Reviews of Linyanti Bush Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
38 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Linyanti Bush Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Linyanti Bush Camp review"
Ponchos a very useful idea for the chilly start and finish of the day
closer to nature than muchenje with game close to the camp at night. Less game here than elsewhere
after day 1 we were the only guests - good for staff attention but less opportunity to chat around the fire in the evning" See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 4n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
"Linyanti Bush Camp review"
I found all the staff to be very friendly and helpful.
Pilot and Tati, the above not with standing, are two excellent, informative guides, for whom nothing was to much trouble." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
"Linyanti bush camp"
We did however have 3 lions walking through the camp whilst we were having drinks in the loung/dinning area so they did try and keep our attention. Well spotted in the dark by "Tiny".
Overall still an excellent visit." See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana
"Fantastic setting, flexible"
The guides were great, very keen to respond to our specific requests. 3 nights would be ideal.
Meeting the Linyanti lion pride at night and following them back though the camp was a highlight. Watching 2 big male baboons chase a leopard whilst waiting at the airstrip made for the world's best airport lounge." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
"Linyanti Bush Camp review"
The camp is smaller and more intimate than some and very well organised by Noreen and her team. Our guide, Tati, was a lovelly man. He was a real gentleman and tried to give us the best views of the game that he safely could. He was informative and for my money deserved a medal for patience with one tourist who would have tried the patience of a saint. One guest had a birthday whilist we were there and celebrations duly took place including singing by the staff and the cutting of a cake.
The wildlife highlight was the hunting by lions of a herd of buffalo. Whilst we did not see a kill we did track the lions for some time and got many photos and lots of video. For those that like it, the birdlife is superb. After dark a spotlight is used so that the action continues well after sundown. All the water this year meant that there are plenty of mosquitos but nets and repellant are provided to keep the worst at bay.
This is a place where you quickly feel as if you have been a resident for much longer than you actually have. That is a real compliment to the staff. At the time of our visit there was no qualified guide for walking safaris but that will be rectified soon." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"Rising waters are changing Linyanti"
But whereas before I guess one of the main attractions was sitting on your terrace above the plain viewing the animals, this no longer applies. And because water is everywhere now, the animals can drink anywhere and are no longer concentrated in a few spots even on the river bank.
In the bush and trees back from the river there is still good game viewing though.
The camp, in terms of staff, service and comfort, is very good (except the thermostat on the shower was particularly sensitive!). In recognition of the situation described above, our guide (Anthony - excellent) took us on a full day game drive down to Savuti, which was great and much appreciated as above and beyond his call of duty - almost our last sighting was a leopard! This was a long day though and may not suit everyone.
As the river situation is changing at the moment I'd recommend checking the latest situation with Expert Africa." See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana
"Birding in LInyanti"
The tent is well furnished although again the shower was frustrating.
Our guide Tati took to heart our statement that we were interested in birds. Given that we had seen so much wildlife and big game at the other three camps he focused on driving us very slowly through the areas where he pointed out everything, including birds so small we didn't know they were there. He seemed to memorise Anne's sightings list and made a big effort to fill in the gaps. It was, for us, the perfect way to end the series of camps.
The mopane woodland is a different environment and we saw few big animals - but that was because of what we did and the other guests had a number of good sightings.
The walk was interesting - there were five guests and Tati led with Pilot as backup . Pilot discovered that there were lions nearby but they went away before we could see them. Anything can happen on a walk.
There were various routes here which could not be accessed because of the high water levels." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
"Linyanti Bush Camp review"
Great variety of bird life, big game more difficult to view due to Mopane woodland and not being as concentrated as normal because of higher than normal water level, but often felt more rewarding when seen in bush rather than savannah grassland
Very comfortable tents, excellent food
Welcoming and helpful attitude from manager and staff, flexible re meals if guests occupied in guiding.
Just six tents made it feel more personal and allowed us to have the benefit of our own guide and landcruiser for our family of four, which was brilliant
Generally felt less corporate and more welcoming than Ker and Downey at Shinde" See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana
"Wildlife not as expected. Camp Excellent."
The main reason we went on a safari was to see wild dogs and predators and we missed them at this camp. Would not recommend this camp for people who want to see a variety of animals." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
"Linyanti Bush Camp review"
Excellent camp, no reservations about it. (Tho we later became used to having hot water bottles in our beds in other camps - a welcome luxury).
The camp manager Martin was conspicuous by his absence throughout our stay - we felt the staff were compensating for a lack of leadership from him." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 8n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
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