Selinda Concession | Botswana Okavango

Habitat
The area consists of flood plains which are covered in wide open savannah dotted with real Fan Palm trees. The rivers are surrounded by dry woodlands. The rivers themselves are surrounded by floodplains which used to be fairly dry, but in recent years have become true wet floodplains once more. This trend of strong flooding looks set to continue as heavy rains continue to fall in Angola.Wildlife
The area contains some permanent game whose numbers swell in the dry winter months. The Selinda floodplains are home to diverse numbers of antelope, and on an Okavango safari you are likely to see animals including Impala, Kudu, Tessebe, Reedbuck and Steenbuck. The area is also home to Southern Giraffe, Buffalo and plenty of Elephants. The floodplains are home to large numbers of Red Lechwe as well as large herds of Wildebeest, small herds of Elephants and Roan Antelope. Large herds of Burchell's Zebra and Wildebeest arrive in May to be near the permanent waters in the Selinda and Linyanti River.Predators in the area are typical of the Okavango region with Lion being the dominant predator. Spotted Hyenas are also common. The wide open floodplains make the perfect habitat for Cheetahs. You will often find them lounging on an anthill watching out for prey. Selinda is one of the best places in the Okavango to see Wild Dogs as the terrain generally means that you can follow them off-road when they decide to hunt.
Smaller animals in the reserve include Side-Striped Jackal, , Mongooses, Serval, Bat Eared Foxes, Caracals, Aardwolf and African Wildcats.
Birdlife
The birdlife in the region is typical of the Linyanti Region. The reserve is noted for its sightings of the Collared Palm Thrust. The open region is perfect for Ostriches, Secretary Birds, Kori Bustards, Krested Korhaans and various Sandgrouse. The area is also well known for its raptor sightings.When to visit
As with most areas in the Okavango region the best time to visit is in the dry winter months as the vegetation is less dense so you will see more and the wildlife searches for areas of permanent water.![]() Enquiries / Questions |