Discover the hidden secrets of wild Africa in the time-old tradition of the continent’s great explorers…
“Selinda Explorer’s Camp is where you can sit with your feet in the sand and listen to or tell stories of your safari adventures and is in an intimate camp built near the ground.” Dereck continues, “In fact, this Explorer Collection safari camp follows the kind of camps Beverly, and I have used for filming or research our whole lives. And yet, although offering an affordable Botswana safari experience, the camp has Persian carpets, exudes a real explorer’s camp feel, includes a lot of brass and copper, and is handmade by us just for you.”
Subtly placed under the shade of the riverine forest, the camp’s style is reminiscent of early African explorers’ philosophies and practices. Whiling away afternoons under the canopy of African ebony and Mopane trees, interspersed with guided walks, canoeing, and early morning and late afternoon / early evening wildlife drives, make this affordable Botswana safari camp a respite from the “daily grind” of a traditional safari.
This authentic tented camp draws on the classic East African safari traditions with beautifully detailed campaign-style furniture made from recycled hardwoods and soft furnishings from Zanzibar and the East.
The four custom-designed, semi-permanent guest tents provide comfort and style, each with a magnificently raw spirit. Each tent offers guests a well-appointed bedroom, covered veranda, private ‘bustani open-air bathroom’ complete with hot water showers and a flush loo. Three tents each sleep two guests sharing, and there is a 2-bedroomed family tent, ideally for a family of four or two couples travelling together. All the guest tents are at ground level, on slightly raised platforms.
Selinda Explorers Camp is an unassuming camp, light on its footprint but heavy on its experiential luxury. The atmosphere of the camp is one of bush elegance with a relaxed style, complemented by attentive staff, private, professional service and fabulous food.
Selinda Explorers Camp is an ideal property for those guests who want to experience Botswana’s extraordinary
Selinda Explorers Camp is located in the 130,000-hectare Selinda Reserve of northern Botswana and is built on the banks of the Selinda Spillway, about one hour west of its sister camp, Selinda.
Room Types
Tented Accommodation
(3 ROOMS)
This authentic tented camp draws on traditions of the classic East African safari with beautifully detailed campaign style furniture made from recycled hard woods, and soft furnishings from Zanzibar and the East. The custom-designed semi-permanent tents consist of two rooms plus verandah, as well as a private open air ‘bustani bathroom’ with hot water showers and flush loo. All tents are raised just off the ground including the main lounge and dining area. This is an unassuming camp, light on its footprint but heavy on its experiential luxury. The atmosphere of the lodge is one of bush elegance with relaxed bohemian style, complemented by attentive staff, private professional service and fabulous food.
2 Bedroom Family Tent
(1 ROOM)
This authentic tented camp draws on traditions of the classic East African safari with beautifully detailed campaign style furniture made from recycled hard woods, and soft furnishings from Zanzibar and the East. The custom-designed semi-permanent tents consist of two rooms plus verandah, as well as a private open air ‘bustani bathroom’ with hot water bucket showers and flush loo. All tents are at ground level, including the main lounge and dining area. This is an unassuming camp, light on its footprint but heavy on its experiential luxury. The atmosphere of the lodge is one of bush elegance with relaxed bohemian style, complemented by attentive staff, private professional service and fabulous food.
Accommodating Children and sharing accommodation
• We look forward to having children stay with us who are 6 years and older;
• The family tent can accommodate a family of 2 adults and 1 or 2 children.
• Families will be combined with other guests on all activities
• Children must be a minimum of 8 years old to participate in extensive walking activities (Young Explorers program excepted). Canoeing - the minimum age to participate in this activity is from 12 years
• Young children must be supervised as the camp is open, with high predator densities in and around camp and there is water surrounding camp
• Great Plains Young Explorers program – thoughtfully designed to explore a range of experiences and topics from birding to cooking to art to tracking wildlife.
Property Facilities
Room Facilities
Bar
Dressing Gowns
Battery Charging Facilities
En-Suite
Eco Friendly
Fan
Kiddies Club
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Outside Shower
Pool
Pure Cotton Linen
Private Vehicle Available
Safe
Restaurant
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
Activities on Site
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching
Helicopter Scenic Flights
Boating
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Helicopter Scenic Flights
Night Drives
Practice Green
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
RATING
TYPE
Luxury Tented Camp
NO. ROOMS
4
CHECK-IN TIMEAfter 14h00
CHECK-OUT TIMEOn or before 11h00
AVAILABLE
Credit Card
LODGE SEASONS & OPENING
Year Round
IDEAL LENGTH OF STAY
3 - 4 Nights
CHILD POLICY
Minimum age is 6 years
CAMP
Not Fence
SPOKEN LANGUAGES
English
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Access directions
• Light aircraft transfers either from Kasane airport (55 mins) or Maun airport (45 min) to Selinda airstrip
• Private Air charter access available;
• Selinda Explorers Camp is a 50-minute drive from its airstrip;
Maun Airport (IATA: MUB, ICAO: FBMN) is an international airport serving the town of Maun in the North-West District of Botswana. It is on the north side of the town and is accessible by shuttle bus or taxi.
Maun Airport serves as the main gateway to the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. Many tour operators offer chartered flights over the Delta and to Botswana destinations such as the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest seasonal wetlands in Africa. There are also daily scheduled flights to destinations in Botswana and South Africa.
Wilderness Air operates regular charter flights from its Windhoek-Eros-hub, Namibia to Maun ( Wikipedia)
Kasane International Airport (IATA: BBK, ICAO: FBKE) is an airport serving Kasane, a town in the Chobe District of Botswana. The airport is located along the A33 Road, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the town and 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the border with Namibia.
Air Botswana provides scheduled service between Kasane and Gaborone on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Numerous charter flight operators offer flights to other destinations in the vicinity.
Because it is near Chobe National Park, the airport is mainly used for tourism. Most lodges in the Kasane area provide shuttles from and to the airport. A bus shuttle is available for travel to Victoria Falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
NAME
Great Plains Conservation Botswana Camps: Stay 4 Pay 3
TYPE
Stay / Pay
BOOKING VALIDITY
11 November 2021 - 31 May 2022
TRAVEL DATES
11 January 2022 - 31 May 2022
Great Plains Conservation Botswana Camps: Stay 4 Pay 3
About the Special
WHY NOT ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT WITH US ON YOUR NEXT SAFARI TO BOTSWANA?
STAY FOR 4 NIGHTS AT ONE OF OUR BOTSWANA CAMPS AND ONLY PAY FOR 3!
Terms and Conditions
Booking Terms and Conditions:
• This offer is valid for all guest reservations staying from 01 November 2021 - 31 May 2022 &
01 November - 19 December 2022 (excluding 20 December 2021 - 10 January 2022);
• Private vehicle and guide rates are additional;
• This offer is valid to all standard guest U$D rate accommodation reservations;
• All stays include return scheduled air transfers to / from our camps;
• Offers cannot be combined and are offered on a stand alone basis per reservation;
• This offer is valid for a safari stay of a minimum of 4 nights at one of the following Botswana camps -
Great Plains Conservation Botswana: Strengthen and renew your vows in Africa
TYPE
Wedding Special
BOOKING VALIDITY
11 November 2021 - 14 June 2022
TRAVEL DATES
11 January 2022 - 14 June 2022
Great Plains Conservation Botswana: Strengthen and renew your vows in Africa
About the Special
When staying on honeymoon, at any of our Great Plains camps, we would like to give you a gift from ourselves, where the celebrating couple each receive 25% off their Great Plains accommodation costs!
Terms and Conditions
Booking Terms and Conditions:
• Offer specific to your choice of camp’s Green or Shoulder Season period;
• The validity period for the above offer in Botswana and Kenya is 11 January -
14 June and 01 November - 19 December annually;
• This offer cannot be combined with any of the other specials on offer;
• Offer valid to guests holding Marriage certificate, within 6 months of the ceremony, or celebrating their 40 or older wedding anniversaries!
NAME
Great Plains Conservation: Stay a Little Longer
TYPE
Override
BOOKING VALIDITY
11 November 2021 - 31 October 2022
TRAVEL DATES
15 October 2022 - 31 October 2022
Great Plains Conservation: Stay a Little Longer
About the Special
Want to stay out and drive a little longer in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, float down the Zambezi River in the Sapi Reserve one last time, or follow the channels of Botswana’s waterways in search of big tuskers and lions?
Whatever your preference take advantage of our shoulder season rates, when staying a little longer with us in the peak season.
Terms and Conditions
Booking Terms and Conditions:
• Stay a minimum 6 night stay, regardless of camps, or where they are located, as long as they are in the same itinerary, during the period 15 - 31 October 2022, qualify for shoulder season rates;
• Free included inter-camp air transfers restrictions may apply to some camps;
• Offer cannot be combined.
NAME
Great Plains Conservation: Heli the Selinda Thrillway
TYPE
Value Add
BOOKING VALIDITY
11 November 2021 - 31 October 2022
TRAVEL DATES
01 June 2022 - 31 October 2022
Great Plains Conservation: Heli the Selinda Thrillway
About the Special
Stay for 6 nights with us at our Botswana properties during the annual flooding of the Okavango Delta and receive a complimentary helicopter transfer between the Duba Plains and Selinda Reserves!
For guests staying at either our Selinda Reserve camps combined with Duba Plains Reserve camps for a minimum of 6 nights, the inter-camp air transfer between these two iconic wildlife areas will receive a FREE thrilling helicopter transfer!
This 35 minute helicopter flight offers a uniquely spectacular aerial view of the Northern Okavango Delta region between the Selinda and Duba Plains Reserves.
Terms and Conditions
Booking Terms and Conditions
• This offer is valid for all guest reservations staying from 01 June - 31 October 2022;
• The free one-way helicopter air transfer is between the Duba Plains Reserve and Selinda Reserves camps or vice versa;
• Minimum 2 guests required for helicopter transfers.
NAME
Great Plains Conservation Botswana Camps: Stay 4 Pay 3
TYPE
Stay / Pay
BOOKING VALIDITY
11 November 2021 - 19 December 2022
TRAVEL DATES
01 November 2022 - 19 December 2022
Great Plains Conservation Botswana Camps: Stay 4 Pay 3
About the Special
WHY NOT ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT WITH US ON YOUR NEXT SAFARI TO BOTSWANA?
STAY FOR 4 NIGHTS AT ONE OF OUR BOTSWANA CAMPS AND ONLY PAY FOR 3!
Terms and Conditions
Booking Terms and Conditions:
• This offer is valid for all guest reservations staying from 01 November 2021 - 31 May 2022 &
01 November - 19 December 2022 (excluding 20 December 2021 - 10 January 2022);
• Private vehicle and guide rates are additional;
• This offer is valid to all standard guest U$D rate accommodation reservations;
• All stays include return scheduled air transfers to / from our camps;
• Offers cannot be combined and are offered on a stand alone basis per reservation;
• This offer is valid for a safari stay of a minimum of 4 nights at one of the following Botswana camps -
Great Plains Conservation Botswana: Strengthen and renew your vows in Africa
TYPE
Wedding Special
BOOKING VALIDITY
11 November 2021 - 19 December 2022
TRAVEL DATES
01 November 2022 - 19 December 2022
Great Plains Conservation Botswana: Strengthen and renew your vows in Africa
About the Special
When staying on honeymoon, at any of our Great Plains camps, we would like to give you a gift from ourselves, where the celebrating couple each receive 25% off their Great Plains accommodation costs!
Terms and Conditions
Booking Terms and Conditions:
• Offer specific to your choice of camp’s Green or Shoulder Season period;
• The validity period for the above offer in Botswana and Kenya is 11 January -
14 June and 01 November - 19 December annually;
• This offer cannot be combined with any of the other specials on offer;
• Offer valid to guests holding Marriage certificate, within 6 months of the ceremony, or celebrating their 40 or older wedding anniversaries!
Maun Airport (IATA: MUB, ICAO: FBMN) is an international airport serving the town of Maun in the North-West District of Botswana. It is on the north side of the town and is accessible by shuttle bus or taxi. <<<< Maun Airport serves as the main gateway to the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. Many tour operators offer chartered flights over the Delta and to Botswana destinations such as the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest seasonal wetlands in Africa. There are also daily scheduled flights to destinations in Botswana and South Africa. <<<< Wilderness Air operates regular charter flights from its Windhoek-Eros-hub, Namibia to Maun >>> Credit Wikipedia
Maun Airport (IATA: MUB, ICAO: FBMN) is an international airport serving the town of Maun in the North-West District of Botswana. It is on the north side of the town and is accessible by shuttle bus or taxi. <<<< Maun Airport serves as the main gateway to the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. Many tour operators offer chartered flights over the Delta and to Botswana destinations such as the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest seasonal wetlands in Africa. There are also daily scheduled flights to destinations in Botswana and South Africa. <<<< Wilderness Air operates regular charter flights from its Windhoek-Eros-hub, Namibia to Maun >>> Credit Wikipedia
Maun Airport (IATA: MUB, ICAO: FBMN) is an international airport serving the town of Maun in the North-West District of Botswana. MAP - Credit wikipedia
Kasane International Airport (IATA: BBK, ICAO: FBKE) is an airport serving Kasane, a town in the Chobe District of Botswana. The airport is located along the A33 Road, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the town and 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the border with Namibia.<<<<< Air Botswana provides scheduled service between Kasane and Gaborone on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Numerous charter flight operators offer flights to other destinations in the vicinity.<<<<<< Because it is near Chobe National Park, the airport is mainly used for tourism. Most lodges in the Kasane area provide shuttles from and to the airport. A bus shuttle is available for travel to Victoria Falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Credit : Hp.Baumeler - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,
Kasane International Airport (IATA: BBK, ICAO: FBKE) is an airport serving Kasane, a town in the Chobe District of Botswana. The airport is located along the A33 Road, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the town and 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the border with Namibia.<<<<< Air Botswana provides scheduled service between Kasane and Gaborone on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Numerous charter flight operators offer flights to other destinations in the vicinity.<<<<<< Because it is near Chobe National Park, the airport is mainly used for tourism. Most lodges in the Kasane area provide shuttles from and to the airport. A bus shuttle is available for travel to Victoria Falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Credit : Hp.Baumeler - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,