The
area is renowned for their predators and large concentrations
of game, particularly elephant and buffalo which move down to
the Linyanti River at the start of our winter months (May/June)
and only retrace their steps inland once the main rains arrive
(late-November/December). Sable and Roan Antelope occur, as well
as Lion, Leopard and Wild Dog. The marshes are home to Red Lechwe,
Sitatunga, Hippo, Crocodiles and wonderful birdlife. Moving along
the fringes of the waterways, guests can see Kudu, Zebra, Buffalo,
Waterbuck and Impala. The region's key feature is the Linyanti
River and marshes, which are complemented by the contrasting dry
woodlands inland. Massive lagoons and steadily flowing rivers
abound with papyrus and phragmites. The heavily forested riverine
fringes blend into dry countryside further inland, away from the
river. There are many varied habitats within the Linyanti; marshes,
waterways, riverine forests, dry woodlands and open grasslands.
The
Linyanti Reserve is a 275,000 acre private reserve west of the
Chobe National Park. This area is very different from the Okavango
Delta and should be included in every Botswana itinerary to allow
travellers a varied and balanced experience of the country. This
private reserve is an enormous area shared between only a few
camps. This allows for exclusive game viewing.
LODGES IN LINYANTI · SAFARIS
IN BOTSWANA
MAP
OF LINYANTI
