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Chobe National Park, Botswana : Linyanti
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Linyanti,The Chobe National Park, Botswana
In the furthest corner of Chobe National Park lies the forgotten
paradise of Linyanti. Secluded and uncrowded, this short strip
of swampy river frontage is reminiscent of the Okavango's permanent
waterways with papyrus-lined lagoons, reed-beds and a towering
canopy of trees.
The Linyanti Swamp covers an area of almost 900km2, to which
follows the river and fills the area between the converging
courses of the Kwando and Linyanti rivers. The national park
only touches the river for a short section on the far eastern
edge of the swamp.
The wildlife is plentiful, especially in the dry winter months
(April – October) when great concentrations of elephant,
buffalo and zebra congregate along the river, with giraffe,
impala and roan antelope being seen in the forests. The birdlife
is diverse, if not overwhelming in its numbers.
Waterbirds, including pelican, are common.
There are 2 Safari Camps in this area
Zibalianja Camp which
is a superb classic safari camp. Small – only 6 guests
maximum, traditional tented safari camp situated on a palm
island on the edge of the northern Linyanti Swamps. Selinda
Camp, a comfortable tented safari camp situated
in a private wildlife reserve on the banks of the eastern Selinda
Spillway, a waterway linking Botswana's Okavango Delta to the
Linyanti Swamps.
Linyanti has a small Government camping ground, 39 kilometres
northwest of Savuti, among tall riverine trees overlooking
the perennial Linyanti River. This is generally a quieter camp
as it is off the main tourist circuit, but for those seeking
a remote and peaceful environment, with spectacular dry season
concentrations of elephant, Linyanti is the place to go. Access
is rough and sandy and only reliable 4x4 vehicles should attempt
this journey. |
Have look at the Chobe
camps and lodges as an option to stay at - or at the Tours & Safaris we
have put together...
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