chef Simon, very friendly professional staff and with Johan and Yolandi a wonderful and most engaging host couple that makes you feel so welcome and at home!
The camping sites are large and very private. Ablution facilities are basic but clean and efficient. Access road is through deep soft sand, so a 4×4 is essential. Very nice staff, Gege is such a gentleman 🙂
As we arrived at the Mankwe Tented Retreat were welcomed by the owners and the staff. They show us around the base camp which looks stunning.
There are 2 swimming pools, a bigger one next to the restaurant and a smaller one with a view on the drinking pool. They then showed us the way to our camping ground with our private bath room as we are the only ones there. Also the game drive that we booked last minute was amazing.
We only stayed here for one night, but if we ever come back to this area we would book some more nights! We definitely recommend this place to others!
Mankwe Tented Retreat is rustic but very beautiful surrounded by tall mopanes, very clean and well taken care of. We were the only guests there and the staff looked after us very well. Our rental 4×4 broke down and the manager helped us fix it and contact the car rental company, even negotiating for a better 4×4 on our behalf with the rental company.
We had a great, unplanned stay at Mankwe and frequently think of how great the staff and management couple were, turning a bad situation into a great one.
Thank you very much for your help!
What a great site and location. The Mankwe Tented Retreat was not yet open but all was in perfect shape. The owners are so friendly people with great combined knowledge of the bush and hospitality.
We spend one night camping there at their campsites which were spotless clean, big, safe and with private ablutions.
Mankwe Tented Retreat
Tented Retreat Information
Accommodation & AmenitiesMankwe is not only about game drives and wildlife. We strive to offer our guests the opportunity to forget about the world and truly take some time off. The lodge boasts with various areas of relaxation to choose from that are all interlinked with elevated wooden walkways.
- Tranquil Pool Retreat: Two swimming pools with bars, sun-recliners, and private lounging nooks offer a serene space to unwind amidst the bush’s tranquility.
- Secluded Lounge and Reading Area: Discover a peaceful enclave along the walkway, furnished with games and books, providing a secluded spot for relaxation and introspection.
- Seamless Connectivity: Designated Wi-Fi areas ensure convenient internet access, allowing you to stay connected while enjoying the lodge’s natural surroundings.
- Spa Treatments: Indulge in rejuvenating massages and treatments in our small spa treatment room (advance booking required).
- Memorable Dining Experiences: Delight in delicious meals served by the main pool area or in the dining area overlooking the pool, immersing yourself in the wilderness ambiance.
- Eco-friendly Solar Power: Our lodge operates on solar energy, minimizing environmental impact and providing sustainable luxury.
- Luxurious Tented Suites: Immerse yourself in comfort with en-suite bathrooms, scenic shower views, twin basins, a working desk, plug points with USB ports, a small room safe, a standing fan, and a private deck with patio furniture.
- Tea and Coffee Station: Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at your convenience with our well-appointed station.
- Peaceful Sleep: Mosquito nets, high-end linen, and ultra-comfortable mattresses ensure a restful night’s sleep.
Rates
Check-in/out Times- Check in – 12:00
- Check out – 10:00
ChildrenRates
- 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.
Policy
- Children of all ages are welcome at Mankwe Tented Retreat and must share a tent with their parents or an adult guardian
- Children under the age of 2 stay free provided they share with their parents
- Children between the age of 2 – 12 are charged at 50% of the adult pp/pn sharing rate
- Children of 12 and over are charged at the full adult pp/pn sharing rate
- Children below 12 years of age will be permitted on game drives at the sole discretion of management and the safari guide
- All children are to be strictly supervised by their parents or guardians at all times
- No children are allowed at the lower swimming pool and bar area
- Please note that we do not provide camping cots or highchairs
Contact Info
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