Access

 

• Location: The camp is located in a remote private concession, in the legendary Linyanti area within Chobe Enclave. Coordinates: 18°14’47.11″S 23°57’34.47″E

 

• How to get there? - by charter flight to Saile airstrip from another camp or a regional location – the most usual being Maun (1h) or Kasane (35mn) – and then be transferred by 4WD (about 1h drive) into camp.- by road transfer: from Kasane (4h), Khwai (5h) or Maun (8h)- Self drive is possible but recommended only for experienced 4×4 drivers. Please check out our safari maps or contact us for directions.

 

• Camp opens: from the 1st of April to the 31st October (shoulder and dry seasons), unless specially requested for a specific date in green season.

 

• Children: are accepted from the age of 7.

• Ideal length of stay: 3 nights

• Safari itineraries: You may combine a stay at Saile Tented Camp with 3-days at Linyanti Bush Camp, or visit one of our camps in the Okavango delta or Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan National Parks depending on the season. Check our safari itineraries or contact us!

 

Wildlife & Activities

 

• The environment: As one of the most attractive areas in the park and with the only source of water during the dry months, the Linyanti Marsh attracts diverse species of game. The area’s relative remoteness makes it a favoured safari destination and one of the most sought after areas in Northern Botswana. Read More »

 

• Wildlife: Elephant, buffalo, zebra, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, eland, sable, hippo, hyena, aardvark and various other nocturnal species. This is a Big 5 destination; the area is best known for its fantastic game viewing opportunities. The area also offers spectacular birding all year round. Read More »

 

• Safari Activities: Activities consist of morning and afternoon game drives, night drives with a spot light and walking safaris accompanied by expert professional guides. Day trips to the famous Savuti Marsh are also offered on request. Finally, we have introduced mokoro activities for the canoe and adventure addicts.

 

• Our guides are some of the most experienced naturalists and professional guides in Botswana Read More »

 

The Camp

 

The remoteness of the camp, coupled with its intimate size, make it a perfect setting for a personalized safari experience for small groups or private families. The Meru-style tents provide a luxurious yet authentic camping experience.

 

• Camp situation: Saile Tented Camp sits within the Linyanti Concession above the ancient riverbed of the Linyanti Marsh.

 

• Capacity: 6 tents with a total of 12 beds. Saile Tented Camp is fit for private and personal safari experiences, and it can be booked for a minimum of 2 people travelling.

 

• Accommodation: Luxury tented camp. The tents are walk-in Meru-style tents, which are spacious in the interior (6x4m); and are furnished with comfortable twin beds and bedside tables, a hanging canvas wardrobe, luggage bench and sisal matting. En-suite bathroom facilities are fitted with a flush toilet and a zip-up door leading through to an open-air bucket shower, that offers excellent views of the stars at night.

 

• Facilities: The main area is made up of an open-sided canvas marquee that has been fitted with comfortable and stylish furniture: antique loungers, hammocks, large mirrors and small, stylish touches.

 

• Cuisine: you will enjoy early morning breakfast before the first game drive and a full brunch with fresh meals on return, as well as afternoon tea and cakes, bar snacks and drinks with the sunset, followed by a 3-course dinner under canvas.

 

• Eco-respect: this camp operates with minimum technology, and no electricity is available, yet light is provided through lamps in the tents. A large tin jug and basin are provided in the bathrooms and canvas washbasins on each private veranda.

 

• Communications: The camp can communicate by radio or satellite phone in case of emergency.