The Linyanti WetlandsThe Linyanti Wetlands lie northeast of theOkavango Delta, on the border with Namibia'sCaprivi Strip. This huge wilderness area stretchesfrom the winding Linyanti River and encompassespapyrus swamps, shady forests and opengrasslands fragrant with wild sage. Such diversehabitats support varied and prolific game. Theregion is superb for elephant, at their mostspectacular along the Linyanti River, wherebreeding herds in their hundreds can frequentlybe seen crossing. There are some pretty drives along thefloodplains where red lechwe, impala, zebra,waterbuck and giraffe can be found amongst awealth of colourful birdlife including little bee-eaters, glossy ibis and pinkbacked pelicans. Awayfrom the river, forests of jackalberry and bird-plum trees are alive with large troops of baboon.Roan, sable, kudu, impala and buffalo can be seenshading under apple-leaf trees and warthogsforage in the grass. Predators are ever-present,with large resident prides of lion, hyena, leopardand cheetah, and several packs of wild dog. TheLinyanti Wetlands are protected by three ofBotswana's most exciting reserves. The KwandoReserve stretches along the northern reach of theLinyanti River and is renowned for its large packsof wild dog. The Selinda Reserve stretchestowards the Delta and has cheetah as well as lionthat hunt hippo. The Linyanti Reserve has theSavute Channel running through it and is knownfor large herds of elephant as well as predators.LEBALACAMP, KWANDORESERVE, LINYANTIWETLANDSLebala is located on a peninsula of land juttinginto the Linyanti marshes and is accessed by asmall wooden bridge leading over a permanentchannel of water. The attractive main boma israised up on stilts above the waters and has alarge lounge area with a high ceiling and views of floodplains. Game often grazes near camp,especially in the dry season. Lebala's eight largetents are connected by sandy paths and setamongst the shady riverine trees. Each has anoutdoor shower to the rear of the tent and alarge sunny veranda at the front. Activities focuson day and night game drives in open 4x4s.www.audleytravel.com/botswana ?01993 838 530 ?Botswana35DUMATAU, LINYANTIRESERVE,LINYANTIWETLANDSThis camp is built up on high decks so that hippocan pass undisturbed underneath. Woodenwalkways (which squirrels run along) lead to tenthatch and canvas rooms where there arethoughtful touches such as wildlife books, flowers,and animal check lists. The main lodge is an opensided tented structure with squishy sofas set bythe wooden bar and a communal dining room. A sandy area beneath the trees has a camp firewhich is lit every night when guests return fromgame drives. The numerous activities includemorning and afternoon game drives, boat trips inthe middle of the day, walks and a choice of twohides to watch game from.Duma TauLebala CampObserving white backed vulturesLioness and cubs, Linyanti WetlandsZebra in the Linyanti regionSpotted hyena on a kill

Scheduled Departures We work closely with two mobile operators inBotswana who run scheduled trips across thecountry. There are a number of departure dates - usually a couple a week - thus offeringflexibility to fit into your travel dates. Themobile safaris as a general rule start in Maun andexplore the Okavango Delta, Linyanti Wetlandsand Chobe National Park, ending at Livingstonefrom where you can enjoy the Victoria Falls.Similar trips run in the opposite direction. Tripstend to last for around ten days, and it is easy to add on more time either at the start or end of your trip. Guides, Vehicles & Camp CrewOn a scheduled departure the group sizes arerestricted to eight people. When driving fromcamp to camp or on game drives you will travelin a modified land cruiser with four rows ofseats and open sides. Each trip is led by aprofessional guide and backed up by a full campcrew. The crew are the masters of the mobilecamp, erecting tents in minutes, producing threecourse meals from a kitchen under an acaciatree and heating water for bucket showers overan open fire. They are incredibly good at lookingafter your every need, from a hot-chocolateoutside your tent on a chilly morning to a glassof red wine around the campfire at night. If lying in bed watching the tent shake becausean elephant is scratching itself on it, or wakingup to the sound of hyena eating a saucepanappeals to you, then you are probably theperfect candidate for a mobile camping safari.Not for the faint-hearted, mobile camping safarisare a 'back-to-basics' way of exploring Africa. As safari camps get ever more luxurious, we find that many travellers want to escape fromthe cut glass, fluffy towels and butler service andare keen to immerse themselves in the truespirit of safari. Leave behind the plush tents andget back to camping on the ground, dust in yourhair and proper bush around you!Mobile camping safaris36Khwai Adventurer CampLunch on a mobile camping safariA tent on a mobile camping safari.Campfires are lit each night