Okavango Explorers Camp is part of Great Plains Conservation's Explorer Collection and sits in the southwestern section of Botswana's massive Selinda Reserve. What makes the location particularly special is that it's positioned right at the intersection where the upper Okavango Delta water system meets the famous Selinda Spillway – essentially a convergence point of two iconic ecosystems. The reserve itself spans around 130,000 hectares and has become legendary for its predator populations and enormous elephant concentrations. This specific spot was handpicked for its access to some of the highest wildlife densities in the entire region, and it really delivers on that promise.
The camp embraces a classic 1920s explorer aesthetic while keeping things relatively small and intimate with just six tented accommodations. It's designed to recreate that golden age of African adventure without sacrificing modern comfort or luxury. The communal areas include a lounge, dining tent, and the inevitable campfire where everyone gathers under the African sky to swap stories from the day's sightings. The whole setup encourages that authentic explorer feeling – you're genuinely out in the wilderness here, not just visiting it from a distance.
Wildlife viewing is exceptional across the board. Lions, leopards, and wild dogs are regularly spotted hunting through the area, while giraffe and buffalo are common sightings. The reserve also supports populations of rarer antelope species like roan, sable, and eland. But the real spectacle happens during the peak dry season in late September when over 9,000 elephants concentrate along the Selinda river system. Activities include morning and evening game drives, night drives for nocturnal species, walking safaris, and mokoro trips when water levels permit.
