Description
Selinda Camp is built on a shady island overlooking the waters of the dramatic Selinda Spillway, an ephemeral waterway which is the focal point in a vast private concession in northern Botswana. With its large, game-rich floodplains Selinda Camp offers a unique wildlife experience.
The nine large, luxury tents have exceptional views across palm studded floodplains. The en-suite bathrooms are uniquely "open air" with lots of natural light, yet screened and virtually bug-proof. Four-poster beds with mosquito nets and overhead fans form the centrepiece of each room, surrounded by furniture and artefacts collected from around Africa. The main areas comprise a series of expansive decks and set apart is the photo/art gallery built above a temperature-controlled wine cellar. The Selinda is host to a wide variety bird species (300+) and wildlife, including hippo, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, wild dog, lion, plenty of elephant and several species of antelope. Night drives allow guests to see such nocturnal species as porcupine, springhare, hyena and perhaps even the elusive leopard.
Accommodation
Selinda Camp's nine spacious, luxury tents are erected under cool thatch canopies, with all units having panoramic views across palm-studded floodplains. Each tent has en-suite facilities, a stone bath being the highlight. The bathroom is uniquely "open air" with lots of natural light, yet is screened and virtually insect-proof. The tents are spacious and beautifully appointed with furniture and features that have been collected from around Africa. Four-poster mosquito nets and overhead fans are standard at Selinda Camp.
Childcare
The camp welcomes children over the age of 8 years. Food and meal times can be adapted to suit younger guests and babysitting can be provided on request.
Facilities
The camp has a plunge pool for guests to enjoy between safaris there is also a curio shop, a hide for game viewing and a wine cellar.
Activities
Daily activities at Selinda Camp revolve around morning, afternoon and night game drives with experienced, professional guides in custom-built 4x4 Land Cruisers. Short walks from camp accompanied by a guide are encouraged to get to know some of Selinda's smaller creatures. Seasonal boating is also available.
When to travel
Botswana’s winter is during our British summer, and the weather is hot during the day, but it isn't a stifling heat, and cold at night. The summer months (British winter) can be hot and humid and there is a chance of rain. Botswana has one rainy season which runs between mid-December and runs through to mid-March.
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Location and directions
Linyanti, Botswana
Selinda Camp is built on a 320,000-acre private island, Selinda Reserve, overlooking the waters of the dramatic Selinda Spillway, in the Linyanti region of Northern Botswana.
How to get there
11 hour international flight to Johannesburg, followed by a 2 hour international flight to Maun. Flying times from Maun to Selinda Airfield is a 45-minute flight. The road transfer to camp from there is approximately 45 minutes allowing time for game viewing en route. When water levels rise, boat for transfers may be used. This transfer is a combination of a 15-minute drive to the boat dock and then a 15-minute boat ride to camp.
