Luxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoLuxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoGreat Plains Selinda is located in the Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, occupying the Selinda Spillway that links the Okavango Delta to the Linyanti and Chobe water systems. The reserve is characterized by vast, remote wilderness minimally affected by human development, with substantial populations of elephants, leopards, wild dogs, and lions.
Check availability Official websiteGreat Plains Selinda is situated within the Selinda Reserve, a private wilderness area in the North-West District of northern Botswana. The reserve occupies the Selinda Spillway, an ecological corridor connecting the far reaches of the Okavango Delta in the south with the Linyanti and Chobe water systems in the east.
The reserve comprises vast tracts of remote land with rich woodland and waterways. The hotel operates two camps—Selinda Camp and Zarafa Camp—positioned within this landscape to provide access to wildlife and natural features.
The Selinda Reserve is noted for concentrations of elephants, with large herds present in surrounding grasslands and woodland. Leopards and endangered African wild dogs are regularly observed during game drives and guided activities. Lions inhabit the region, including the pride featured in the National Geographic documentary Birth of a Pride, directed by Derek and Beverley Joubert.
The reserve's water systems host hippos bathing in lagoons and diverse bird species including the African Fish Eagle and African skimmer. The Zibadianja Lagoon, positioned adjacent to Zarafa Camp, is a focal point for observing both aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.
The reserve's geography centers on the Selinda Spillway connecting major water systems. The Zibadianja Lagoon serves as the primary water feature near the hotel camps. The spillway provides connectivity to the Okavango Delta, Linyanti, and Chobe systems, all accessible to guests via boating and helicopter activities.
The landscape combines open grassland, dense woodland, and waterways. The lack of light pollution enables clear stargazing, and open vistas provide scenic viewing during sunsets.
Great Plains Selinda cannot be reserved directly online. Bookings are arranged through Relais & Châteaux travel advisors via the hotel's official website. The hotel accepts major credit cards including Visa and Mastercard. Helicopter flights are available as part of the activity program and can facilitate arrival to the remote location.
The hotel is in the Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, occupying the Selinda Spillway that links the Okavango Delta to the Linyanti and Chobe water systems.
The reserve hosts large herds of elephants, leopards, endangered African wild dogs, lions, hippos, and bird species including the African Fish Eagle and African skimmer.
Bookings cannot be made online. Contact a Relais & Châteaux travel advisor through the hotel's official website. The hotel accepts Visa and Mastercard.
The reserve is a vast, remote wilderness linking major water systems. Its position creates concentrations of elephant, leopard, wild dog, and lion populations on minimally developed land.
The location is remote and accessed by helicopter or specialized transportation arrangements. The all-inclusive package simplifies logistics for guests.
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