Safari Information
SUGGESTED ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Selinda Camp: Selinda Reserve, Botswana 3 FB Luxury Suite
OR
Duba Plains Camp: Okavango Delta, Botswana 3 FB Luxury Suite
ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN HOW TO CAPTURE THE RIGHT MOMENT?
Wildlife photography is more than just learning to use your camera. Immerse yourself in a more
comprehensive wildlife photographic experience.
Whether you are a novice with dreams of a capturing that glossy front-page wildlife image or want to
further refine your craft, our Wild Studio experiences are completely flexible, and tailored around your
wishes.
Create your own storytelling portfolio in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife space, the mythical and
pristine Okavango Delta of Botswana.
Diversity is key in providing a varied and interesting portfolio, ultimately presenting that perfect moment
to capture forever.
A 3-night Botswana photographic safari including the services of a private vehicle, wildlife guide, private
photographic host and return Maun air transfers at our well known Selinda Camp or the renowned
Duba Plains Camp.
DAYS 1 – 4: SELINDA CAMP, SELINDA RESERVE
THE SELINDA RESERVE
The Selinda Reserve is a 130,000-hectare private concession in northern Botswana at the crossroads
of some of northern Botswana’s most prolific wildlife areas; upstream from Savute Channel and Chobe
National Park and north of the expanding reaches of the greater Okavango Delta. This unique position
gives it the advantages of both of these famous areas but with the tremendous advantage of exclusivity.
It is a truly spectacular and varied landscape that boasts staggering wildlife populations in diverse
habitats year-round.
Home to some of the classic species, such as leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, red lechwe, zebra and
giraffe, it is also a refuge for some of the more uncommon species such as African wild dog, cheetah,
roan and sable antelopes. And for birders, it will not disappoint. The African skimmer colony is a
highlight, as are the antics of the black egret on the shores of Zibadianja Lagoon. From camp, hippos
are visible in the lagoon and elephant wander through regularly.
SELINDA CAMP
3 nights at Selinda Camp in a luxury suite on a full board basis.
The sky slowly lightens and then turns dark orange, with groves of magnificent borassus palms thrown
sharply into silhouette against the onset of dawn… Sunrise at Selinda Camp is nothing less than
spectacular and to be savoured as only life-changing memories can.
Set in one of the most pristine wilderness areas left on our planet, the Selinda Camp rests on the banks
of the eastern Selinda Spillway in northern Botswana’s startlingly beautiful and remote 130,000-hectare
Selinda Reserve.
The Selinda Spillway is an ancient waterway which flows in two directions, weaving its way as it links
the far-reaches of the vast Okavango Delta in the south with the Linyanti wetlands in the west,
receiving water from both. Further west is the Savute Channel, Chobe and the mighty Zambezi.
North lays Namibia’s Caprivi Strip and Angola…
Home to some of the largest herds of elephant and buffalo left in Southern Africa, this powerful place is
one of the last great bastions of the endangered African wild dog – lycaon pictus – the “painted wolf”.
Designed with the elements in mind, Selinda Camp pays homage first and foremost to water, with
splashes of blue and a crystal-clear swimming pool offering views over the equally immaculate
Selinda Spillway. The billowing silks, which adorn the ceilings of the lounge area, are a tribute to air,
and the afternoon breezes that ripple the endless sea of grasses. Earth is represented in the cornucopia
of home-grown meals lovingly prepared in our kitchens and the bright flames of our evening fire
complete the ethos of being in harmony with nature.
Extensive raised decks give a sense of being part of forever as you gaze out over seemingly endless
floodplains where wildlife abounds. But it wasn’t always this way. When Great Plains Conservation
took over the Selinda Reserve in 2006 it was to rescue it – the concession and its wildlife had been
hunted down to virtually nothing. Now it’s one of the finest wildlife areas in Botswana, if not Africa,
and provides a base from which researchers are taking important strides in the effort to conserve and
protect iconic species like elephants and Africa’s big cats.
OR
DAYS 1 – 4: DUBA PLAINS CAMP, THE OKAVANGO DELTA
THE OKAVANGO DELTA
The placid waters and lush indigenous forests offer a safe haven for innumerable bird and wildlife
species. The renowned Duba Plains Camp sits in the heart of classic Okavango Delta habitat. A matrix
of palm dotted islands, flood plains and woodland, the 77,000 hectare private concession typifies the
region’s unique landscape. Many consider Duba Plains to be the Okavango’s Maasai Mara because of
the sheer volume of wildlife.
Duba Plains prides itself on its extraordinary wildlife experiences with reliable sightings of lion, buffalo,
red lechwe, blue wildebeest, greater kudu and tsessebe. Elephant and hippo trudge through the
swamps and leopard, and some nocturnal species, can be sighted as well. Birds abound, and the area
is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Okavango ‘specials’ include the rare wattled crane, Pel’s Fishing owl,
white-backed night heron and marsh owl. Great Plains Conservation is the only operator on the
concession, offering guests the ultimate opportunity for private wildlife sightings.
DUBA PLAINS CAMP
3 nights at Duba Plains Camp in a luxury suite on a full board basis.
Duba Plains Camp is a wildlife connoisseur’s getaway to the Okavango Delta. Built on a wooded island,
connected to the prolific wildlife area by an elaborate set of bridges, the camp is the base of many
famous wildlife documentaries by National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert.
The intimate camp consists of five traditional-style suites and the 2-bedroom Duba Plains Suite.
All sit on raised decking, each with views of the surrounding floodplain and the steady stream of wildlife
parading past. Each suite has a lounge area, a private veranda, beautifully appointed en-suite facilities
consisting of flush loo, double basins and indoor and outdoor showers and luxurious baths.
Guests will be able to enjoy their own private plunge pool and outdoor under cover sala/day rest area.
The main area consists of a large raised dining room, and a comfortable lounge with private dining
areas, wine cellar, library, and chef’s kitchen with ample space for guests to either find a privacy or
come together. The camp’s centre-point is the gathering place of all bush experiences, the fire place
on an extended deck into the swamp. Duba Plain’s Toyota Land Cruisers are uniquely designed to
traverse the floodplains. Duba Plains offers Botswana’s best land safari as well as an Okavango Delta
experience, from wildlife viewing and birding or fishing from the boat, to walking and exciting drives
with knowledgeable guides and friendly hosts.
EXTENDING YOUR STAY WITH US
They have a variety of authentic camps and mobile experiences in Botswana,
Kenya and Zimbabwe. We would be happy to facilitate and plan any extended stay you might require in
Southern and East Africa.
BOTSWANA
Duba Plains Camp | Duba Plains Suite | Duba Explorers Camp | Zarafa Camp | Zarafa Dhow Suite |
Selinda Camp | Selinda Suite | Selinda Explorers Camp | Selinda Pioneers Camp | Xigera Safari Lodge
KENYA
ol Donyo Lodge | Mara Plains Camp | Mara Plains Jahazi Suite | Mara Expedition Camp |
Mara Nyika Camp | Mara Toto Camp
ZIMBABWE
Tembo Plains Camp | Tembo Plains Suite | Mpala Jena Camp
We look forward to confirming the rates for this travel experience for you based on your personal travel
requirements. These may include your party size, special and unique travel requirements, dates of
travel, or any ruling special offers and the like that we can apply for you.
Please feel free to reach out to our Safari Designers and our team can discuss how your travels can be
expertly curated, specifically for you.