Linyanti Bush Camp is situated on the banks of Linyanti Marsh in a private reserve which borders the western boundary of Chobe in the Chobe Enclave. The marshes are the only water source for miles around and attract water-adapted and desert-adapted wildlife, plus large numbers of birds.
Linyanti Bush Camp is an intimate 12-bed luxury tented camp on the banks of the Linyanti Marsh, within a Private Concession bordering the western boundary of Chobe in the Chobe Enclave. Guests will enjoy some of the most spacious and comfortable tented accommodation and beds available today. The bathrooms are private and en-suite, consisting of fixed showers which are housed under the tent and gas-heated, as well as a flush toilet for your convenience. Rooms have tea and coffee facilities.
The camp is perfect for those who seek a personalized experience in a private concession away from the main tourist’s routes. Activities from the camp consist of game drives, walking, night drives, mokoro safaris, boating and fishing as well as seasonal helicopter tours. Water activities are available only when water levels permit.
Linyanti is best known for its large populations of Elephant and buffalo that congregate in vast numbers especially during the dry season. Other wildlife encounters include Lion, sable, roan, leopard, wild dog, the rare and elusive sitatunga antelope, red lechwe, hippo and crocodile, as well as other species of plains game. The area also offers spectacular birding all year round. The area’s relative remoteness makes it a favored wild safari destination and one of the best sought after areas in Northern Botswana.
Room Service is available.
Twice daily game drives offered: Morning Game Drives and Evening in open 4×4 vehicles. Linyanti is best known for it’s large populations of elephant and buffalo that congregate in vast numbers especailly during the dry season.
Guests can cool of in the Eco friendly pool on hot afternoons.
Guided walks lead by qualified and passionate guides who share their knowledge and love of the bush with guests. With the dry vegetation between May and October, walking safaris are a fantastic and exciting way to experience the area.
The area offers spectacular birding all year round. With its mixed habitats comes a good variety of bird species. Linyanti birding is excellent, making it one of the biggest attractions on an Okavango safari.
A great opportunity to experience nocturnal wildlife generally unseen during the day. Most of our Afternoon game drives continue into night game drives if all guests on the vehicle wish to continue their safari experience.
The Linyanti Marsh starts to fill up again in April as the floods from the catchment areas make their way towards Botswana. Boating trips will depend on the arrival of the flood and so may not be possible. Boating available when water levels permit.
Fishing depends on the arrival of the floods, which usually make their way towards Botswana in April. Fishing available when water levels permit.
Mokoro is a type of canoe commonly used in the area. Due to the conservation of trees, we model them out of fiberglass. It is propelled through the shallow waters while you experience wildlife from an unusual point of view. Mokoro Safaris are available when water levels permit.
A 30 minute scenic helicopter flight from April to November only are available.
