This was the last of four camps and our 9th and 10th day of safari. Have to admit we were getting tired by this point. We did not want to be woken up at 5:30 and begged to be woken at 6:30 (Our guide, Gordon, was very accommodating). One of the drives was a walking guided trip and another was a fishing trip (until the hippos repossessed their pond). A nice alternative to drives after so many days on the road.
The rooms again were beautiful although this seemed like a dusty and dry location after 4 days on the flooded delta. The first evening drive, we sat watching the wild dogs for 1 hour while they slept and then started following them as they rose to hunt for their dinner. Fifteen minutes into the hunt Gordon indicated it was time for sundowners and left the hunt in search of an appropriate location. What was that all about? Anyway, we indicated that the two animals we were still trying to see were elephants and hippos and we were not disappointed!
They are in abundance at this camp, along with hungry male lions that didn't want to search for dinner and crocodiles. We saw more young with their moms here than anywhere else which was really special.

Our first evening, the staff set up candlelight dinner for the four of us which was beautiful and very special. Throughout our stay Sharon, the alternate manager, was available and meeting every potential need we could possibly have! A wine cellar was available to select your special bottle (free unless French) and the gift shop here was the best of all four sites.
A fabulous camp with many culinary delights and great staff.
Although 4 camps and 10 days is a bit much, because we found two of the camps lacking in sightings, we are glad that we booked four different camps so that we were able to take in all of the various locations and have a better chance of sightings.

Of the 7 camps we visited in South Africa, Botswana and Zambia, Selinda was my favorite. Great staff.

Since we were the only group (3 couples flying 3 planes together) on our second night, the staff put together a traditional meal, dressing us up in traditional wraps (skirts and headdresses), while giving the men hats and glasses that could have been worn by Dr. Livingstone! The men sat at the table and smoked cigars while the women sat on the floor and gossiped.

The staff also put on a music and dance show and had us join in. Absolutely fantastic!

Of course, great wildlife viewing, although we witnessed some lion cubs that had been abandoned by their mother. The highlight of the trip was being surrounded by a pack of African dogs.

Selinda lived up to all of my expectations. To me this part of Botswana was a bit wilder - everything felt a little bit more raw, and that was fantastic. But Selinda is truly a beautiful camp. Overlooking waterways and expansive floodplains, there is an air of serenity about the place. The communal area was extremely comfortable. Places to share experiences with others and also easy to spend time contemplating the vast wilderness. The tents were gorgeous. Just the right amount of comfort - not too fussy. A great claw foot bath was magic (loads of hot water pressure). Such comfortable beds! The meals were the best I have eaten in Botswana. How do they cook such delicious food in the middle of nowhere?! The activities were excellent. Our guides were wonderful. They really knew their stuff and were so passionate about the land. They did everything they could to ensure you had a great experience on every drive. I saw a great variety of game and being charged by a herd of elephants was something I will never forget! The camp staff were terrific. There was a special warmth from Ella and Chris who could not do enough to make my stay as pleasant as could be. Selinda was the best! I will definitely return for more.

This was my first trip to Africa. It will not be my last and it will not be my last trip to Selinda. The resort sits in the middle of a huge plain and either form the lounge deck or your porch you can watch the herds moving across the plain. The rooms...excuse me...."tents" are wonderful!! Tents? Luxurious 4 poster beds, mahogany furniture, and a marble tub big enough for two with brass fixtures. The staff was wonderful. Our game driver, Motts, was the best driver we had the whole trip by far.