Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp

OVERVIEW:

Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp is an expedition-style adventure camp within the spectacular, habitat-diverse Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. Two identical satellite camps contain four Meru-style tents each in a stunningly remote and wildlife-rich location, home to Africa’s largest elephant population. Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp is ideal for anyone wanting a real back-to-nature bush experience in the spirit of the original explorer safari, with hearty food cooked over an open grill and stories told around the campfire. Accommodation is booked on a full-board basis, including all meals, a range of alcoholic and soft drinks, twice-daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, and a laundry service. The camp is open throughout the year.

ACCESS & LOCATION: 

Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp is located on the stunning Linyanti marsh in the Linyanti East Concession. Guests fly by light aircraft to Linyanti Airstrip, followed by a 45-minute game drive, give or take, to the camp.

ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT WILDERNESS LINYANTI TENTED CAMP:

Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp comprises two separate satellite camps (East and West), each with four Meru-style canvas guest tents for double or twin occupancy. With panoramic views overlooking the Linyanti marsh and floodplains, each tent is shaded under a pitched roof and has its own raised wooden deck with simple outdoor seating. Inside, there’s a double bed (tents can also be configured as twins), bedside stands and reading lights, a writing desk, and explorer-style storage trunks. A discreet canvas partition leads from the bedroom into the washroom, with a flush toilet, a single-basin vanity, and a walk-in shower. Tents also come with pedestal fans and electronic safes, and hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided during the colder months.

The central communal spaces at Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp are also slightly raised above ground level on timber decking with views of the marsh and sandy pathways separating them from the tents. The lounge offers comfortable seating and reading material, with an adjacent well-stocked bar. The communal dining room is open-sided, a few steps from the traditional boma and campfire, where guests meet for pre-dinner drinks and storytelling. Dining can also be enjoyed outside in the boma under the night sky. A small plunge pool offers respite from the hotter hours with partial shading and sunloungers. Approximately 5 minutes by car from the camp, there’s a log pile hide overlooking the channel, a fantastic opportunity for up-close encounters with passing wildlife.

ACTIVITIES AT WILDERNESS LINYANTI TENTED CAMP: 

Located within an important elephant corridor, Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp has access to floodplains, marshland, woods, and savanna, making it ideal for encountering a diverse range of wildlife. Certain activities are seasonal, so please contact our team for further details.

• Game drives

  – Sprawling plains, mopane woodlands, riverine forests, and ample waterways make Linyanti Reserve a widespread habitat for all sorts of wildlife. Four of the Big Five are among the most popular species to see here – lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo. Guests will likely encounter plenty of smaller predators and herbivores, including cheetah, hyena, wild dog, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, and antelopes such as roan and sable. Drives from camp take place during the early morning and late afternoon.

• Night drives

  – Head out after sunset with your knowledgeable guide and spotlight on a thrilling after-dark search for leopard, civet, genet, honey badger, and spring hare.

• Walking safaris

  – Usually a dry-season activity, walks are brilliant for getting to know the smaller lives of the Linyanti reserve, including its resident plants, insects, and birdlife. Noteworthy specials for birders in the area include double-banded sandgrouse, helmeted guinea fowl, African fish eagle, and the rather majestic Verreaux’s eagle owl.

• Viewing from hide

  – Venture into the log pile hide for an incredible view of the passing wildlife, including big game species. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars!

• Helicopter trips

  – Fly over vast swathes of the Linyanti and see its extraordinary landscape and plentiful wildlife from high above. Please note that helicopter flights incur an additional cost.

*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.