Selinda Explorers Camp will be opening on the 15th August 2012. It has just four tents and will be a new concept camp for Botswana; an exclusive-use camp located on the banks of the Selinda Spillway which is not chargeable per camp, but chargeable per person up to a maximum of maximum of eight people. A separate guide’s tent is available for those bringing a private guide.
The Explorer Camp, which was located in the Selous in Tanzania, has relocated to the Selinda Reserve, as vast wildlife area of incredible beauty.
It is designed in the style of the early explorers, with Campaign-style furniture, decanters of Cognac, Persian rugs, flush toilets and bucket showers. As a romantic touch, brass hip-baths can be portered to a nearby sand bank on the banks of the Spillway.
The camp is located about an hour’s drive west of the Selinda airstrip, and in tune with its environment, is ecologically sensitive with 100% solar power, grey water treatment, bore-hole water for drinking, and activities that concentrate on getting back to nature with guided walking and canoeing safaris the focus. Day and night game drives are available for exploring the eastern reaches of the Selinda Reserve where there is an extensive networks of tracks. The area is home to huge herds of elephants and buffalo, lion, wild dog, sable and roan antelope all frequently spotted.
This gem in Botswana is ideal for small groups and families, or for couples or single travellers wanting total exclusivity (minimum charge: 4 x per person rate), it is affordable with 2012 rates at just USD368 per person low season, rising to just USD545 peak season, all-inclusive. 2013 rates available on request. The camp is closed December to February and access is via light aircraft to Selinda airstrip from either of Maun or Kasane in Botswana.
Contact one of our Expert Botswana Safari consultants today to find out how to include this incredible camp in your Botswana Safari Itinerary.
