Just one and a half hours west of Selinda main camp, Selinda Explorers Camp is poised in a remote, treasured location on the famous Selinda Spillway. As the lifeline of the Selinda Reserve, the Selinda Spillway is a

Zarafa Camp 2012 started with a bang at Zarafa.  The staff pulled out all the stops and put on the most unique of any evenings entertainment I have seen in the bush (pictured).  HES Zibidianja, our floating platform boat, was steered to the front of the deck and for the staff to present a show [...]

Great Plains has won ‘Best Safari Accommodation Group in Africa’ in the 2011 Safari Awards

Over the last few months Great Plains community outreach has had some amazing experiences: getting to know community members, teaching skills and continuously generating income for the Seronga and Gudigwa communities. We have relocated our Seronga base to a house with more work space and facilities. This provides our Tipatizane members with an area to [...]

Sunset is a spectacular time of day in Africa. Especially at times when one has the Sun and a rain cloud all in the same view. These photos were taken from the main deck of Selinda Camp yesterday afternoon as the sun set on another glorious day on the Selinda Reserve. As we roll into [...]

As it turns out, this episode of ABC’s Nightline was among the production team’s favorite projects. Of course, how could it not be when you are among good company, lions, Botswana most pristine wilderness and talking conservation.  It’s a very entertaining segment – will make you grin, dream and contemplate all at the same time. [...]

Tonight, Nov 13, the Jouberts’ feature film, The Last Lions will be on the National Geographic Channel at 8:00pm EST. Watch Ma di Tau and Silver Eye struggle over their Duba Plains, Botswana territory. TV Listing here

Selinda Camp is an amazing place before the annual rains begin to bless the soil and vegetation in late November. It’s a time when the landscape is refreshed with new life. New growth on trees, shrubs, bushes and grasses – but also a time when many of our antelope species give birth to their young. [...]

Located 3.3km (1.8 nautical miles) south-west of the previous airstrip. Co-ordinates: 18 34 45 S/23 29 00 E Length: 1000m Elevation: 951m Headings: 08/26

Thanks to Grant Atkinson of Wilderness Safaris for his recent post about the Linyanti & Zibadianja African wild dog packs….Read on for this exciting account. 02 Nov 2011 Sighting: A Costly Clash between Packs Date: October 2011 Observer: Grant Atkinson There are two packs of wild dogs that make use of the area around DumaTau [...]

Wow David, Alice and Foster, what can I say. The Selinda experience was phenomenal and I can’t thank you enough for delivering such a great time for Ashley and me – from dog pups to badgers to a posing leopard and even the special request of mac and cheese – it was all just ideal. [...]

July has been a busy month for our community craft projects in Botswana. Members have been returning to the villages after spending time in their fields and orders from our camps have increased as we enter the high season and demand for curio shop stock increases. Selinda Reserve and Duba Plains are not only supporting [...]

Both Zarafa and Selinda had “Moon Eclipse” parties in their camps on the 15th June 2011. This opened up great opportunities for photography as all the tripods were at the ready. Selinda commenced the evening with a surprise champagne sundowner on the banks of the spillay (pictured) before settling down to dinner and watching the [...]

Recent feedback from guests Klass & Stern at Selinda Camp in May 2011, booked by Rothschild Safaris (USA): “Selinda ….. Koki, Ten, and Rose were so warm, outgoing, and enthusiastic that it shall forever be my favorite experience of the whole trip. I still remember their names, which is quite a feat for me, and [...]

As the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It should only be fitting to be provided with a stunning vista as you enjoy your coffee before setting out on the morning’s game drive. These shots are a random selection of many, as each and every morning is different. The great [...]

Only 2 weeks left to vote for our camps Zarafa, Selinda, ol Donyo Lodge, Mara Plains & Great Plains Conservation in the Overall Category in the 2011 Good Safari Guide Awards. Winners will be announced at this year’s Indaba trade fair in Durban in May. Many thanks! Feel free to cast your vote for our [...]

Hyena’s are not famed for being the cutest of Africa’s predators, quite the opposite in fact.  The exception to this is when you have the opportunity to see their puppies.  Not ten minutes from camp is a hyena den providing some excellent views of the young as they emerge in the early mornings and late evenings. [...]

He’s back!  Sydney the Elephant has returned to Selinda Camp keeping us company and also always on out toes.  This extremely relaxed forty year old spent much of last winter in and out of camp.  Now he is back, we have had quite a few surprise visits over dinner where his curiosity took him to [...]

Meet Kgomotso, Selinda’s Head Barman. Kgotmoso hails from Kasane, Botswana and has a real talent for adding the perfect touch to your sundowner cocktail or evening drink round the fire. He has an extensive knowledge of Southern Africa wine and announces our selection for the evening before each meal. Not a mean feat remembering which [...]

An excellent lunch was had this afternoon at the new Selinda Hide.  Even more so as we have new neighbours.  A pod of Hippos have situated themselves directly in front of the hide so not only is there a stunning view of the Linyanti but we have constant wildlife action as we enjoy a glass [...]

Taken flying over Selinda Reserve today – Pathways to a Pan.