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Linyanti Bush Camp, Linyanti Concession

Linyanti Bush Camp

Linyanti Wetlands, Botswana

Linyanti Bush Camp offers privacy and highly personal service in a remote area renowned for its wildlife. Set on a bank overlooking the Linyanti marshes, the camp acts as a window onto the natural world, with elephant, lion, giraffe, hippo and numerous antelope species all commonly seen here, along with the occasional sighting of wild dog.

As you’re in a private reserve, game drives are flexible and can last after-dark. You’re also unlikely to see many other vehicles. Walks, mokoro trips, and helicopter rides ensure you can experience the bush from all angles.

The camp’s open-sided main tent includes a long dining table, sofas set around coffee tables, and an honesty bar. You can also sit out on the decking with a drink, or around the boma in the evening. Guest tents are spacious and furnished in a simple African style, with dark wood furniture and wicker lightshades.

OUR OPINION:

We like the generous size and privacy of the tents here; it’s easy to while away an afternoon on your private deck or by the pool. The surrounding marshes and woodland are popular with a wide range of animals and birds, and you’ll see few other vehicles.

OUR RATING: First Class

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Rooms

The large canvas tents are well-spaced out along a sandy pathway. Each has a private deck overlooking an open seasonal marsh where you can sit and watch wildlife, from sable antelope and red lechwe to hippo and elephant. The interiors include twin or double beds with mosquito nets, dark wooden floors, a seating area and an en suite bathroom. Netted windows let in plenty of natural light while keeping the room cool. An additional bed can be added on request.

Location

The camp is situated in the private Chobe Enclave, which borders Chobe National Park to the west. It overlooks the Linyanti marshes, which are the only source of water in the area during the dry season, attracting large herds of elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog and a wide range of birdlife.

Food and drink

Meals are eaten around a large dining table, either in the airy main lodge area or outside by the boma. Expect a light breakfast first thing, followed by a large brunch after your morning activity. High tea is served in the afternoon, comprising pastries and freshly squeezed lemonade. You return to camp in the evening for a three-course dinner, often cooked over the barbecue. There’s also an honesty bar that you can help yourself to throughout the day.

Families

Children aged seven and over a welcome here. Those aged under 16 are unable to join walking safaris, but these can be replaced with a leisurely nature walk around camp. For younger families we recommend staying at Linyanti Ebony Camp next door.

Facilities and activities

Your stay here includes twice-daily game drives. Afternoon drives extend into the evening, giving you a chance to spot nocturnal species. Walking safaris are possible during the dry season, while catch-and-release fishing and mokoro trips are dependent on water levels. If you stay between April and November, you can fly over the bush on a complimentary 30-minute helicopter ride.

Back at camp, there’s a small pool surrounded by loungers. The open-plan main lodge area has comfortable sofas where you can play board games. This is also where you’ll find battery-charging facilities.

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