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chobe savute and linyanti safari 

To the northeast of the Okavango Delta are the Chobe and Linyanti Game Reserves. These areas are renowned for their predators and large concentrations of game, particularly elephant. Dereck and Beverly Joubert made the region famous in their National Geographic films. "Eternal enemies" is a classic, and chronicles in detail the interaction between Lion and Hyaena.

There are many varied habitats within the Chobe and Linyanti Parks: marshes, waterways, riverine forests, dry woodlands and the world famous Savuti Channel. The Savuti Channel is a "waterway" that connects the Linyanti River from Zibadianja Lagoon, with the interior of the Chobe National Park at the Savuti Marsh.

The Savuti has only ever flowed intermittently and dried up for the last time in 1980. It remained dry until 2008 when after tectonic movement kilometre's below the earths surface, the river miraculously started flowing again. Today the Savuti Channel has been restored as a pristine river and has breathed new life into a massive area. This has created a new dynamic in the area bringing with it all kinds of animal interactions. Well worth a visit!

The Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is a 275,000 acre private reserve on Chobe's Western boundary. This area is very different from the Okavango and should be included in every Botswana itinerary so that travellers have a more varied and balanced experience of the country. This private reserve is an enormous area shared between four small camps: Duma Tau, Kings Pool, Linyanti Tented Camp and Savuti Camp. There are three main features of the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve: the Linyanti River, Savuti Channel and the woodlands of the interior. Two thirds of the famous Savuti Channel is in this private reserve and guests are able to view abundant wildlife privately and exclusively. The last stretches of Africa's Great Rift Valley divide the forests of the interior with the rivers and floodplains of the Linyanti and it is along this ridge (and along the Savuti Channel) that one sees the best wildlife.

It makes sense to combine a trip to the Linyanti, Chobe and or Savuti, with other areas of Botswana like the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta. I would recommend a combination of a minimum of two safari camps but preferably three in different areas giving a really comprehensive safari experience. It also makes sense to add Victoria Falls to your itinerary as it is easily accessible and a truly magnificent experience.
Have a look at our Botswana safaris page (coming soon) for a few ideas that work and if nothing grabs your fancy, contact us at Edge Travel  for an itinerary tailored to suit your individual requirements.
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      • Chobe Savute Linyanti areas
      • Kalahari and Makgadikgadi
      • Okavango Delta
    • Mozambique Island and Beach Lodges >
      • Quirimbas Archipelego
      • Bazaruto Archipelago
    • Namibia land of contrast
    • South Africa a world in one country >
      • Kruger National Park Safari
    • Serengeti Balloon Safari
    • Zambia the real Africa >
      • South Luangwa National Park
      • Lower Zambezi National Park
    • Zimbabwe is it OK to travel? >
      • Victoria Falls >
        • Victoria Falls Activities
  • Contact
  • Agents
    • Why Use Us
    • The Competitive Edge
    • e Contracting
  • Gallery
    • Botswana safari
    • Ngorongoro Crater
    • South Africa Safari >
      • Eastern Cape Safari
      • Sabi Sand Kruger Park Private Game Reserve
      • Timbavati Kruger Park Private Safari
    • Serengeti Safari
    • Victoria Falls
    • Zambia safari
  • Blog
  • Terms and Conditions
    • Africa Travel Advisories
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