Linyanti & Selinda
Vast private concessions where the wilderness — and often the sightings — belong to you alone.
Request Rates & AvailabilityNorth of the Delta, the Linyanti and Selinda reserves offer Delta-quality exclusivity in a drier, more savannah landscape of marsh, channel and mopane. Because these are private concessions, camps are few and vehicles fewer — with the freedom for night drives, walking safaris and off-road tracking that national parks don't allow.
This is one of the best places in Africa to see the endangered African wild dog, and the Selinda Reserve — home to Relais & Châteaux camps Zarafa and Selinda — is among the most coveted addresses on the continent.
Landscape & character
Big elephant herds, strong predator populations and one of Africa's best chances of seeing the endangered African wild dog.
Signature experiences
Because these are private concessions, camps are few and vehicles fewer — with the freedom for night drives, walking safaris and off-road tracking that national parks don't allow. Seasonal canoeing follows the Selinda Spillway.
- Home to Relais & Châteaux camps Zarafa and Selinda — among the most coveted addresses on the continent.
- Wild dog denning activity peaks around June–August.
- Who it suits: returning safari-goers and connoisseurs seeking deeper exclusivity.
Best time to visit Linyanti & Selinda
Excellent May–October; wild dog denning around June–August; quieter and greener November–March.
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