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Selinda Camp

Selinda Camp is located in the 300,000 acre (125,000 hectare) Selinda Reserve, one of Botswana's premier wildlife havens and most unique ecosystems.  The Selinda Reserve lies in a fortunate location. It is the only reserve to straddle both the Okavango Delta (to the south) and the Linyanti ecosystems (to the east). This fortuitous position makes Selinda Reserve a haven for wildlife migrating between the two ecosystems, along the Selinda Spillway. The Selinda Spillway is the lifeline connecting the two ecosystems, and is a river with the unique characteristic of flowing in two directions. Water pushes 'up' from the Linyanti waterways and also 'down' from the south, fed by the rising floodwaters of the Okavango Delta.

Selinda Camp is set on the banks of the eastern Selinda Spillway. A relaxed, yet luxury tented safari camp, Selinda Camp was completely rebuilt in 2007. It re-opened to much acclaim, due in part to its harmonious blend of classic tented bush camp style and contemporary amenities. The shaded camp is raised a metre off the ground affording extraordinary views over the Selinda Reserve's prolific floodplains and savannas. Dotting the landscape is the ubiquitous borassus palm, where nesting birds roost and baboons spy. The extensive raised decks, surrounding both in the main lounge and the tents, allow guests to enjoy a meal or a relaxing afternoon while still enjoying wildlife viewing. There is a hardly a moment in camp where there isn't an animal in sight.

Each of Selinda Camp's nine spacious tents is constructed of sturdy canvas, thatch roofing and raised on wooden decks. Comfortable three-quarter sized beds dressed in fine linen are draped with flowing mosquito nets to complete the romantic atmosphere. Each bed can be joined seamlessly to create a grand extra-large king bed. Ceiling fans, combined with roof vents, bring the African breeze in, and cool the surrounds. For moments of reflection, a writing desk and lounge furniture provide a private respite. The large private verandah, extending into the bush, provides each tent with a slice of it's own private Africa. The extended en-suite dressing area and bathroom, accessible via sliding wood doors, allows for privacy or an open-air feel. The dual basin vanity, deep stone bath and antique shower embody luxury. Hot and cold water are in ample supply.

Selinda Reserve is famous for elephant and lion, wild dog and hippo, buffalo and giraffe. Made famous in Dereck and Beverly Joubert's National Geographic films (Ultimate Enemies, Hunting with the Moon, The African Diaries), the Selinda Reserve is home to the hippo-killing lions. The hunting of large prey by lions is legendary, and a highlight, but random of course. The open plains are an ideal habitat for cheetah and the thicker woodlands are refuge for leopard. One of Africa's most endangered predators, the wild dog, is usually resident and the Selinda pack frequently dens in close proximity to the camp. Other common species include: buffalo (in herds of hundreds), zebra, wildebeest, hippo, hyena, waterbuck, kudu, steenbuck, lechwe, impala. Nocturnal species include civet, serval, wildcat, honey badger, springhares, aardvark and aardwolf.

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Bailey Robinson
The Courtyard, Hungerford
Berkshire, RG17 0NF

t: +44 (0) 1488 689777
f: +44 (0) 1488 681973

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Current Offer

Selinda Canoe Trail 2010

3 nights canoe journey from only £1,025 per person

Experience an extremely rare event by participating in a canoe safari along the Selinda Spillway, which last flooded 30 years ago. Maximum of 8 guests in 4 tents between 23 May and 09 October 2010. Excludes flights

This is one of our many offers, for more details please call +44 (0)1488 689 777.

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