Linyanti Concession: A captivating landscape featuring wild dogs in their natural habitat, highlighting the wild beauty and diverse wildlife of this unique safari destination in Botswana.

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​In the furthest corner of the Chobe National Park and north of the Okavango Delta lies Linyanti, Kwando and Selinda, some of the finest private reserves in Botswana. Secluded and uncrowded, this short strip of swampy river frontage is reminiscent of the Okavango's permanent waterways with lagoons, reed beds, riverine forests and mopane woodlands.

Our Tours In Linyanti And Kwando

Explore our customized safari tours, crafted to showcase the region's iconic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

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Botswana - 8-day 5 River Safari - Private Fly-in
Botswana – 8-day 5 River Safari – Private Fly-in
Africa
8 days
From $5,990
An outside bathtub with a beautiful view at the accommodation in Linyanti
Botswana – 7-Day Khwai & Linyanti Bushcamp Safari – Private Accommodated
Africa
7 days
From $4,755
Beautiful sunset view from the deck at Linyanti showing a table and chairs ready for guests
Botswana – 7-day Luxury Bush Camp Safari – Private fly-in
Africa
7 days
From $5,195
Botswana & Zimbabwe - 10-day Luxury Expedition Safari - Private fly-in
Botswana and Zimbabwe 10-day Luxury Expedition Safari
Africa
10 days
From $7,870

Why Visit Linyanti And Kwando?

Remote waterways, rich wildlife, endless tranquillity

The Linyanti Swamp covers an area of almost 1,250km², which fills the area between the Kwando and Linyanti rivers. Kwando is another huge private reserve covering 2,300km². Most of its western side is dense mopane forest, but along the Kwando River stretches a band of lush riverine forest, interspersed with open plains. Kwando is a wild reserve and attracts lots of big game. The Selinda Spillway is where you want to go if you are looking for luxurious and private safaris, or a horse riding safari. Camp location is very important in this area as the thick bush can make spotting animals more difficult. However, this area of Botswana offers more remote and quieter safaris than are possible in the busier national parks.

Linyanti Concession: A stunning landscape with wild dogs in their natural environment, showcasing the unique wildlife and pristine wilderness that make this Botswana destination a must-visit for safari enthusiasts.

Best Times To Visit Linyanti And Kwando

Seasons of predators, waterways, and wilderness

The Linyanti and Kwando regions offer year-round safari magic, but the timing of your visit shapes the encounters you’ll experience. From predator action to shifting landscapes, each season brings something different.

➡ October to March - Summer

These months are technically the rainy season, but as Botswana is a desert country, this doesn't mean that there will be a lot of rain or monsoons. Usually there will be an afternoon thunderstorm, followed by clear skies. Confusingly, even though summer is the rainy season, it is actually dry season on the ground. This is when the water levels in the Linyanti and Kwando swamps will be at their lowest.

➡ April to September - Winter

This is the dry season, but this is when the water levels will be at their highest. The reason for this is that Linyanti and Kwando regions, much like the Okavango Delta, receive most of their water from Angola. It rains in Angola in summer and then it takes a few months for all the water to reach Botswana.

➡ Temperatures

In terms of temperatures, summer can be very hot, sometimes exceeding 40 degree Celsius. Winter temperatures are more bearable, averaging the mid-20's. Night time in winter can become very cold though and you should bring a jacket.

Where Rivers Whisper and Wilderness Reigns.

Beautiful sunset view from the deck at Linyanti showing a table and chairs ready for guests
Linyanti Concession: A captivating landscape featuring wild dogs in their natural habitat, highlighting the wild beauty and diverse wildlife of this unique safari destination in Botswana.
An outside bathtub with a beautiful view at the accommodation in Linyanti
Herd of Buffalo grazing in the field at Linyanti Concession
Wild Dogs looking left, both surrounded by long grass, one only having the head stick out.
An African Red Eyed Bul Bul looking at the camera while sitting on the table.
Elephant herd in Linyanti. Some trees in the back ground.
The silhouette of a giraffe with the silhouette in the back ground and a sunset as the backdrop.
Some playful wild dogs both in hind legs
A wolly neck stork in Linyanti that is walking next to a body of water
Beautiful silhouette of of a palm tree in Linyanti at sunset
A pod of hippos with just their backs exposed out of the water
A pack of wild dogs eating off a carcass that is hidden by the grass
Wild Dog lying down, head on the grass and looking at the camera.
Buffalo Bull head shot zoomed in.
Fork tailed dronga on a small thin branch
Pack of wild dogs on a kill
Wild Dog walking in the long grass only head sticking out.
Wild Dog on its own standing up looking at the camera
Wild Dogs tug-of-war on a piece of kill
Wild Dogs tug-of-war on a piece of kill
Beautiful sunset view from the deck at Linyanti showing a table and chairs ready for guests
Linyanti Concession: A captivating landscape featuring wild dogs in their natural habitat, highlighting the wild beauty and diverse wildlife of this unique safari destination in Botswana.
An outside bathtub with a beautiful view at the accommodation in Linyanti
Herd of Buffalo grazing in the field at Linyanti Concession
Wild Dogs looking left, both surrounded by long grass, one only having the head stick out.
An African Red Eyed Bul Bul looking at the camera while sitting on the table.
Elephant herd in Linyanti. Some trees in the back ground.
The silhouette of a giraffe with the silhouette in the back ground and a sunset as the backdrop.
Some playful wild dogs both in hind legs
A wolly neck stork in Linyanti that is walking next to a body of water
Beautiful silhouette of of a palm tree in Linyanti at sunset
A pod of hippos with just their backs exposed out of the water
A pack of wild dogs eating off a carcass that is hidden by the grass
Wild Dog lying down, head on the grass and looking at the camera.
Buffalo Bull head shot zoomed in.
Fork tailed dronga on a small thin branch
Pack of wild dogs on a kill
Wild Dog walking in the long grass only head sticking out.
Wild Dog on its own standing up looking at the camera
Wild Dogs tug-of-war on a piece of kill
Wild Dogs tug-of-war on a piece of kill

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Untamed, Uncrowded, Unforgettable.

Step off the beaten path and into Botswana’s remote Linyanti and Kwando regions. In this blog section, travellers share stories of wild waterways, vast floodplains, and thrilling predator action far from the crowds. Each tale captures the raw beauty, solitude, and sense of discovery that define these untouched corners of northern Botswana.