Selinda Camp sits on the banks of the Selinda Spillway in the massive 130,000-hectare private Selinda Reserve, positioned right between the Okavango Delta and Linyanti river systems. This is one of the most exclusive camps in Botswana with just three tented suites plus a separate two-bedroom villa called the Selinda Suite, making it incredibly intimate. The camp is owned by Great Plains Conservation and run by the legendary filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert, and it's actually a Relais & Châteaux property, which gives you an idea of the level of luxury and service you can expect. The whole place has been designed with an old-world explorer feel but with seriously high-end finishes and attention to detail.
The main area is spread across a massive wooden deck with open-plan lounge and dining spaces, all overlooking the spillway and floodplains. There's a lovely pool tucked away in the trees, a spa offering treatments, and an art gallery showcasing Beverly Joubert's incredible wildlife photography. The design pays homage to different Botswana cultures and incorporates elements representing water, air, earth, and fire. It manages to feel both sophisticated and completely at home in the wilderness setting.
Game viewing here is exceptional, particularly during the dry season from June to November when enormous elephant herds congregate in the area. The reserve is famous for the Selinda pack of wild dogs and the Selinda lion pride that was featured in National Geographic documentaries. Activities include game drives with vehicles specially kitted out for photographers, seasonal boat trips on the spillway, guided walks, and catch-and-release fishing. The guiding is top-notch, which you'd expect from Great Plains.
