A Wonderfully Secluded Safari
Tucked along the southern banks of the Linyanti River, where Botswana meets Namibia, the Linyanti Reserve offers one of Southern Africa’s most unique safari experiences. This private concession spans 482 square miles (1,250 square kilometers) of grasslands, riverine forests, and winding lagoons. Unlike its more frequented neighbors, Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, Linyanti Reserve remains wonderfully secluded, ensuring close up wildlife encounters in an off-the-beaten-track setting that feels exceptionally wild.
The Linyanti River provides a vital water source that draws wildlife from across northern Botswana. During the winter months, as Diamond Season sets in and seasonal waterholes recede, animals migrate to its banks in search of water and sustenance. By October, during Amber Season, the river is teeming with game, making the Linyanti Reserve a fantastic destination for exceptional year-round game viewing.
Safari activities within Linyanti are plentiful and phenomenal. Embark on traditional mokoro safaris through the shallow waterways of the Linyanti Wetlands, guided by our expert local polers. Night drives in the private concession provide a rare chance to spot nocturnal wildlife in action. By day, walking safaris offer a chance to track animals on foot, explore the region’s diverse flora, and experience the bush from an immersive, ground-level perspective. Plus, the exclusivity of the Linyanti Reserve means that on daily game drives, there are often no other vehicles in sight.
Linyanti is a wildlife-rich sanctuary, home to vast herds of elephants and buffalo. Lions, leopards, and wild dogs roam the area, while antelope species like kudu and impala are plentiful year-round. Giraffe, warthogs, and baboons add to the diversity, and smaller mammals like jackals and servals are often spotted. Birdlife thrives here too, with carmine bee-eaters, martial eagles, and wattled cranes among the highlights.
For a safari that’s as remote as it is extraordinary, the Linyanti Reserve is a secret waiting to be discovered.
