Conservancy
Linyanti Concession
Botswana 1,250 km² (483 mi²) Est. 1995
About Linyanti Concession
The Linyanti Concession encompasses a pristine wilderness area along the Linyanti River and marshes in northern Botswana. This exclusive private concession offers some of the finest game viewing in Africa, with enormous elephant herds, significant wild dog populations, and exceptional predator sightings. The combination of riverfront, marshland, and mopane woodland creates diverse habitats with limited visitor numbers.
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Safari Tours
4.0
Avg Rating
4/5
Big Five
31
Years Protected
Highlights
- Exclusive and private with very limited guest numbers
- Enormous elephant herds along the Linyanti River
- Excellent wild dog and predator sightings
- Night drives and walking safaris permitted in private concession
- Superb luxury camps with outstanding guiding
Considerations
- Very expensive with luxury camps only
- Only accessible by light aircraft transfer
- High malaria risk area
- Limited to guests of specific lodge operators
Wildlife
Big Five Status
🦁
Lion
common
🐆
Leopard
occasional
🐘
Elephant
common
🦬
Buffalo
common
🦏
Rhino
Not present
Notable Species
Lion
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Cape Buffalo
Common
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Hippo
Common
Kudu
Occasional
Impala
Common
Wild Dog
Common
Hyena
Common
Crocodile
Common
Common Occasional Rare
Best Time to Visit
Jan
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Nov
Dec
Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal
Climate Overview
Getting There
Fly to Kasane Airport (BBK) or Maun Airport (MUB), then take a light aircraft charter to the concession airstrip. Road access is extremely difficult and not recommended.
Nearest Airport
Kasane Airport (BBK)
Nearest City
Kasane
Drive Time
6 hours