Beagle Expeditions
Abu Private Reserve, Botswana
Exclusive access to 30,000 hectares of pristine wilderness in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
A journey through the wilderness on either an exclusive-use, totally private safari or a shared experience. Here you undertake a wild adventure between 2 camps on foot and game drives, or mokoro and helicopters.
DID YOU KNOW?
Beagle Expeditions is one of Botswana’s most authentic and private safari experiences. The only operator in a remote concession of the Abu Private Reserve allows for exclusive use of the entire area.
EXCLUSIVE. WILD. OKAVANGO
Located within an exclusive concession of Abu Private Reserve, Beagle Expeditions explores a wild and spectacular corner of the western Okavango Delta on their Kweene Trails. What makes this area so special is its remoteness, with access granted only by helicopter.
The core principle of each safari is to offer an authentic and genuine connection to the Botswana wilderness, tailoring each safari around guests’ interests as far as possible. The camp facilities are simple yet comfortably crafted, designed to remove the trappings of over-designed luxury and embrace the greatest luxury of all: to be wild and free. Each guest can also be assured of fantastic food with a carefully crafted focus on fine wines and premium beverages, topped off with great service and one of Botswana’s best guided safaris.
This unique safari offers two camps, both available for exclusive use or as part of a shared experience. When booking for 4 or more guests, you’ll enjoy the camp all to yourselves, while bookings for 2 or fewer guests will be part of a shared experience . With a maximum of 10 guests across 30,000 hectares and only two vehicles on the property, there’s ample space to explore. A 4-night journey includes 2 nights at each camp, switching sides, with the same dedicated team for a seamless, personalised safari.
Beagle Expeditions is a small, family-run business owned by Simon and Marleen Byron. Together they have more than 30 years of experience in the safari industry in Botswana, live outside Maun, are involved in every booking (in many cases guided by Simon), which together put Beagle Expeditions in a position to provide each guest with a phenomenal experience.
FAST FACTS
RATES
Minimum stay 4 nights.
US$ 1 385 per person per night.
Max 10 guests at any time between the 2 camps.
SHARED SAFARI
Minimum 1 guest.
EXCLUSIVE USE
Minimum 4 guests.
ACCESS
FLY:
All access into and out of Kweene Trails is by helicopter transfer from Maun or other camps in the Delta.
CHILDREN
SHARED SAFARI
12+ years
EXCLUSIVE USE
All ages (certain activities such as mokoro and walking have an age restriction of 12+ years.)
What we love
UNTOUCHED WILDERNESS
Experience an exclusive wilderness retreat for just 10 guests at a time, set within 30,000 hectares of the Delta. Vast and adventurous, this is a truly exclusive safari experience.
EXPERIENCE IS THE LUXURY
From bucket showers to fine wine, embrace the simplicity of being truly connected to nature.
WILD & FREE
From helicopter safaris and game drives to thrilling walking safaris and mokoro excursions, your private guide tailors each day to your unique interests.
MOMENTS OF CONNECTION
For families and friends, this exclusive-use camp and concession offer the perfect setting for an adventure of a lifetime.
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The impact of your stay
IMPACT: HIGH
Simon Byron is Botswana born and bred and his wife Marleen hails from South Africa. They are fully committed to the future of Botswana.Â
In their camps, their team are all Motswana (members of the Tswana people, an ethnic group in southern Africa and citizens of Botswana) and they actively support the career path of local pro-guides.
In their wider area, conservation is about people rather than wildlife, and in the Okavango context this relates to people living a rural subsistence life adjacent to this incredible ecosystem. The closest rural community to Kweene live in the Habu village.
Every stay contributes through:
Guests staying with Beagle Expeditions contribute directly to conservation and community development. A fee of US$100 per person per night supports the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) and projects in Habu Village, the closest community to Kweene.
- The APU, a collaboration between Beagle Expeditions, Singita, African Horseback Safaris, and BushCraft, is the only private anti-poaching initiative of its kind in Botswana, protecting the Abu Private Reserve.
- In 2026, efforts will focus on improving infrastructure at Habu Primary School. Having successfully enhanced water distribution in the village, Beagle Expeditions is now investing in education—empowering the next generation and strengthening the community’s future.
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CAMPS
Positioned along the Kweene River system in the Western Okavango Delta.
ABU PRIVATE RESERVE
Kweene Trails
Two camps for a maximum of 10 guests across the vast 30,000-hectare concession, with a minimum stay of 4 nights.
Below is an outline of a typical 4 night stay.
DAY 1
Arriving by helicopter, guests enjoy a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, landing at Kweene Camp. The day includes an afternoon drive to get familiar with the area, followed by sundowners and dinner.
DAY 2
An optional morning scenic helicopter safari offers an aerial view of the Delta, with a breakfast picnic stop (additional cost). The rest of the day’s activities are flexible, dictated by wildlife and weather conditions, ensuring a personalised safari experience. The day includes walking, driving, and mokoro excursions.
DAY 3
Guests move between camps by vehicle, foot, or mokoro, enjoying a full day of exploration with a packed lunch and siesta. Arrive at Magwegwe Camp late afternoon and enjoy the solitude of the wilderness.
DAY 4
The Magwegwe area features beautiful floodplains, islands, and abundant wildlife. Activities include walking, driving, and mokoro excursions, with optional night drives for those seeking a nocturnal safari.
DAY 5
On the final day, guests enjoy a morning activity before helicopter transfer to the next camp or Maun for onward travel.
SEASONALITY:Â Â CLOSED: 6 January – 31 March
CHILDREN:
- Exclusive Use – All ages (certain activities such as mokoro and walking have an age restriction of 12+ years).
- Shared Safari – 12+ Years
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CLASSIFICATION: Classic
Kweene River Camp & Magwegwe Camp
4 - 6 tents
Minimum 4 nights.
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FEATURED OFFER
Kweene - Karangoma Combo
Explore the Okavango Delta with a 7+ night itinerary: combine 4+ nights at Beagle Expeditions and 3+ nights at Wild Expeditions – Karangoma, and enjoy a complimentary direct helicopter flight between the two camps (value: US$ 595 per person).
VALID: All year 2025 (subject to camp seasonality).
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Safari from all angles
This ultimate combination of Botswana and Zimbabwe focuses on exceptional guiding and ample opportunity to get off the vehicle and explore.
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Getting there
FLY
Arrive into Maun International Airport. From there, all access into and out of Kweene Trails is by private helicopter transfer.
From other camps in the Delta, heli access is also the only option.
Helicopter transfers in and out of Kweene Trails can be booked directly with reservations.
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Getting to Kweene Trails
FLY
The safari begins upon departure from Maun International Airport via private, scenic helicopter transfer to Kweene Trails in the pristine Abu Private Reserve, where you land directly at camp.
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Contact
Email: res@beagle-expeditions.com
Tel:
+267 7262 5466
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm. Based in Maun.
