Reviews of Linyanti Expeditions
Wildlife sightings and reviews
4 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Linyanti Expeditions and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Linyanti Expeditions review"
The helicopter ride there was fun. The rooms are very basic - the desk fan mostly ineffective, the toilet very slow - one flush per hour, the sink ran out of water mid afternoon so you could not wet cloths to cool you down.
The flies were relentless, it was dusty and extremely hot and really quite unpleasant. The animals were great - the guide enthusiastic. Way too basic and primitive for us! Saw 4 lion cubs - close up which were fantastic and hundred of elephants. But the place was unpleasant and needs a serious upgrade." See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana
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Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Roan antelope
Multiple sightings
Sable antelope
Multiple sightings
Wild dog
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Linyanti Expeditions review"
On arrival we were welcomed by the Obie and her staff singing a song of welcome before sitting down to a lovely buffet lunch. The food throughout our stay was excellent and varied and the atmosphere in camp was very relaxed and friendly. The facilities at this camp were less luxurious than at our previous one but provided an authentic, bush experience which included sleeping in the gazebo style, star suite extension to our tent on 3 of the 4 nights we were here. As we were not looking for a spa experience in the bush this was right up our street!
The abundance of wildlife here was astonishing. It seemed like the lions had an all you can eat buffet every day! There was so much prey about that they would abandon their meal without finishing and move on to the next. The result was that there were a large number of partially eaten carcasses throughout the area, which we would often smell before seeing! We were lucky enough to see a large male lion and 2 lionesses hunt successfully (two separate hunts), any number of elephants and numerous very small babies and, on one very lucky occasion came across a cheetah (which transit through the area) who watched a lioness pass close by.
As experienced safari goers, we were also privileged to see 2 new types of cat - a serval and a civet." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
Buffalo
8 sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
2 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
6 sightings
Roan antelope
2 sightings
Sable antelope
3 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Linyanti Expeditions review"
Our guide was very experienced, knew the area very well, and was quite ambitious to show us as many lions as possible (maybe somewhat too ambitious on his lion quest). Overall, we had many sights of elephants, buffalos, antelopes, waterbucks, zebras, giraffes, and 5 lionesses on the hunt.
Very insightful walking safari." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
Brown Hyena
Multiple sightings
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
1 sighting
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Linyanti Expeditions review"
These were all met and surpassed. Max was probably the best guide we ever had. There seemed to be no limit to his knowledge and skills. It really was a privilege joining him on drives and a walk.
Again, we had the camp to ourselves for a few days and the host, chefs and other staff members ensured we had the best time. The one thing we both experienced was a feeling of authenticity, both in the people and the setting. What you see is what you get and it is wonderful. It's very much comparable to Footsteps across the Delta in its authenticity.
Expeditions is a gem of a camp in stunning setting with wonderful people running it.
The sentence we were greeted with ("welcome home") hit the mark. Nothing more to add." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana
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Other lodges in Kwando-Linyanti area
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Lagoon Camp
Within the vast Kwando Reserve, renowned for its wild dogs, Lagoon Camp offers excellent game viewing that focuses on predators.
Lebala Camp
With enthusiastic guides and trackers, Lebala – in a vast private reserve – is particularly well-placed for seeking wild dogs.
Selinda Camp
In an attractive area that is particularly rich in game between June and November, the luxurious Selinda Camp caters particularly well for photographers.
DumaTau
DumaTau, in the private Linyanti Reserve, offers game drives, seasonal boat cruises and walks. Wildlife safaris here are quite seasonal, and are at their best during the height of the dry season, between June and October.
Linyanti Bush Camp
An increasingly rare find in Botswana, Linyanti Bush Camp blends relative simplicity with numerous activities and very good guiding.
Selinda Explorers Camp
The luxurious, traditional tented Selinda Explorers Camp offers a mix of walking, canoeing and game drives led by really top notch guides in a game-rich area.
Savuti Camp
For years the Savuti Channel ran dry, but it's now flowing again and this newly refurbished, 7-room lodge has pride of place to witness the spectacle.
Zarafa Camp
Zarafa is an exclusive camp overlooking the scenic Zibadianja Lagoon within the Selinda Reserve, a particularly game-rich area between June and early November.
Kings Pool
King’s Pool is a top-end luxury safari camp with a price tag to match; the game viewing can be very good during the dry season.
Linyanti Ebony
Independently owned and run, the small Linyanti Ebony sits on the same site as Linyanti Bush Camp, with similarly high standards of guiding, and a strong emphasis on the wildlife experience.
Little DumaTau
Small and sophisticated, Little DumaTau lies adjacent to its larger sibling in the private Linyanti Reserve, overlooking a beautiful lagoon.
