|  | Zibalianja Camp is an intimate camp offering panoramic views over the Linyanti floodplains.
- Game drives
- Bush walks
- Night drives
| Zibalianja Camp is a small, intimate tented safari camp situated on a palm island on the edge of Botswana's northern Linyanti Swamps. Close by is the lagoon after which the camp is named. There are panoramic views of open floodplains dotted with palms. |
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Environment
The Selinda private wildlife concession straddles the Selinda Spillway which is the only ephemeral waterway linking the Okavango to the Linyanti swamps. The area is rich in game and has the second highest concentration of elephant in Southern Africa. Particularly well known for its hippo-killing lions and healthy wild dog population. The open nature of the floodplains makes this an excellent area for cheetah viewing.
Hosts
Your hosts at Zibalianja are Monika and Chris. They arrived at Zibalianja from Mpumalanga in South Africa. Both have extensive experience in the safari industry. They have guided in the Kruger National Park, East Africa, and Botswana. Monika speaks four languages and worked in the Delta in 2001.
Your guides are Andre Joubert (41yrs) and Motsamai Morundu (23yrs). A career conservationist, Andre has worked in many diverse environments: Namibia's Skeleton Coast; South Africa's Kruger National Park; Botswana's Khama Rhino Sanctuary; Motswari Private Game Reserve, and even a bird observatory in Western Australia! His experience extends from the eco-tourism of safari camps, mobiles & walking safaris to hands-on conservation management. An extrovert by nature, his position as manager & guide at Zib is right up his street.
Motsamai Morundu has grown up in the Okavango area, his home being near Shakawe in the panhandle. Motsamai joined Zibalianja in 1996 as a casual labourer, helping with the construction and development of the camps. His drive and ambition earned him a permanent position as a waiter on the walking safaris. From there he moved to Truck assistant until he passed his heavy duty license and took charge of the truck. All the while he was quietly studying for his professional guides license. He passed the exam at first attempt and was delighted to be offered the guiding position at Zib. His affable nature, sharp eyes and natural bush skills have made him a top notch guide. | Facilities
Facilities include a curio shop and fully stocked bar. There is a campfire for cool evenings as well as a viewing deck offering magnificent views over the plains. The camp is lit by solar lighting.
There is a daily laundry service. | Accommodation
3 Meru style tents en suite
The twin-bed safari tents are on raised wooden platforms with flysheet and shadenet cover.
Bathrooms have with fully integrated modern facilities. | ecoQuest
 Community:
The Selinda Foundation Trust
This trust was set up in 1995 to assist in the funding of conservation projects and/or research on the Selinda Private Reserve, & community projects in village communities, in particular those of the Chobe Enclave. The Foundation is committed to the improved management of natural resources for the future well-being of Botswana's wildlife and its people.
Some of the projects that the Foudation has been involved in are:
- Donation of books to the Liswaani Community Junior Secondary School.
- Sole sponsorship of the Liswaani CJSS Wildlife Club. Selinda staff present monthly, interactive talks to the students and host educational field trips to The Selinda and Chobe National Park - all emphasizing environmental education.
- Funding of the Chobe Wildlife Trusts' Conservation Officer's salary
- Providing funds for the same Officer to attend workshops & seminars on environmental education.
- Funding of a 2 year project to investigate the impact of problem animals on local communities.
- Support for a research program investigating trans-boundary migration of large herbivores, with the long term view of creating trans-frontier conservation areas.
- Support of vegetation researchers on The Selinda, currently cataloguing the flora of the reserve. | Rate includes
. All meals
. Accommodation
. Game viewing activities
. Local taxes
. Refreshments (excluding premium estate wines)
. Laundry | Rate excludes
. Certain bar purchases
. Curio shop
. Tips and gratuities
. Road/air transfer
. Email/fax facilities
. Any item not included in an itinerary |
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