Linyanti and Selinda

Selinda Camp is built on a wooded island on the banks of the eastern Selinda Spillway with views across the waterways and the palm studded floodplains, characteristic of the area.

Selinda has nine double or twin luxury guest tents. Each tastefully furnished tent is built on raised wooden decks under a thatch canopy. En-suite facilities include a romantic bath, twin vanity basins, a shower and flush toilet. Hot water is available 24 hours a day. Each room has large comfortable beds and soft linen. Fans and mosquito nets are standard. A shady veranda offers panoramic views over the wildlife filled floodplains in front of the camp.

The camp’s comfortable main lounge and dining area has raised decks under a thatched roof, offering great views over the floodplains and savannah in front of the camp. Dining is either under cool thatch or out in the open, under the stars. Set apart from the main area is a thatched gallery and quiet reading area, the curio shop and a climate controlled wine cellar. An outdoor campfire rounds off the evenings. Selinda has a plunge pool with loungers.

All meals are table d’hôte and include a light breakfast at dawn, a hearty brunch on return from the morning activity, afternoon tea and snacks before the afternoon activity, with a three course dinner in the evening. Special meals and requirements can be catered for on request. All local drinks are included in the tariff. A complimentary same day laundry service is offered.

Courtesy Beverly Joubert, Selinda Reserve.

Courtesy Beverly Joubert, Selinda Reserve.

Although there is no set routine, from experience we recommend that activities are conducted when the wildlife is most active. Generally you explore the reserve in the early morning, late afternoon and at night. The midday siesta time can be spent at one of the waterholes. Wildlife drives are the primary activity and are conducted in open 4 x 4 game drive vehicles. Walking is also available and can either be a short walk from camp or a full morning’s activity. Walks are led by licensed guides who are firearm experienced.