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Great Plains Selinda is a luxury all-inclusive camp in the private Selinda Reserve, northern Botswana, part of the Relais & Châteaux collection. Situated where the Okavango Delta links to the Linyanti and Savute river systems, it comprises two camps—Selinda Camp and Zarafa Camp—offering large tented and standard suites with wildlife viewing at the core of the experience.
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Great Plains Selinda occupies the private Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, within the Selinda Spillway. This remote wilderness links the Okavango Delta in the south with the Linyanti and Chobe water systems in the east. Zarafa Camp sits on the edge of Zibadianja Lagoon beneath dense woodland, while Selinda Camp is situated within the same reserve.
The property comprises two camps. Zarafa Camp offers large, sumptuously appointed tented suites designed in an ecologically friendly manner, while Selinda Camp provides luxurious suites. Multi-bedroom villas are available. Each guest suite includes professional camera equipment—a camera body with a selection of lenses—and high-quality binoculars.
The reserve is known for leopard and wild dog populations, as well as high concentrations of elephants and buffalo. Guided activities include game viewing, photographic safaris, guided bush walks, boating, and fishing. An unheated outdoor pool is available at the property, along with a spa offering massages and in-room massage services. Helicopter flights and stargazing are also offered. Wine tasting is available on site.
Great Plains Selinda is designed for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers seeking immersion in a remote African landscape. The property welcomes children from age 6 and offers a kids club. The emphasis on game viewing, the provision of professional camera equipment, and the opportunity to observe rare wildlife including the endangered African wild dog make it well-suited to those prioritising wildlife experience over conventional resort amenities.
Editorial verification: Great Plains Selinda is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Great Plains Selinda is located in the private Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, within the Selinda Spillway. The reserve links the Okavango Delta to the Linyanti and Savute river systems.
The Selinda Reserve is known for leopards, endangered African wild dogs, hippos, large herds of elephants, and lions. The reserve also features other wildlife including African skimmers and numerous bird species.
Great Plains Selinda comprises two camps: Zarafa Camp, which offers large tented suites, and Selinda Camp, which offers standard luxurious suites. Multi-bedroom villas are also available.
Activities include guided game viewing, photographic safaris, guided bush walks, boating, fishing, helicopter flights, and stargazing. The property also offers a spa with massage services and wine tasting.
Yes. Great Plains Selinda has an unheated outdoor pool and a spa with massage services, including in-room massage options.
Great Plains Selinda operates on an all-inclusive basis. Guest suites also include professional camera equipment (camera body and lens selection) and high-quality binoculars.
Yes, children are welcome from age 6. The property offers a kids club and provides multi-bedroom villa accommodation suitable for families.
Great Plains Selinda is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Great Plains Selinda is in Selinda Reserve, Botswana. Address: Selinda Reserve, North-West District, Botswana.
| Location | Selinda Reserve, Botswana |
|---|---|
| Address | Selinda Reserve, North-West District, Botswana |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/great-plains-selinda/
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