Selinda Walking Trails

Overview
Selinda Walking Trails has two trails camps in two contrasting areas.
Mokoba Camp is located on the fringes of an enormous open plain, close to the Kwando waterways.
This open savannah area is usually teeming with wildlife of all shapes and sizes.
Then there is Tshwene Camp which is located to the west within a more forested area in a completely contrasting location.
Spending a night at each camp gives guests the most wonderful walking safari experience.

The adventure begins and ends at the Selinda airstrip with the optional extension either before or after the trail at one of Selinda or Zibadianja Camps.

Over the three-night trail, guests walk under the guidance of an experienced, armed professional guide and a bushman tracker.

With only about 7km walking between camps, the emphasis is on exploring Africa and its wonders at a pace set by the guests.

A wildlife walk of about 3km is enjoyed each afternoon, returning before dark to enjoy sundowners around the camp fire.

Camp Accommodation

The trails camps, Mokoba and Tshwene,
are semi-permanent and comprise three
twin-bedded mini-Meru style tents on
raised wooden decks with facilities for a
sleep-out option.

En-suite facilities include a hand basin
and flush toilet, whilst a shared twin
hot bucket shower can be enjoyed from
the privacy of the secluded "ablution deck"
with a view of the surrounding floodplains.

Lighting is provided by means of hurricane
lanterns and a battery system and hot water
is provided by means of either a solar- or
gas-powered system depending on weather
conditions.

Luggage is transferred from camp to camp
so guests only carry their cameras and binoculars.

The camp's hostess handles all the camp
chores with our camp staff

Itinerary
Day 1:
Guests are met at the Selinda airstrip and
transferred through to the first camp - either
Mokoba situated on the floodplains in the north
east of the concession, or Tshwene situated
on the Selinda Spillway.

After settling in the afternoon takes the form
of an easy walk in the vicinity of camp with the
armed guide.
This may be only a couple of kilometres in
duration depending on what is encountered
and allows the protocols of walking in a big
game area to be established and for guests
to acclimatise to the environment.
The day winds down around the camp fire
watching hearty meals being prepared on the coals and listening to the night sounds which may include roars of resident lion prides or
the 'prrrp' call of African Scops-Owl.

Day 2:
After an early wake-up call and light breakfast, guests head out on a morning walk exploring the surroundings and in search of both large mammals and all the other interesting facets of the environment.

While plains game such as zebra, wildebeest,
giraffe and impala are commonly encountered, the focus of the walk is also on medical and traditional uses of plants, the rudiments of tracking, insects and birds.
Large species such as buffalo and elephant
are also frequently encountered and sightings with predators such as lion are possible.

We return to camp for brunch and enjoy a
midday siesta before a shorter late afternoon walk in the vicinity of camp.
Our evening meal is often enjoyed around
the fire, with time for reflection before retiring.

Day 3:
After an early wake-up call and
light breakfast, guests head out on a
morning walk that will take them to their
next camp in a different part of the concession.

This allows exposure to a variety of
habitats and ensures good opportunities
for game viewing depending on season
and also local dynamics.

This is a gentle nature walk and en route
to the next camp we have time for game
viewing and ecological interpretation.

We arrive in time for brunch and the
relaxing midday period is spent settling in
camp and resting.

In the afternoon we enjoy our customary
shorter walk complete with sundowners
and a return to the welcoming camp fire.

Day 4:
After an early wake-up call and light breakfast
we enjoy the flexibility of either a short walk
or a morning game drive en route to
departure from the Selinda airstrip
or an extended stay at either of Zibadianja
or Selinda Camps

lion pair

Selinda Trail: 4 days / 3 Night Package

01 March 2008 to 15 June 2008
USD 2175 | €1474| ZAR16320
per person / sharing

single supplement : USD 555| €376| ZAR4164

16 June 2008 to 30 November 2008
USD 2925 | €1983| ZAR21948 pp/sharing

single supplement : USD 555| €376| ZAR4164

Includes
accommodation on a per person sharing
basis, all meals from lunch on day 1 to the
end of the scheduled safari, a reasonable
amount of soft drinks, wine and beer at meal
times, national park fees and activities as
specified in the detailed itinerary.

Excludes: flights, visas, compulsory insurance, laundry, all relevant entry and departure government taxes, all personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls, etc.), gratuities, optional extra activities, pre and post safari tours and meals or accommodation before or after the safari.

Notes

Each departure is guaranteed with a
minimum of 2 confirmed guests and
operates with a maximum of 6 guests per safari

Guests need to arrive at Selinda after
midday on Day 1 for the start of the trail

Age Limits: children from the age of 16
are welcome on all scheduled departures.

For guests over the age of 65, a certified
medical certificate of full health must be provided.

The trail is for reasonably fit guests over the age of 16 years.

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