SELINDA CAMP
Linyanti, Botswana

Lodge in Botswana

Selinda Camp is situated in the Selinda, a 135 000-ha reserve that straddles the Selinda Spillway. The camp overlooks this ephemeral waterway which links the Okavango Delta with the game-rich floodplains of the Linyanti Swamps. The camp’s seven Meru-style tents are under thatch with unique en-suite facilities fashioned into the natural vegetation. Open views of the spillway and floodplains, a cool veranda, hot and cold running water, flush toilet and a shower under the open African sky are all available. The main area is a thatched double-tiered building incorporating dining, lounge and bar facilities.

Guests can also enjoy a small curio shop, plunge pool and traditional campfire. Daily activities include morning, afternoon and night game drives with experienced professional guides in custom-built 4 x 4 Land Cruisers. Short walks from camp accompanied by an armed guide are encouraged.

The Selinda Walking Trail, a superb two-day walk between Tswene and Mokoba Trails Camps in the Linyanti Concession, is a wonderful addition to a stay at either Selinda or Zibalianja camps.

Game Viewing

The Selinda is a private wildlife concession located in Botswana's northern Kwando/Linyanti Wildlife Management Area. It is a 135 000-hectare reserve that straddles the Selinda Spillway, an ephemeral waterway that links the Okavango Delta to the game-rich floodplains of the Linyanti Swamps and the Zibadianja Lagoon, source of the Savuti Channel.

The Selinda is characterised by its game-rich floodplains which are host to a variety of antelope, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, wild dog, lion and plenty of elephant. Game drives are fruitful with a variety of antelope, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and buffalo to be seen. Predator viewing is exceptional including the hippo-killing lions of Selinda, leopard, wild dog and cheetah.

Laundry policy

Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of 'smalls' ie underwear, which are not washed due to local customs.

Extras payment

Curios and or imported drinks will be billed to the guest and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), or the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard but not Diners Club and American Express. If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)

How to get there

Access by charter aircraft from Kasane (served by road transfers from Victoria Falls and Livingstone) and Maun to Selinda. Direct scheduled flights to Maun from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Windhoek.

Electricity

Camp has 220v generator powered electricity that runs 7hrs per day when guests are out on activities. When guests return from daily activities, generator generally switched off (for peace in camp).

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