The Linyanti Safaris

Contains the Linyanti itself, Selinda, and Kwando
Famous for its large herds
Superb for predators, including cheetah and wild dog
Exclusive and remote lodges

When To Visit The Linyanti:

The Linyanti is the collective name for three private reserves – the Linyanti itself, Selinda, and Kwando - an area famous for its wild dog.

The Linyanti is split into three private reserves – Linyanti, Selinda and Kwando. Each is slightly different to the other, but together they are without doubt three of Africa’s finest private reserves. Located on the Kwando River, Selinda Spillway and Linyanti itself, the year-round waters attract phenomenal concentrations of game, especially from June through to late October, the dry season.

The entire Linyanti is a classic dry-season reserve. Travelling to this region outside the dry-season months (i.e., from November to May) can be more miss than hit in specific camps. Much of the area has a high mopane woodland density, so viewing can be particularly challenging due to the leaves on the bush during the wet season. You may well still get good game here, but many clients find that other areas of the country are better for this time of year.

What to do in the Linyanti Reserves

Linyanti offers game driving at day and night as well as good walking safari and boating activities (in specific areas only).

When to visit the Linyanti

June through to October sees large herds concentrate around the rivers. It is throughout this season that the game viewing on offer will rival anywhere in the country. If you travel outside this period, especially November or April to June, and you choose your lodge carefully, you can still get very good viewing and very good value. We would suggest avoiding travelling to the area from December through to early April.

Top tips for your safari holiday

The only drawback is the region’s high prices, but choosing to pay some of Africa’s highest rates rewards guests with exclusivity and a diverse range of safari activities in what are truly remarkable game-viewing areas. Our top tip for value however, would be to travel in May to June or November – it is at these times that all of the reserves drop their rates yet the game viewing remains very good. Each reserve has its own unique features, so it’s important to speak with a knowledgeable consultant for advice on the best places to go at the time of year you wish to travel.

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Linyanti Expeditions offers authentic accommodation and a thrilling range of activities! We’re really excited about this new camp.

Selinda Explorers Camp

A YZ favourite, this expedition-style camp is perfect for travellers seeking all sorts of adventures in the wildlife-rich Selinda Reserve! Children aged 10 years and older are welcome.

Zarafa Camp

Intimate, unspoiled, and full of character, Zarafa is an exceptional property that does everything right with just four tents in the Selinda reserve. Staying here is a dream.

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Wilderness DumaTau is a great little camp in a fantastic private reserve, balancing stylish yet unpretentious design with a homely, welcoming ambience. Nestled amongst jackalberry, sausage, and mangosteen trees, the camp has an extensive water frontage with uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon and regular sightings of elephant mega-herds.

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Little sister camp to YZ favourite Wilderness DumaTau, Wilderness Little DumaTau is highly exclusive, with just four suites. This camp is perfect for travellers seeking intimate experiences of the wildlife-rich Linyanti!

Lebala Camp

This camp is situated in one of our most popular regions, and it’s one of our favourite properties in the entire Linyanti region! A huge hit with clients hoping to get in on the action, its focus on safari brings out travellers’ thrill-seeking side.

Selinda Camp

Re-opened in June 2019, Selinda Camp offers a deluxe base from which to head out into the Selinda Reserve! Activities available include vehicle and walking safaris, tracking, and seasonal boat trips.

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Located in one of the greatest reserves in Botswana, Lagoon is a high-quality base camp from which to explore Kwando! Focused on safari, nevertheless it has very comfortable guest tents and offers superb service standards.

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The Linyanti

The Linyanti Safaris

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What to do in the Linyanti Reserves

When to visit the Linyanti

Top tips for your safari holiday