What can I do between game drives at Linyanti Tented Camp?

This is your siesta time. Rest up, spend time at the swimming pool, or in the log pile hide, and watch the wildlife drama unfold on the Linyanti floodplains.

Where is the Linyanti?

The Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is in a corner of Botswana's Chobe National Park, near the border of Namibia’s Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi Strip).

What animals can I expect to see at Linyanti Tented Camp?

Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is part of a huge ecosystem that supports an abundance of wildlife. Elephant, buffalo, red lechwe, zebra, giraffe and hippo are common, and lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog packs are also Linyanti residents.

What to wear on safari in Botswana?

Mornings and evenings can be chilly, so a light jacket for summer and something warmer for winter is essential. Bring a hat, light clothing and closed shoes. .

What’s the best way to get to the Linyanti?

International guests fly into Maun in Botswana, where they connect to our camps in the Linyanti on a Wilderness Air charter flight.

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Linyanti Tented Camp

Unrivalled Remoteness

A truly off-the-beaten-track safari in Botswana’s pristine Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.

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Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp

A remote luxury safari in Botswana’s Linyanti.

Experience the spirit of a true African safari in northern Botswana’s remote Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. Revel in this untouched tract of wilderness with exceptional game viewing and tented accommodation styled to evoke the original spirit of safari, but amped up on comfort.

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Linyanti Tented Camp moments

Remote, exclusive and supremely charming, the camp offers an exceptional private safari experience. With sublime views over the Linyanti Marsh, the main area of this olde worlde safari camp is the ideal spot to sip a gin and tonic and watch the passing wildlife parade. Meet for a rendezvous around the fire, as the sounds of the African night ring through the crisp evening air.

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Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp Botswana Wildlife Buffalo

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Linyanti Tented Camp moments

Remote, exclusive and supremely charming, the camp offers an exceptional private safari experience. With sublime views over the Linyanti Marsh, the main area of this olde worlde safari camp is the ideal spot to sip a gin and tonic and watch the passing wildlife parade. Meet for a rendezvous around the fire, as the sounds of the African night ring through the crisp evening air.

Accommodation

Relax in the intimate, olde worlde charm of Linyanti Tented Camp. Perfect for small groups, the style of our four spacious, en-suite tents harks back to the time of early explorers, and pioneers of the African safari. Revel in the remoteness of this corner of the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, the stomping ground of Africa’s largest elephant population.

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Cuisine

Savour an expertly-prepared brunch in the shade of a huge fig tree at Linyanti Tented Camp. Work up your hunger on a long morning or afternoon of safari thrills, then enjoy classic Botswana beef cooked just the way it’s meant to be: over an open flame under the African stars in our boma dining area.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Linyanti Tented Camp at a glance

The remarkable, remote Linyanti Tented Camp conjures the spirit of the original safari experience, where intimate moments and momentous encounters await. Whether poolside, or relaxing in your room tent, you’ll find yourself charmed by the ways of the wild Linyanti. Good things come to those who visit the log pile hide, the ideal spot to enjoy the privilege of watching wildlife thrive.

Purpose

Facilities

Wildlife

Area

Activities

Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp Impact Purpose

A proud purpose

Visitors to the Linyanti are among a privileged few. To preserve the original spirit of this wild land, Linyanti Tented Camp supports an impactful tourism model, and many conservation efforts in this region of northern Botswana - fiercely beautiful and utterly remote. Which is how we want to keep our pristine tract of wilderness, home to generations of Africa’s most iconic wildlife.

Pool

Start your morning with a refreshing dip, or cool down on a hot afternoon.

Hide

Bring a pair of binoculars and your camera, and spend time in the hide.

Curio corner

Browse our curio corner for a Linyanti memento to treasure.

Wi-Fi

Stay connected with friends and family.

Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp Botswana Area

A northern Botswana treasure

The Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is in the heart of the unfenced Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier area, where ancient migratory patterns invite a parade of wildlife frequently seen from camp. This lush, fertile area in Botswana’s north attracts a high density of predators, including lions and a healthy population of endangered African wild dog.

Purpose

A proud purpose

Visitors to the Linyanti are among a privileged few. To preserve the original spirit of this wild land, Linyanti Tented Camp supports an impactful tourism model, and many conservation efforts in this region of northern Botswana - fiercely beautiful and utterly remote. Which is how we want to keep our pristine tract of wilderness, home to generations of Africa’s most iconic wildlife.

Facilities

Pool

Start your morning with a refreshing dip, or cool down on a hot afternoon.

Hide

Bring a pair of binoculars and your camera, and spend time in the hide.

Curio corner

Browse our curio corner for a Linyanti memento to treasure.

Wi-Fi

Stay connected with friends and family.

Wildlife

Area

A northern Botswana treasure

The Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is in the heart of the unfenced Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier area, where ancient migratory patterns invite a parade of wildlife frequently seen from camp. This lush, fertile area in Botswana’s north attracts a high density of predators, including lions and a healthy population of endangered African wild dog.

Activities

Experiences

Linyanti Tented Camp experiences

On morning game drives, watch the floodplains come alive with unreal interactions between predator and prey. Sit quietly in the log-pile hide and watch the wildlife approach; hundreds of buffalo and elephants moving along the Linyanti’s waterways. Scan for nocturnal creatures on an evening drive; bushbabies, genets or a serval, then end the day around the campfire.

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Hides

Is there anything more thrilling? Observing wildlife just inches away, from the safety of our strategically placed hides.

Hides

Botswana, Zimbabwe

Birding

Birding with a knowledgeable Wilderness guide is spectacular across all our regions, with 930 different species for twitchers to tick.

Birding

Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Helicopter safari

Soar above the lush and wildlife-rich Linyanti and Okavango Delta on a breath-taking helicopter safari.

Helicopter Safari

Botswana

Private safari

Create treasured memories with family and friends on an exclusive private safari across Africa’s most iconic destinations.

Private Safari

Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia

Wilderness Experiences Night Drive Wildlife Leopard

Night game drives

A jackal’s cry. A lion’s roar. The gentle rumble of elephants. The bush comes alive at night, awakening all senses.

Night Game Drives

Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia

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Explore camps in the Linyanti

Overlooking the Linyanti Marsh and floodplains, Linyanti Tented Camp is unrivalled in its privacy and remoteness. This northern section of Botswana boasts a range of habitats: savannah, various waterways, and woodlands, all magnets for big game and amazing bird life. The 126,000 hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is also criss-crossed by important wildlife corridors.

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Linyanti Tented Camp

Standard Season

From USD 580 per person, per night

Premium Season

From USD 1,080 per person, per night

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Beautiful Botswana

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GUEST EXPERIENCES

Testimonials from fellow safari-goers

With a perfect 5 star rating from 4 reviews, guests consistently praise Linyanti's exceptional wildlife viewing, dedicated guides, and luxurious accommodations. Read what fellow safari-goers have to say about their unforgettable experiences at Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp. Read more reviews on TripAdvisor.

The most wonderful stay

"It is really difficult to write a review that does this camp justice. The staff were incredible. The welcome, the friendliness and the service were all top drawer. The guides (Ken and Max) were out of this world and really looked after our whole party. Their knowledge and love for the animals and land was totally apparent. The wildlife in this part of Botswana is also incredible. No day was the same and we saw the most amazing sights. Two lions were in love (expecting cubs in 3 months I would guess!) but they were also on the hunt. The birds were incredible, the hippos, the elephants, zebras, giraffes and impalas. The drinks in the evenings out in the bush were magical. The beds were comfortable and the tents luxurious. Sleep out under the stars for some extra fun. I have run out of superlatives, so I'll stop here."

Antony | UK

★★★★★

Wonderful stay

"We recently went on safari in Botswana and stayed at Linyanti Tented Camp for 3 days. I'd highly recommend this property to anyone who is going to be in the Linyanti area. To Winderness standards, this camp is not necessarily "luxury" or considered one of their "premier camps", but the property is well cared for and really nice. Our tent was spacious and super comfortable, with a great bed and turn down service each night. The main dining area is decorated great and all meals were delicious. And more than anything, the staff really made the whole experience feel special. Our guide, Pro, couldn't have done a better job - so knowledgeable and a great guy to be around each day. I'd whole-heartedly recommend Tented Camp to anyone going on safari in this area."

Jonathan G

★★★★★

Beautiful

"Beautiful experience in a remote place, surrounded by animals. At night, you can hear hippos and elephants feeding. Unforgettable safaris with lions, leopard with babies and lots of elephants."

apoSuisse

★★★★★

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This pristine swathe of wild Botswana feels like a best-kept secret, but we believe stories of this extraordinary place deserve to be shared. Delight in our collection of award-winning photographs and conservation updates about the people and wildlife of the Linyanti.

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