Botswana Safaris: SELINDA CAMP

Selinda/Linyanti ~ Vintage 5 Camp

Selinda Camp is situated in the Selinda, a 135,000 hectare 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 nine Meru style tents 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 also enjoy a small curio shop, plunge pool and traditional campfire. Daily activities revolve around the morning, afternoon and night game drives with experienced professional guides in custom-built 4x4 Land Cruisers. Short nature walks, accompanied by a guide, are encouraged. The Selinda is characterized by its game rich floodplains, which are host to a variety of antelope, zebra, cheetah, wild dog, lion and plenty of elephant.

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.

All photos courtesy of Wilderness Safaris and Mike Myers