{"title":"Linyanti Concession","description":"Properties in Linyanti Concession","products":[{"product_id":"wilderness-savuti","title":"Wilderness Savuti","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-property-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilderness Savuti, situated in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve along the Savuti Channel, is famous as a sporadic and unusual watercourse. As part of a natural cycle, the waters of the Savuti either flow strongly – a magnet for thirsty wildlife – or recede to leave behind a rich grassland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilderness Savuti provides front-row seats to amazing wildlife viewing perched high on the channel banks. The camp looks down on a miraculous ribbon of territory where both plains game and predators thrive, and exploring the length of this channel and its associated woodlands is thus a highlight here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intimate camp's en-suite accommodation is in six canvas-and-thatch tents (including a family unit). From the camp's thatched dining area, elevated wooden decks extend out over the channel bed, with a small pool, fire deck and wonderful views over the channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSIDER'S TIP: The Zibadianja Hide (currently under refurbishment) offers a sublime daytime excursion, perfectly positioned overlooking the Savuti Channel with sweeping views westward across the iconic Zibadianja Lagoon. From this exceptional vantage point, guests enjoy close-up encounters with Savuti's renowned wildlife, as elephant and other water-dependent species regularly traverse the channel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepending on subtle shifts in the underlying tectonic plates, the waters of the Savuti Channel either flow strongly – a magnet for thirsty wildlife – or recede to leave behind a rich grassland for herbivores and their predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ultimate romantic Star Bed experience in Botswana (currently under refurbishment), set apart from the camp, offering a uniquely intimate overnight under the starlit African skies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrilling day and night game drives, guided walks***, helicopter rides*, seasonal boating and catch-and-release fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[* at additional cost]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestination: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilderness Savuti is perfectly positioned for an exceptional safari experience with impressive opportunities for land- and water-based game viewing. It is situated in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve on the Savuti Channel, which is famous as a sporadic and unusual watercourse. Depending on imperceptible shifts in plate tectonics, the waters of the Savuti either flow strongly – attracting thirsty wildlife – or ebb, revealing grassy plains where antelope and other game gather, attracting predators. Plains game and predators thrive here, and exploring the length of this channel and woodlands is a highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilderness Savuti has a charming home-away-from-home atmosphere; the wildlife is plentiful and varied, the natural history of the area fascinating, and our professional and friendly guides and exuberant hospitality ensure the perfect guest experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the water is high enough, water safaris reveal pods of hippos, sunbathing crocodiles and wading elephants. Birders will delight in spotting over 400 bird species. Get closer to thrilling wildlife interactions on morning and afternoon game drives, while night drives deliver entirely new nocturnal delights. Go on guided nature walks, tracking animals and learning more about the area***.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet away from camp is one of Savuti’s prime attractions – the stylish Star Bed (currently under refurbishment) is the perfect spot to end a magical day on safari and delivers an unforgettable safari experience to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[*** seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilderness Savuti provides support to various research projects and initiatives in the Linyanti, with a focus on the enormous elephant herds and their impact on the environment. Every guest who stays with us directly contributes towards our efforts to conserve, expand and protect this pristine tract of wild land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Savuti Channel is a fascinating natural phenomenon, and a refuge for a variety of wildlife. When dry, it is a rich feeding ground and corridor between the mopane woodlands for both plains game and predators. When the waters flow, game congregates around it in numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Linyanti is most famous for its very large elephant populations, which can reach enormous densities during the dry winter months. Overall game concentrations are high too, and apart from abundant plains game, guests can look out for roan, rare sable, giraffe, and iconic African predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena, and African wild dog. The area is also excellent for the otherwise rarely seen aardvark and aardwolf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness Savuti: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe camp promises an authentic and intimate safari offering. Just six suites (including a family room) all have front-row views of the geological marvel that is the Savuti Channel. From the camp’s expansive thatched main lounge, dining and bar areas, elevated wooden decks extend out over the channel bed. A small pool invites a refreshing dip, and a fire deck beckons for evening stories – being largely open to the bush, it serves to amplify the remarkable wildlife sightings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761098096699,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/99641756721092498tent-savuti-botswana-07-25tc-13jpg_c2efcd71-6244-4420-938b-1b65c2dc2730.webp?v=1783577628"},{"product_id":"wilderness-savuti-9964","title":"Wilderness Savuti","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-property-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilderness Savuti, situated in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve along the Savuti Channel, is famous as a sporadic and unusual watercourse. As part of a natural cycle, the waters of the Savuti either flow strongly – a magnet for thirsty wildlife – or recede to leave behind a rich grassland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilderness Savuti provides front-row seats to amazing wildlife viewing perched high on the channel banks. The camp looks down on a miraculous ribbon of territory where both plains game and predators thrive, and exploring the length of this channel and its associated woodlands is thus a highlight here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intimate camp's en-suite accommodation is in six canvas-and-thatch tents (including a family unit). From the camp's thatched dining area, elevated wooden decks extend out over the channel bed, with a small pool, fire deck and wonderful views over the channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSIDER'S TIP: The Zibadianja Hide (currently under refurbishment) offers a sublime daytime excursion, perfectly positioned overlooking the Savuti Channel with sweeping views westward across the iconic Zibadianja Lagoon. From this exceptional vantage point, guests enjoy close-up encounters with Savuti's renowned wildlife, as elephant and other water-dependent species regularly traverse the channel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepending on subtle shifts in the underlying tectonic plates, the waters of the Savuti Channel either flow strongly – a magnet for thirsty wildlife – or recede to leave behind a rich grassland for herbivores and their predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ultimate romantic Star Bed experience in Botswana (currently under refurbishment), set apart from the camp, offering a uniquely intimate overnight under the starlit African skies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrilling day and night game drives, guided walks***, helicopter rides*, seasonal boating and catch-and-release fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[* at additional cost]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestination: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilderness Savuti is perfectly positioned for an exceptional safari experience with impressive opportunities for land- and water-based game viewing. It is situated in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve on the Savuti Channel, which is famous as a sporadic and unusual watercourse. Depending on imperceptible shifts in plate tectonics, the waters of the Savuti either flow strongly – attracting thirsty wildlife – or ebb, revealing grassy plains where antelope and other game gather, attracting predators. Plains game and predators thrive here, and exploring the length of this channel and woodlands is a highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilderness Savuti has a charming home-away-from-home atmosphere; the wildlife is plentiful and varied, the natural history of the area fascinating, and our professional and friendly guides and exuberant hospitality ensure the perfect guest experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the water is high enough, water safaris reveal pods of hippos, sunbathing crocodiles and wading elephants. Birders will delight in spotting over 400 bird species. Get closer to thrilling wildlife interactions on morning and afternoon game drives, while night drives deliver entirely new nocturnal delights. Go on guided nature walks, tracking animals and learning more about the area***.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet away from camp is one of Savuti’s prime attractions – the stylish Star Bed (currently under refurbishment) is the perfect spot to end a magical day on safari and delivers an unforgettable safari experience to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[*** seasonal and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilderness Savuti provides support to various research projects and initiatives in the Linyanti, with a focus on the enormous elephant herds and their impact on the environment. Every guest who stays with us directly contributes towards our efforts to conserve, expand and protect this pristine tract of wild land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Savuti Channel is a fascinating natural phenomenon, and a refuge for a variety of wildlife. When dry, it is a rich feeding ground and corridor between the mopane woodlands for both plains game and predators. When the waters flow, game congregates around it in numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Linyanti is most famous for its very large elephant populations, which can reach enormous densities during the dry winter months. Overall game concentrations are high too, and apart from abundant plains game, guests can look out for roan, rare sable, giraffe, and iconic African predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena, and African wild dog. The area is also excellent for the otherwise rarely seen aardvark and aardwolf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness Savuti: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe camp promises an authentic and intimate safari offering. Just six suites (including a family room) all have front-row views of the geological marvel that is the Savuti Channel. From the camp’s expansive thatched main lounge, dining and bar areas, elevated wooden decks extend out over the channel bed. A small pool invites a refreshing dip, and a fire deck beckons for evening stories – being largely open to the bush, it serves to amplify the remarkable wildlife sightings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761100259387,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/99641756721092498tent-savuti-botswana-07-25tc-13jpg_b1e798b9-168a-418b-9964-9328d8d110ab.webp?v=1783577633"},{"product_id":"wilderness-little-dumatau","title":"Wilderness Little DumaTau","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-property-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated just to the north of Wilderness DumaTau on the same lagoon frontage, Wilderness Little DumaTau is a haven of sophisticated elegance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just four supremely spacious tented guest suites, each with its own lounge, private plunge pool, bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, this intimate camp promises an exceptional Linyanti safari experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camp's dining and lounge areas offer uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and it is here that guests have the opportunity to learn more about elephant conservation and the reserve's important biomonitoring project. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilderness Little DumaTau shares a wellness centre and gym with Wilderness DumaTau; this includes an inviting shaded deck, a lap pool, spa, a drinks and snack counter, also Safari Boutique. With easy access to the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve's extraordinary range of habitats, prolific plains game and attendant predators are a certainty all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSIDER'S TIP: The Linyanti is recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area), so the hides and platforms in the area are ideal for birding and photographing wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exceptional, immersive elephant experience watching megaherds traverse the ancient wildlife corridors at the southernmost reaches of the Great Rift Valley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrilling year-round game viewing and predator sightings – lion, leopard, and hyena.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional day and night game drives, helicopter rides (additional rates apply) and guided walks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoating adventures reveal enormous concentrations of hippos and crocodiles at the mouth of the Savuti Channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA trip down the Kwando River to the edge of the floodplains delivers outstanding elephant sightings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestination: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilderness Little Duma Tau is the picture-perfect sister camp to Wilderness DumaTau, set on the same scenic lagoon frontage.  Its position allows for easy access to the Linyanti Swamps, Savuti Channel and Linyanti woodlands, where exclusive wildlife encounters and adventures on the reserve’s pristine 121,450 hectares (300,109 acres) of unfenced wilderness await all who visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounded by wildlife corridors, the camp overlooks the beautiful Osprey Lagoon, where centuries-old submerged elephant trails were created by parades of elephants, still regularly seen from every vantage point in camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience: \u003c\/strong\u003eSet in one of Earth’s ultimate untamed places, this charming camp is the ideal setting for unforgettable wildlife encounters. Game viewing on water and on land in the Linyanti is exceptional. Guests will encounter buffalo and huge numbers of elephant all along the channels.  Exhilarating mornings are spent tracking predators on the prowl or learning more about the wildlife on a guided nature walk with our knowledgeable guides. Back in camp, guests can enjoy wildlife spotting, a refreshing dip in their private plunge pool, or indulging in a relaxing massage at the Osprey Retreat (with spa, gym and lap pool), which is shared with Wilderness DumaTau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn order to ensure the safe passage of these megaherds and other wildlife, we work to continue the protection of this vital piece of land within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. The biodiverse Linyanti is home to countless species, many of which are threatened with population reduction, or worse, extinction. These include elephant, wild dogs, lion, pangolin, and a great many others. The area continues to provide a safe home for wildlife, and is ideally placed to act as dispersal epicentre for their emigration within the larger conservation area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife: \u003c\/strong\u003eWith access to the fertile Kwando\/Chobe ecosystem and Savuti Channel the area is home to the greatest habitat diversity in northern Botswana. Expect to see marshes and waterways, riverine woodland, Kalahari appleleaf and cathedral-like mopane woodlands, as well as grasslands. This lush and fertile conservation area attracts an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and makes for epic game viewing. Great herds of elephants congregate along the waterways and lagoons during the dry winter months. Red lechwe, Burchell’s zebras, giraffes and warthogs are followed by lions, leopards, African wild dogs, spotted hyenas and occasional cheetahs. Also seen in the Savuti Channel are enormous concentrations of hippos and crocodiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness Little DumaTau: \u003c\/strong\u003eStylish and elegant, with a sense of off-the-beaten-track exploration, the architecture and interiors of the camp reflect the heart of the Linyanti, one of Botswana’s most treasured wildlife havens. This intimate camp offers an unparalleled Linyanti safari experience with just four ultra-spacious guest suites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main dining and lounge areas offer wonderful views over the lagoon, where guests can observe elephants coming in to drink or splashing about in the water. Connected to sister camp DumaTau by elevated walkways, the camps share access to the tranquil Osprey Retreat for wellness and rejuvenation in the spa, gym and lap pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with an extremely light eco-footprint, the camp is 100% solar-powered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761446617147,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/213553mainareaslittledumatautcunniffe002jpg_c0df3180-5897-4a29-9064-7e93f80a19dc.webp?v=1783580645"},{"product_id":"wilderness-kings-pool","title":"Wilderness King's Pool","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-property-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilderness King's Pool consistently delivers the best dry season game viewing in far northern Botswana. Situated on the border with Namibia’s Caprivi Strip, Wilderness King's Pool is in an area vital to the seasonal movements of elephant herds, and to the survival of rare roan and sable antelope. Looking down over the Linyanti River, and up from the safety of sunken hides gives guests unexpected angles from which to witness great wildlife moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven well-appointed twins and one family unit, all of canvas, wood and thatch, soak up the views of the lagoon. The main area, deck and bar offer uninterrupted views, with closer proximity to the water, while parts of the roof extend down to ensure privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSIDER'S TIP: Special highlights include sundowners on the Queen Silvia barge and time out at the unique underground hide!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA luxury safari fit for royalty in the wild, remote Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuintessential Linyanti day and night game drives, thrilling bush walks and helicopter flips at the southernmost extent of the Great Rift Valley, topped off with sublime sunset boating on the Queen Silvia barge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome nose-to-trunk with elephants in the one-of-a-kind eye-level waterhole at the underground hide – a feature that truly sets King’s Pool apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA top Botswana destination for spotting rare sable and roan antelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestination: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn a corner of the unique Linyanti, Wilderness King’s Pool promises an unrivalled African safari. The Linyanti comprises 126,000 hectares (311,000 acres) of pristine, wild land bordering Chobe National Park and the critical wildlife corridors that traverse four unfenced countries – Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. These corridors are essential pathways for all manner of wildlife to come and go unobstructed, while also reducing human-wildlife conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camp overlooks the scenic oxbow-shaped King’s Pool Lagoon (for which the camp is named) and Linyanti River system, and is perfectly positioned for watching the array of iconic wildlife come and go as they quench their thirst along the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is Africa up-close. With an abundance of wildlife all around King’s Pool, expect the royal treatment as the wildlife comes to you on this luxurious safari. In the dry season, guests can enjoy a siesta-time watching the animals come down to drink at the unique underground hide, where the water is at eye level. Seeing elephant feet and trunks almost within touching distance while safely inside is an experience never to be forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for something more active, excursions include thrilling day and night game drives, guided nature walks and afternoons on boating safaris, photographing the wildlife and abundant bird life.  Equally impressive is a high tea and sundowner adventure on board the Queen Silvia barge, cruising on the lagoon while soaking in the cinematic views and spotting wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in camp, enjoy fresh, locally sourced, health-conscious cuisine, served with warmth and exuberant hospitality around a roaring fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose: \u003c\/strong\u003eA true wilderness area with the highest density of elephant in Africa, the location of King’s Pool, bordering Chobe National Park and at the crux of KAZA's important wildlife corridor straddling Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana, means it fulfils a vital role in the area’s biodiversity conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Linyanti Wildlife Reserve has an abundant and rich wildlife array, and is most famous for Africa’s largest free-ranging elephant population, which can reach enormous densities during the dry winter months. There are also impressive numbers of impala, lechwe, kudu, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, and bushbuck, along with their predators, including lion, leopard, cheetah, African wild dog and spotted hyena. The rarer sable and roan antelope can also be spotted emerging from the woodlands during the dry season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe areas is a birder’s paradise. 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An open-air \u003cem\u003ekgotla\u003c\/em\u003e invites evening dining under the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotally solar-powered, the camp treads lightly on the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761486463035,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/99841779456066325stdroom-kings-pool-botswana-04-26-tc-123jpg_982e5744-562c-450f-a73e-20840970c80b.webp?v=1783581248"},{"product_id":"wilderness-dumatau","title":"Wilderness DumaTau","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-property-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilderness DumaTau’s extensive lagoon frontage ensures that each ultra-spacious 142 m2 guest suite has uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and the movements of the mega-herds of elephants the Linyanti is so famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll seven twin tented suites and one family unit have a private plunge pool and an inviting lounge, and feature a spacious bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers. The main dining and lounge areas boast unimpeded wide-angle vistas overlooking the wildlife-rich lagoon, while the centrally located Osprey Retreat wellness centre and gym – shared with Wilderness Little DumaTau – includes an inviting shaded deck, a lap pool, spa, a drinks and snack counter, and Safari Boutique. Wilderness DumaTau runs on 100% solar energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSIDER'S TIP: The Linyanti is recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area), so the hides and platforms in the area are ideal for bird watching and photographing wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarvel at megaherds of elephants – the highest concentration in Africa – traversing the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve’s ancient wildlife corridors at the southernmost reaches of the Great Rift Valley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrilling year-round game viewing and predator sightings – lion, leopard, hyena.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnforgettable day and night game drives, helicopter rides (additional rates apply) and guided walks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrilling boating adventures reveal enormous pods of hippos and basking crocodiles at the mouth of the Savuti Channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestination: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilderness DumaTau is nestled deep within the vast Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, on the northernmost fringe of Botswana. The camp takes full advantage of its unique access to 45 kilometres (28 miles) of exclusive-traversing river frontage along both the Linyanti River and the Savuti Channel, and invites amazing wildlife encounters and adventures on the reserve’s pristine 121,450-hectares (300,109-acres) of unfenced, untamed wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounded by migration paths, the camp overlooks the beautiful Osprey Lagoon, where centuries-old now-submerged elephant trails were created by parades of elephants, still regularly seen from every vantage point in camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e With access to the fertile Kwando-Chobe ecosystem and Savuti Channel, the area is home to the greatest habitat diversity in northern Botswana. Expect to see marshes and waterways, riverine woodland, Kalahari apple-leaf and cathedral-like mopane woodlands, as well as grasslands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame viewing on water and on land in the Linyanti is exceptional. Guests will encounter buffalo and huge numbers of elephant all along the channels.  Track predators on the prowl from game drives, and learn more about the wildlife on a guided nature walk with our knowledgeable guides. Back in camp, guests soak in iconic Linyanti scenes from our pool deck, or indulge in a relaxing massage at the Osprey Retreat (with spa, gym and lap pool) for rejuvenation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn order to ensure the safe passage of these megaherds and other wildlife, we work to continue the protection of this vital piece of land within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. The biodiverse Linyanti is home to countless species, many of which are threatened with population reduction, or worse, extinction. These include elephant, wild dogs, lion, pangolin, and a great many others. The area continues to provide a safe home for wildlife, and is ideally placed to act as dispersal epicentre for their emigration within the larger conservation area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis lush and fertile conservation area attracts an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and makes for epic game viewing. Megaherds of elephants congregate along the waterways and lagoons during the dry winter months. Red lechwe, Burchell’s zebras, giraffes, buffalos, and warthogs are accompanied by predator sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and spotted hyenas. Enormous concentrations of hippos and crocodiles reside in the Savuti Channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness DumaTau: \u003c\/strong\u003eExtensive lagoon frontage ensures that each ultra-spacious 142 m2 guest suite has uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and front row seats to the huge herds of elephants that the Linyanti is renowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are seven luxurious twin tented suites and one family unit on offer, each with a private plunge pool on an elevated wooden deck. Set mere steps from the Linyanti’s wildlife corridors, game is often seen wandering peacefully through camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main dining and lounge areas feature unimpeded, wide-angle vistas that overlook the wildlife-rich lagoon, while the centrally located Osprey Retreat wellness centre and gym – shared with Wilderness Little DumaTau – offers an inviting shaded deck, lap pool, spa, a drinks and snacks counter, as well as a Safari Boutique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with an extremely light eco-footprint, the camp is 100% solar powered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761613406267,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/99861780064829814dumatau-botswana-04-26-tc-100jpeg_e5b79370-5bb7-4a70-b2ff-19ee85640129.webp?v=1783582714"}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/collections\/place-linyanti-concession.oembed","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}