Key Takeaways
- The Linyanti and Selinda concessions are among the most exclusive safari areas in Africa — vast private wilderness strung between the Okavango Delta and Chobe, watered by the Kwando and Linyanti rivers and the Selinda Spillway.
- Because they are private concessions rather than national parks, camps run off-road drives, night drives and walking safaris with strict vehicle limits — sightings that are yours alone.
- The region is one of Africa's great wild dog strongholds (denning June-August), and its dry-season elephant herds on the Linyanti waterfront rival Chobe.
- Camps are all-inclusive, fly-in from Maun or Kasane: classic tented from ~US$850pp/night, upscale from ~US$1,500, and the ultra-luxury flagship Zarafa Camp from ~US$2,400+.
- A 3-4 night stay runs from about US$5,500pp (mid-range) to US$15,000+ (luxury); a 7-day expedition or Okavango pairing to US$22,000+. Pairs perfectly with the Okavango, Chobe and Victoria Falls. We handle it all end to end.
What a Linyanti & Selinda Safari Package Costs
The quick answer: the Linyanti and Selinda sit at the exclusive end of Botswana's premium safari scene — classic value camps from around US$850 per person per night, and the ultra-luxury flagship Zarafa from around US$2,400+ — with the fly-in logistics and private-concession freedoms driving the price. These are private concessions, not national parks: few beds, exclusive traversing rights, and the off-road, night-drive and walking freedoms that national parks forbid. Every camp is reached by light aircraft and quoted as all-inclusive — accommodation, all meals, drinks, game drives, night drives, walking, water activities and fees are bundled into one nightly rate. We itemise every element in each quote — the light-aircraft flights, camps and rates by tier, activities and fees — so you always know exactly what you are paying, with no hidden costs.
Linyanti & Selinda Pricing Building Blocks 2026/2027
- Classic Value Camps: US$850–1,100pp/night, all-inclusive (Linyanti Bush Camp, Savuti Camp — authentic, comfortable, superb guiding and great value for private concessions)
- Upscale Camps: US$1,500–1,800pp/night, all-inclusive (Selinda Camp, DumaTau, Kings Pool — refined comfort, beautiful waterfront settings, exceptional guiding)
- Ultra-Luxury — Zarafa Camp: US$2,400+pp/night, all-inclusive (one of Africa's most celebrated camps — extraordinary style, service and wildlife, complete exclusivity)
- Light-aircraft flights (Maun/Kasane ↔ concessions): roughly US$250–500 per person per hop, usually built into the package
- Concession & park fees: included in camp rates at these fly-in camps
- Selinda Canoe Trail: a seasonal, high-flood-year multi-day mobile paddling adventure, priced as a special itinerary (book well ahead)
- Peak Season Premium: highest rates and earliest sell-outs May–October (the dry season and wild dog denning)
As complete, all-in packages, a 3-to-4-night stay typically runs from about US$5,500 to US$7,500 per person at the mid-range and US$10,500 to US$15,000+ per person at the luxury tier, while a 7-day predator expedition or a combined Linyanti-and-Okavango journey runs from about US$9,000 to US$22,000+ per person — the range reflects camp tier and season. For the off-road freedom, the wild dogs, the elephant waterfront and the sheer privacy, the concessions deliver the most exclusive safari in a country already famous for exclusivity.
Why Linyanti & Selinda Are Africa's Most Exclusive Concessions
The Linyanti and Selinda are vast tracts of private wilderness — more than 4,000 square kilometres — strung between the Okavango Delta and Chobe, watered by the Kwando and Linyanti rivers and the remarkable Selinda Spillway. Because these are private concessions rather than a national park, camps here operate off-road drives, night drives and walking safaris, and vehicle numbers are strictly limited — so a sighting is yours alone. This is big, wild, low-density Africa at its most private: the country connoisseurs return to again and again.
Its signature is the combination of exclusivity and extraordinary predators. The Kwando-Linyanti-Selinda system is one of the continent's great strongholds for the endangered African wild dog, with packs denning across the concessions and the off-road freedom to follow them closely. In the dry season the Linyanti waterfront draws enormous herds of elephant to rival Chobe, while lion, leopard and cheetah hunt across the floodplains and mopane. Add the seasonal magic of the Selinda Spillway and its famous Canoe Trail, and few areas offer such a range of wild, private experiences.
What sets the concessions apart for travellers is the sheer sense of wilderness and space. The Linyanti forms a critical corridor within KAZA — the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, Africa's largest cross-border conservation area — allowing elephant and wild dog to move freely across five nations, which is why the region sustains such healthy predator populations. The camps, from authentic tented classics to the legendary Zarafa, deliver guiding and comfort of the highest order, and the position between the Delta and Chobe makes the concessions the natural centrepiece of an exclusive northern Botswana journey.
Sample Linyanti & Selinda Itineraries with Real Pricing
Below are four real, bookable Linyanti and Selinda safari packages — a focused Selinda explorer, a dedicated wild dog safari, a full predator expedition, and a grand Linyanti-and-Okavango journey — with transparent per-person pricing including light-aircraft flights, all-inclusive camps, off-road and night drives, walking and fees. All prices are indicative 2026/2027 rates for double occupancy and include our full planning, booking and on-the-ground support.
4-Day Selinda Explorer
From US$5,500 to US$9,500+ per person (double occupancy, 3 nights, all-inclusive fly-in camp, off-road and night drives, light-aircraft transfers)
Day 1: Fly to Maun or Kasane and connect by light aircraft to your Selinda camp — a spectacular hop over the spillway and floodplains. Afternoon off-road game drive as the light softens.
Day 2: A full day in the concession — a morning drive tracking wild dog, lion and leopard with off-road freedom, and an afternoon or night drive for nocturnal hunters.
Day 3: Another full day of safari — a guided walk, a water activity where levels allow, and time to soak up the Selinda plains and their predators.
Day 4: A final morning drive, then light-aircraft flight back to Maun or Kasane for your onward journey.
What's included: 3 nights all-inclusive accommodation, all meals and drinks, off-road game drives, night drives and walking, water activities (seasonal), concession fees, light-aircraft transfers.
Best for: Travellers who want the exclusive private-concession experience — off-road, night drives and wild dog — in a focused first Selinda safari.
5-Day Linyanti Wild Dog Safari
From US$7,500 to US$13,000+ per person (double occupancy, 4 nights, all activities and flights)
Day 1: Fly to your Linyanti camp on the waterfront; afternoon off-road drive as elephant gather to drink.
Day 2: A full day tracking the concession's wild dog packs — in denning season (June-August) with the chance to watch a pack at its den — plus lion and leopard along the river.
Day 3: Morning off-road drive and an afternoon or night drive; time on the Linyanti waterfront among the great elephant herds.
Day 4: A guided walking safari and further predator drives, savouring the privacy and space of the concession.
Day 5: A final morning activity, then flight back to Maun or Kasane for your onward journey.
What's included: 4 nights all-inclusive, all meals and drinks, off-road and night drives, walking, water activities (seasonal), concession fees, all light-aircraft transfers.
Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers who want the finest wild dog and predator experience Botswana can offer.
7-Day Linyanti & Selinda Predator Expedition
From US$11,000 to US$22,000+ per person (double occupancy, 6 nights across two concessions, all activities and flights)
Day 1: Fly to your first Linyanti camp; afternoon off-road drive on the waterfront.
Day 2: A full day tracking wild dog, lion and leopard with off-road freedom, plus a night drive.
Day 3: A guided walk and further predator drives, and time among the elephant herds.
Day 4: Light-aircraft transfer to Selinda; afternoon drive across its open plains for cheetah and lion.
Day 5: A full day in Selinda — predators, the spillway, and (in high-flood years) a taste of the canoe experience.
Day 6: Morning and afternoon safaris, savouring the concession's privacy and space.
Day 7: A final morning activity, then flight back to Maun or Kasane for your onward journey.
What's included: 6 nights all-inclusive across two concessions, all meals and drinks, off-road and night drives, walking, water and canoe activities (seasonal), concession fees, all light-aircraft transfers.
Best for: Seasoned safari-goers who want the fullest, wildest expedition across both great concessions.
7-Day Linyanti & Okavango Delta Journey
From US$9,000 to US$22,000+ per person (double occupancy, 6 nights across the concession and the Delta, all flights)
Day 1: Fly Maun to a Moremi or Okavango camp; afternoon game drive in the Delta.
Day 2: A full day of Delta water and land safaris — a mokoro glide through the channels and a big-cat game drive.
Day 3: Continue exploring the Delta's water world — red lechwe, elephant, hippo and spectacular birdlife.
Day 4: A 30-minute light-aircraft hop to the Linyanti; afternoon off-road drive on the waterfront.
Day 5: A full day tracking wild dog and predators with off-road freedom, plus a night drive.
Day 6: A guided walk and further drives among the elephant herds, savouring the concession's exclusivity.
Day 7: A final morning activity, then flight back to Maun for your onward journey.
What's included: 6 nights all-inclusive across two areas, all meals and drinks, game drives, mokoro, off-road and night drives, walking, park and concession fees, all light-aircraft transfers.
Best for: Travellers who want the ultimate Botswana contrast — the Delta's water and the concessions' exclusive dry-season game in one journey.
When to Visit the Linyanti & Selinda
The concessions reward visitors all year, but the dry and green seasons offer very different experiences, shaped by the rivers, the flood and the movements of the wildlife.
Dry Season (May to October) — Elephant Herds, Wild Dog Denning & Peak Predators
Best for: outstanding game viewing, wild dog denning, first-time visitors. As the surrounding bush dries out, enormous herds of elephant gather on the Linyanti waterfront to rival Chobe, wild dogs den (particularly June to August), and predators are highly active as wildlife concentrates on the shrinking water. Skies are clear, days mild and mosquitoes few. This is peak season, coinciding with the Northern Hemisphere summer, so the best camps — especially the flagship Zarafa and the denning months — book out a year or more ahead. This is our top recommendation for a first concession safari.
Green Season (November to April) — Lush Country, Birding & Value
The summer rains bring lush landscapes, dramatic skies, newborn animals, excellent birding (with migrants arriving) and much lower rates. Game viewing remains rewarding — predators follow the newborns — though wildlife is more dispersed than in the dry months, and afternoon storms are common. In high-flood years the Selinda Spillway fills, opening the rare canoe trail. For flexible travellers, keen birders and those seeking value, the green season can be wonderfully rewarding, and we will always advise honestly on which camps and activities are at their best for your dates.
The Great Experiences — Wild Dogs, Off-Road Drives & the Canoe Trail
The concessions' magic lies in the freedom of private land — the ability to follow wildlife off-road, to drive at night, to walk, and to paddle the spillway. Here are the experiences that define a great safari here, and how we weave them into your itinerary.
Tracking Wild Dogs
Best for: the finest wild dog experience in Botswana. The concessions are one of Africa's great strongholds for the endangered painted wolf, with packs denning from June to August and the off-road freedom to follow them closely as they rest, play and hunt. With strictly limited vehicles, a wild dog sighting here is intimate and unhurried. We know which areas the packs favour and time your trip and camp to maximise your chances.
Off-Road & Night Predator Drives
Best for: exclusive, immersive big-cat viewing. On private land, guides can leave the track to follow a hunt across the floodplain — something national parks forbid — and drive after dark to find leopard and other nocturnal hunters. Morning, afternoon and night drives track lion prides, leopard and cheetah with a freedom and closeness few areas allow, and rarely another vehicle in sight. It is safari at its most exclusive.
Walking Safaris
Best for: a ground-level connection with the wilderness. The concessions' private status allows guided walking safaris — a chance to read tracks, learn the smaller wonders of the bush, and experience the Linyanti on foot with an armed, expert guide. Walking adds a different, deeper rhythm to a safari and is a highlight for many guests, complementing the drives beautifully.
The Selinda Canoe Trail
Best for: a rare, immersive slow-safari adventure. In high-flood years the Selinda Spillway carries enough water for a multi-day paddling journey between mobile fly-camps — three to four days moving at water level as elephant cross ahead, camping under the stars. Seasonal and strictly limited, it is one of the most distinctive experiences in Botswana. We advise honestly on the season's prospects and build it in when it runs.
Where to Stay — The Best Linyanti & Selinda Camps
The camps across the Linyanti and Selinda span authentic tented classics to one of the most celebrated camps in Africa, positioned on the waterfront, along the spillway and deep in the private wilderness. Here is how we match them to travellers, always choosing a camp in the right spot for your itinerary and priorities.
Classic Value — Linyanti Bush Camp & Savuti Camp
Authentic, comfortable camps with superb guiding and great concession value. Linyanti Bush Camp and Savuti Camp put you in the heart of the private wilderness with excellent off-road game viewing, night drives and walking, and warm hospitality — the real concession experience without the flagship price tag. Ideal for travellers who want the exclusivity of private land at a sensible rate. Rates from around US$850pp/night, all-inclusive.
Upscale — Selinda Camp, DumaTau & Kings Pool
Refined comfort in beautiful waterfront settings. Selinda Camp on the spillway, DumaTau and Kings Pool on the Linyanti pair spacious tented suites, private decks and lovely water views with exceptional guiding and the full range of concession activities. They strike the balance many travellers want — real luxury and a superb, exclusive wildlife experience. Perfect for couples and discerning travellers. Rates from around US$1,500pp/night, all-inclusive.
Ultra-Luxury — Zarafa Camp
One of Africa's most celebrated camps, complete exclusivity. Zarafa Camp, with its extraordinary style, spacious tented suites and impeccable service on a private concession, represents the pinnacle of Linyanti-Selinda hospitality — pairing a jaw-dropping level of comfort with world-class wildlife and total privacy. The choice for honeymooners and travellers seeking the very best. Rates from around US$2,400+pp/night, all-inclusive.
How We Build Your Linyanti & Selinda Safari Package
We are a private Cape Town safari house that has sent guests to Botswana's great concessions for years. Every Linyanti and Selinda package we design is built on secured camps and light-aircraft flights, direct camp relationships, transparent per-person pricing with no hidden fees, and one team on the ground handling every element — the camps, the Maun and Kasane logistics, wild dog and canoe-season timing, and Okavango, Chobe or Victoria Falls extensions. Here's how it works:
Step 1: Tell Us Your Vision
Which experience matters most — the wild dog packs, off-road and night predator drives, walking, or the rare Selinda Canoe Trail? Which camp tier suits you — classic value, upscale or ultra-luxury? How long do you have, and do you want to pair the concessions with the Okavango Delta, Chobe or a Victoria Falls finale? Any special interests — photography, denning-season wild dog, honeymoon, or a seasoned safari-goer's expedition?
Step 2: We Secure Camps, Flights & Design
We check availability across camps and the light-aircraft schedule and — the moment you confirm — secure them first, because the concessions' best camps sell out far ahead. We then send a detailed itinerary with a day-by-day breakdown and transparent per-person pricing: camps and rates by tier, all activities, concession fees, and every light-aircraft transfer itemised. We time your trip for wild dog denning or the canoe season where that matters. Everything is itemised — no surprises.
Step 3: We Book & Confirm
Once you approve, we handle all bookings directly: camps secured, light-aircraft flights coordinated, concession fees arranged, and cross-border logistics for any Chobe or Victoria Falls extension organised. You receive a complete digital itinerary with confirmations, contacts, and our 24/7 WhatsApp support number.
Step 4: We Support You Door-to-Door
From the moment you land in Maun or Kasane to your departure flight, we're your single point of contact. Want to add a night in the Delta, or a Chobe river extension? We arrange it. Keen to finish at Victoria Falls, or chase the canoe trail in a high-flood year? We build it in. Weather or flight schedules change your plans? We adapt. This is not an agent selling a brochure — this is a team that knows Botswana personally, works with the camps and pilots directly, and treats your trip as if it were our own family travelling.
Why the Linyanti & Selinda Belong on Every Serious Botswana Safari
There are few places anywhere that offer such wild, private wilderness — the elephant herds on the Linyanti waterfront, the wild dog packs at their dens, the leopard found on a night drive, and the Selinda Spillway winding through country with no one else in sight. The Linyanti and Selinda are Botswana at its most exclusive: private concessions where the off-road, night-drive and walking freedoms let you into the heart of the wild, and where a sighting is yours alone. That they sit between the Okavango Delta and Chobe, a short hop from each, makes them the natural crown of an exclusive northern journey.
Whether you come for a focused 4-day Selinda explorer, a dedicated wild dog safari, a full predator expedition across both concessions, or a grand Linyanti-and-Okavango journey, we will design and run every step ourselves — securing your camps and flights, timing you for the dogs and the flood, and supporting you from Maun to the wilderness and back. Honest prices, expert guiding, and the deep local knowledge that turns a safari into the trip of a lifetime.
Ready to plan your Linyanti & Selinda safari? Get in touch below, and we'll check live availability across camps and flights and send you a transparent, detailed itinerary and quote within 24 hours. Every package is tailor-made, every price is honest, and every trip is designed and supported by one team from arrival to departure.
