The main dining room and pub is under canvas right on the shore of the lagoon. The area is best known for its large populations of Elephant that congregate in vast numbers during our winter months. Lion, Leopard, Wild Dog, Buffalo and all the plains game can be enjoyed at Linyanti. The rare and elusive Sitatunga antelope, Red Lechwe, Hippo and Crocodile can be found in the surrounding marshes. Activities are varied. Guests can enjoy game drives during the day and at night, game and bird walks, boating and canoeing in Canadian canoes on the large lagoons.

Linyanti Tented Camp - Fact Sheet

Location

• Northern Botswana
• Situated between Okavango & Chobe
• Borders Chobe National Park to the east
• Overlooking Linyanti waterways and rivers
• In private Linyanti concession

Pricing January - end June - shoulder rates
July - end October - highest prices
November - end December - shoulder rates

Accommodation Number of chalets:
4 ¾ twin bedded tents
1 twin guide tent, same as guest tents
This camp can accommodate 8 guests with tour leader
Tent details:

• Twin bedded traditional style Meru safari tents
• En-suite bathroom facilities with modern amenities at back of tent.
• Tents with door entrances and zip to attached bathroom
• Each tent has a private veranda overlooking the lagoon
• Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room

Camp Description

• Opened in July 1998 within private reserve
• Communal Area: Diningroom, pub and lounge under canvas overlooking scenic lagoon

Game ViewingBuffalo, Elephant, Lion, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Warthog, Wild Dog, Lechwe, Hippo, Leopard, Tsessebe, Kudu, Sable and Roan Antelope. Elephant prolific in winter months.

Activities Type - 80% Game drives, 20% Water activities

• Game Drives:
  Game drives via 2 x 10 seater open 4x4 landrovers.
  Night drives
  Short guided walks preferably in the morning
• Water Activities:
  Guided canoe safaris in 4x2 seater Canadian canoes
  Water game viewing via 1x8 seater boat on Linyanti River.

Electricity & Water

• Camp has a 220v generator. Electricity is run in the kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
• 12v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs a day. Hairdryers etc cannot work here.
• Video battery can be charged by the generator when guests on game drives. Hence bring spare battery and charging unit.
• Solar heated water for showers etc.

Drinks PolicyAll local drinks beers, wines and mineral water are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits.

Laundry PolicyLaundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of 'smalls' ie underwear, which are not washed due to local customs.

Extras Payment Curios and or imported drinks will be billed to the guest and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travellers' cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard. If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows: Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)

Flying Times to/from Maun 45 minutes
to/from Kasane 45 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes but allow additional time for customs and immigration

Air Strip Details King's Pool airstrip is located 50 minutes' drive from Linyanti camp
Is licensed for aircraft up to 5700kg MAUW (maximum all up weight)
Air strip co-ordinates: S18.26.52, E 23.41.28