North of the Okavango and west of Chobe lies a belt of vast private concessions — Linyanti, Selinda and the Kwando reserve — fed by the Linyanti and Kwando river systems. These are some of Botswana’s most exclusive safari areas: limited to a handful of camps, with off-road driving, night drives and walking permitted, and a deserved reputation for big herds of elephant, wild dog packs and dramatic predator sightings. This is high-end, low-density wilderness at its finest.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★★★ Infrastructure: ★★★☆☆ Photography: ★★★★★
Adventure: ★★★★★ Exclusivity: ★★★★★ Value for Money: ★★☆☆☆ Scenery: ★★★★★
Location: Northern Botswana; between the Okavango Delta and Chobe; fly-in via Maun or Kasane
Key wildlife: Elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, wild dog, roan & sable, hippo
Best for: Premium safari, wild dog & predators, walking and night drives, exclusivity
Best time: May–October (dry season concentrates game along the rivers)
More about these concessions — individual camps and the Linyanti, Selinda and Kwando reserves — will be added here over time.
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