Linyanti & Savuti Wildlife Reserves
Ladies and gentlemen, adventurers of all stripes, welcome to the wild, wonderful world of safaris in the Linyanti/Savuti Wildlife Concessions, a part of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, which covers 500,000 km² (193,050 mi²) and five countries! If you’ve ever dreamt of embarking on a journey that’s part Indiana Jones, part David Attenborough, and all-around jaw-dropping excitement, then you’ve landed in the right spot.
Nestled in the heart of Botswana, Linyanti and Savuti are like the Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory of the Animal Kingdom, and you’ve just scored a golden ticket. Picture this, a canvas of natural beauty, lush woodland bushveld, and wide-open savannas stretching as far as the eye can see, where the animals are the real VIPs. Here, elephants strut like runway models, lions roar like rock stars, and zebras flaunt their stripes with style.
So, if you’re up for a wild safari with more action than a Hollywood blockbuster and more charismatic characters than a Broadway play, then this concession is your stage, and the stars are waiting to put on the performance of a lifetime. Grab your binoculars, your sense of adventure, and your biggest grin, because here, the show’s about to begin, and you’re the headliner!
Best Time To Visit Linyanti/Savuti on a safari
Our top tip, if you find the Okavango Delta a bit too pricey, Linyanti is its closest rival. Beautiful marshes and lots of areas to enjoy vehicle, boat and canoe safaris, this is a great destination!
Animals on a Safari in Linyanti/Savuti
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