Linyati Tented Camp
Linyanti Tented Camp At A Glance
Linyanti Tented Camp is a small, intimate tented camp on the banks of the Linyanti marshes in a private reserve, which borders the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The camp only has five large East African style tents, with private bathrooms with hot & cold running water and flush toilets. The camp overlooks a large, tranquil lagoon, fringed with papyrus and phragmites. The main dining room and pub is under canvas right on the shore of the lagoon. The area is best known for its large populations of Elephant that congregate in vast numbers during our winter months. Lion, Leopard, Wild Dog, Buffalo and all the plains game can be enjoyed at Linyanti. The rare and elusive Sitatunga antelope, Red Lechwe, Hippo and Crocodile can be found in the surrounding marshes. Activities are varied. Guests can enjoy game drives during the day and at night, game and bird walks, boating and canoeing in Canadian canoes on the large lagoons.
LINYANTI TENTED CAMP - FACT SHEET
LOCATION
o Northern Botswana
o Situated between Okavango & Chobe
o Borders Chobe National Park to the east
o Overlooking Linyanti waterways and rivers
o In private Linyanti concession
PRICING
January - end June - shoulder rates
July - end October - highest prices
November - end December - shoulder rates
ACCOMMODATION
Number of chalets:
4 ¾ twin bedded tents
1 twin guide tent, same as guest tents
This camp can accommodate 8 guests with tour leader
Tent details:
Twin bedded traditional style Meru safari tents
En-suite bathroom facilities with modern amenities at back of tent.
Tents with door entrances and zip to attached bathroom
Each tent has a private veranda overlooking the lagoon
Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room
CAMP DESCRIPTION
o Opened in July 1998 within private reserve
Communal Area:
o Diningroom, pub and lounge under canvas overlooking scenic lagoon
GAME VIEWING
Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Warthog, Wild Dog, Lechwe, Hippo, Leopard, Tsessebe, Kudu, Sable and Roan Antelope. Elephant prolific in winter months.
ACTIVITIES
Type - 80% Game drives, 20% Water activities
Game Drives:
Game drives via 2 x 10 seater open 4x4 landrovers .
Night drives
Short guided walks preferably in the morning
Water Activities:
Guided canoe safaris in 4x2 seater Canadian canoes
Water game viewing via 1x8 seater boat on Linyanti River.
ELECTRICITY & WATER
Camp has a 220v generator. Electricity is run in the kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
12v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs a day. Hairdryers etc cannot work here.
Video battery can be charged by the generator when guests on game drives. Hence bring spare battery and charging unit.
Solar heated water for showers etc.
DRINKS POLICY
All local drinks beers, wines and mineral water are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits.
LAUNDRY POLICY
Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of 'smalls' ie underwear, which are not washed due to local customs.
EXTRAS PAYMENT
Curios and or imported drinks will be billed to the guest and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travellers' cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard. If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)
FLYING TIMES
to/from Maun 45 minutes
to/from Kasane 45 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes but allow additional time for customs and immigration
AIR STRIP DETAILS
King's Pool airstrip is located 50 minutes' drive from Linyanti camp
Is licensed for aircraft up to 5700kg MAUW (maximum all up weight)
Air strip co-ordinates: S18.26.52, E 23.41.28
