Camp Linyanti should be visited by anyone passionate about raw Africa and favours safari quality over luxury accommodation
LOCATION: Cradled in the north-western corner of the game-rich Chobe National Park, Camp Linyanti rests on the edge of the Linyanti Lagoon, where the waterways, forests and floodplains of Botswana meet Namibia’s Caprivi Strip. The lagoon is fed by the Chobe and Kwando rivers, creating a wetland oasis that attracts vast herds of elephants during the dry season, along with exceptional birdlife and predators. Remote and peaceful, this is one of Botswana’s most rewarding wilderness areas.
ROOMS: The camp has just five elevated canvas suites, including one set aside for honeymooners. Each tent features a private balcony, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower, with simple, elegant furnishings that complement the natural surroundings. Designed for comfort without compromising on authenticity, the camp accommodates a maximum of ten guests at a time, making it ideal for those seeking privacy and a genuine safari atmosphere.
AMENITIES: Camp Linyanti’s facilities are deliberately understated to preserve its wild character. Each suite has solar-powered lighting, bedside lamps, a dressing table and extra blankets for cool nights. The main area, built from timber and thatch, overlooks the floodplains and lagoon, offering an open-air dining space and a welcoming place to relax between drives. Meals are freshly prepared and often enjoyed outdoors, with views of the river and passing wildlife.
ACTIVITIES: Guests can explore the area on twice-daily game drives through Linyanti’s varied terrain, home to elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard and wild dog. General game viewing at Camp Linyanti is conducted in open-air 4-wheel drive vehicles, which traverse the riverine forests and lush terrain. Due to the area's abundance of water, the camp has added a 'swamp cruiser' to its game viewing fleet, which takes guests out on boat trips through reedbeds and channels. Birdwatching here is superb, particularly along the waterways, where countless species thrive. The region also lies along two zebra migration routes, creating an extraordinary seasonal spectacle.
SUSTAINABILITY: Camp Linyanti is eco-friendly by design, running entirely on solar power and maintaining a minimal footprint. The camp’s remote setting and small size ensure that the wilderness remains undisturbed, while its guiding team shares a deep respect for conservation and the fragile ecosystems of northern Botswana.
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