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Selinda Camp, Linyanti | Timbuktu Travel
Linyanti

Selinda Camp

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About Selinda Camp

Live the good life in the African wilderness.
From the moment you set eyes on Selinda Camp from your boat (yes, you arrive via water taxi during flood season), with its open-air thatched lodge, the smiling staff welcoming you from the jetty and the surrounding game-rich floodplains, you know you’ve arrived somewhere very special. This luxury lodge is situated in one of Botswana’s most pristine wildlife areas, the famous Selinda Reserve. It's the “office” of some the world’s most respected wildlife filmmakers, Derek and Beverly Joubert, and home to some of the largest elephant and buffalo herd concentrations in Africa.
Linyanti , Botswana
From $2.3K per person/per night
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9 Rooms
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The property

The raised communal area of the lodge is open-plan and airy with a thatched roof and leather couches. It’s not uncommon to raise an eye off your book to catch the movement of hippos and elephants in the watery shallows in front of you. Decorated with a colonial-contemporary feel, the lodge blends into the environment. An inviting swimming pool is located on the main wooden deck overlooking the spillway. There is also a bar, upstairs library, wine cellar, boma and open-air dining area.

The rooms

Selinda Camp has nine permanent tented chalets under thatch and you don’t have to worry which tent is best because they are all identical (except for the family tent) and wildlife sightings can be enjoyed from each private deck overlooking the spillway. The colonial decor is complimented by wooden floors, a four poster bed, crisp white linen, writing desk and spacious en-suite bathroom with a full-sized stone bathtub, dual vanity basins and sliding doors opening onto a private outdoor shower.

Activities

Games drives happen in the morning and evening at Selinda Camp, often returning after sunset so you can enjoy spotting the nocturnal creatures of the bush. Guided walking safaris can be arranged putting you on foot and in touch with your senses as you track down the Big 5. Because Selinda is situated between the Okavango Delta in the west and the Linyati waterways and savannahs in the east, guests get to sample the different wildlife that these wet (the boat rides are amazing, water levels permitting) and dry terrains offer. The guides here have a excellent reputation and are renowned for their exceptional tracking skills and interpretative bush knowledge.
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The impact of your stay

Selinda Camp is owned by Great Plains which is dedicated to creating lasting, sustainable conservation solutions for the world's iconic wildlife and wilderness areas. Through their model of compassionate protection and intelligent management, funded by low-impact tourism, they integrate communities, governments, and the private sector. Embracing the concept of 'Conservation Tourism', they prioritise environmentally sound practices while ensuring benefits directly support conservation efforts without a negative impact on the land or wildlife. A contribution of $95 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.

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How to book Selinda Camp

How do I book Selinda Camp?

Selinda Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Botswana trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Botswana trips featuring Selinda Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Botswana specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Selinda Camp?

Stays at Selinda Camp start from around $2.3K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Selinda Camp

Botswana

Linyanti

If you like your big cats alongside a dose of epic scenery, Linyanti is the place to be.