Selinda Explorers Camp is located in the 330,000 acre Selinda Reserve and is built on the banks of the Selinda Spillway. Subtly placed under the shade of the riverine forest, the camp is designed in the style of the early explorers, drawing on traditions of the classic East African safari with beautifully detailed campaign style furniture made from recycled hard woods, and soft furnishings from Zanzibar and the East.
It is an ideal property for guests who want to experience Botswana’s extraordinary wildlife but in a private setting.
Wildlife viewing is focused on guided walks and canoeing (when water levels allow) in addition to game drives, allowing guests to take in the smaller things often missed from a vehicle. The area is also home to herds of elephant and buffalo with lion, leopard, African wild dog, sable and roan antelope seen on a regular basis. There is phenomenal bird life along the Spillway’s banks.
After a busy day full of incredible activities and sightings, while away the heat of the afternoon in a hammock, under the canopy of African ebony and mangosteen trees, for the perfect respite from the ‘daily grind’ of a traditional safari.
The 4 custom-designed semi-permanent tents consist of 2 rooms plus a verandah, as well as a private open air ‘bustani bathroom’ with hot water showers.
The camp’s focal point is the Bedouin-style main area consisting of a lounge and dining room. Attentive staff and fabulous food complete the picture.
Rates Include
All meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; scheduled game viewing activities; the Conservation Levy; return airstrip road transfers; and a laundry service are included.
Children Policy
Children aged 6 years and over are welcome. Rates available on request.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted on walking safaris or canoeing excursions. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari or canoeing excursion remains with the guide and camp manager.
Selinda Explorers Camp offers a full syllabus of bush craft skills for young explorers. An extensive pack will be provided to eager children on arrival, so they can learn about animal calls, how to track wildlife, and other facts and figures about the wild. At the end of a child’s stay, he/she will become a Young Explorer and Conservation Ambassador - ready to go out and tell the world about what they have learned and what they too can do to help protect this beautiful environment.
General Information For Guests
The tents are all en-suite, and consist of 2 rooms plus a verandah, as well as a private open air bathroom with hot water bucket showers and flushing W/Cs. They also include a fan, in-room safe and tea/coffee making facilities.
The main area consists of a Bedouin-style lounge and dining room.
Activities that are available at Selinda Explorers Camp include morning and afternoon game drives, walking safaris and canoeing excursions.
Canoeing excursions are seasonal and dependent on water levels.
A laundry service is included.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted on walking safaris or canoeing excursions. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari or canoeing excursion remains with the guide and camp manager.
