To the northeast of the Okavango Delta lie the Chobe, Selinda, and Linyanti areas. Because of the region’s varied habitats, any of the camps found here will add a fresh element to your itinerary and in many ways it is an essential compliment to an Okavango visit.
The 308,000-acre Linyanti Concession straddles the western boundary of the Chobe National Park and houses an abundance of wildlife. The bulk of the concession is comprised of different Mopane woodland associations, however along the Linyanti River you will find a strip of riparian forest and floodplain.
An ancient watercourse, the Savute Channel, bisects the concession. This river channel lay dry for almost 30 years before recent conditions allowed it begin flowing once again. This year-round water source attracts wildlife and forms a great complement for the Linyanti.
The area is famed for its herds of elephant, reaching the world’s highest densities during the winter months (June-Aug). Other species are found in abundance including zebra, wildebeest, impala, giraffe, lechwe, reedbuck, and kudu, while rarer species like the sable and roan emerge from the woodlands during the dry season. Guests also have the chance to view predators like the lion, spotted hyena, leopard, cheetah, and wild dog.
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