Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, occupying a total area of 275,000 acres, is located on the southern banks of the Linyanti River where the landscape changes from marshland to lagoons and meandering waterways, leading to open grassland and riverine forest.
This variety of scenery lends itself to some awe-inspiring views of the pristine reserve and the river itself forms a natural border between Namibia and Botswana, whilst across the river northwards lies Namibia's Caprivi Strip.
Linyanti Wildlife Reserve Wildlife
The reserve has a high population of animals, lions and spotted hyenas as the principal predators, with leopards being sighted primarily on night drives. Game densities improve as the season progresses into the drier months and the wildlife migratory species move closer to the water source of the Linyanti River. Herds of elephants can be seen congregating at waterholes and rivers. Zebra also stay in the Linyanti region during winter before moving on to Savuti around October and November. Large concentrations of wild dog can be found here; an especially great time to visit is between July and August when young pups will emerge from their dens.
Linyanti Wildlife Reserve Birds
Carmine bee-eaters can often be seen nesting on the banks of the river and thousands of birds migrate here during the green season.
