Linyanti Concession

The dry season from May to October is optimal for wildlife viewing, particularly for elephant sightings, with comfortable temperatures. However, November to April offers excellent birdwatching opportunities with over 400 species and lush landscapes, making it ideal for different interests. January provides warm daytime temperatures around 30°C with refreshing afternoon rains.

Linyanti Concession offers a remote, exclusive wilderness experience with limited private lodges, ensuring an atmosphere of seclusion and unlimited expanse. Unlike the more frequented Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, Linyanti remains wonderfully secluded. It features diverse habitats including mopane woodlands, grasslands, riverine forests, and marshes, providing a unique contrast to the Delta's water-dominated landscape.

Linyanti is among the best places in Botswana to see elephants, with large herds moving freely between the concession and Chobe National Park. You'll also encounter lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippopotamuses, and crocodiles. Over 400 bird species are recorded, including Okavango specials like Hartlaub's babbler, wattled crane, slaty egret, and African skimmer, plus woodland species like racket-tailed roller and Bradfield's hornbill.

Most visitors fly from Maun, Botswana's main safari hub, via chartered or scheduled flights to airstrips within the concession (approximately 1-2 hours flight time). International visitors typically fly into Johannesburg or Cape Town first, then connect to Maun. Ground access is not recommended due to remote location and limited road infrastructure. Lodge operators coordinate all transportation arrangements.

Activities include day and night game drives, walking safaris, traditional mokoro canoe safaris through waterways, bird watching, river activities, wildlife tracking, and guided nature walks. Night drives offer rare opportunities to spot nocturnal wildlife, while walking safaris provide immersive ground-level perspectives of the bush and diverse flora. The exclusivity of the private concession enhances all experiences.