Linyanti Bush Camp

Casual safari elegance in slice of wilderness famous for elephants and predators.

A wonderful combination of camp comfort with top-notch guiding in a predators' paradise. Dinners in the moonlight and surprise visits by an elephant or two.

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About Linyanti Bush Camp

Set on the banks of the Linyanti Marsh in a private concession, Linyanti Bush Camp's Meru-style tents have a real African safari atmosphere. Explore the wilderness on day and night game drives, get intimate with its small creatures and vegetation on a walking safari, and float along the waterways on boating and mokoro excursions. Observe the wildlife from a selection of hides or hop aboard a helicopter rides for panoramic views of the swamps, woodlands and mixed savanna. Lion, leopard, African wild dog and hyaena top the bill of predator attractions, and there are great numbers of elephant, hippo, buffalo and crocs. Linyanti is also an Important Bird Area.

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From $610 person/night

Camp

6 Tents

Linyanti, Botswana

What you'll love

Tracking big cat footprints in the sandy earth by morning and following rare African wild dogs in the afternoon, before freshening up in the copper shower with a view of the Linyanti marsh.

Insiders tip

The birdlife is excellent and there are plenty of local and migratory species to be spotted. A favourite sighting is always the spotted African eagle owl. Remember those binos!

Something to think about

The bush camp is located just next to the larger main camp so you might spot a few fellow safari-goers around and about the area.

The property

The elevated central area, with its lounge, bar, dining and communal meeting areas, has comfortable furniture that just beckons you to settle down with a book from the well-stocked bookshelves, or simply to take in the wide view of the surrounding marshes and Linyanti River. The atmosphere is old-style colonial, with an eclectic collection of artefacts from across Africa decorating the room. After dinner, cross the deck and head downstairs to enjoy chats and drinks around the crackling camp fire.

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The rooms

There are six very large and comfortable Meru-style tents, each sensitively sited so as not to obstruct the views from the others. Reed mats cover the floors, hardwood furniture has been polished to a gleam, large sleigh-style beds make sure you'll sleep well, and the en-suite bathroom offers a shower and hot running water. Outside, you can watch the passing parade from your private seating area.

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Activities

Game Drives

Walking safari

Mokoro

Fishing safari

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At Linyanti Bush Camp, day and night game drives take priority, showcasing an impressive diversity of wildlife, including the many predators of the region. Mokoro and boating trips to investigate the uinque aquatic wildlife as well as smaller mammal species. Keen anglers can fish from the boat for tilapia and other freshwater species. Walking safaris with armed and wild-smart rangers offer truly up-close-and-personal encounters. These excursions sharpen the senses and offer the most in-depth look at the Linyanti ecosystem. This camp is well known for it high-quality guiding, and is an Important Bird Area, especially waterfowl and birds of prey.

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Positive impact

Linyanti Bush Camp is owned by African Bush Camps who has been dedicated to improving the lives of communities near their camps in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. Focused on education, empowerment, and conservation, they tackle challenges like unemployment, food scarcity, and wildlife poaching. With a commitment to sustainability, they cover operating costs, ensuring that every guest's stay directly supports their impactful projects, fostering a partnership to preserve Africa's natural heritage.

A contribution of $85 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.

About Linyanti

Linyanti

If you like your big cats alongside a dose of epic scenery, Linyanti is the place to be.

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Wildlife in Linyanti

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Occasional

Black Rhino

None

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Occasional

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Occasional

Buffalo

Abundant

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Occasional

Wild Dog

Occasional

Meerkat

None

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The Linyanti's diverse environment is composed of woodlands, marshlands, savannah and palm islands, attracting a wide variety of species. The area is famous for large herds of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, roan, sable, zebra, and more. However, it is the predators that take centre stage in the Linyanti, with the rare wild dog, lion, cheetah and leopard producing some thrilling encounters.

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