Selinda Explorers Camp

Just one and a half hours west of Selinda main camp, Selinda Explorers Camp is poised in a remote, treasured location on the famous Selinda Spillway. As the lifeline of the Selinda Reserve, the Selinda Spillway is a crucial gathering point for the wildlife of this pristine 320,000-acre reserve. The intention of Selinda Explorers Camp is to offer the same quality of wildlife experience, while allowing guests to explore outside of the vehicle, by foot and canoe. This classic camp, consisting of four custom-designed tents, transports us back to authentic safaris, but with a modern twist and hospitality.

Subtly placed under the shade of the riverine forest, the camp is designed in the style of the early explorers both in philosophy and practice. Whiling away afternoons under the canopy of jackelberry and mangosteen trees, interspersed with walks and canoeing, make this a respite from the ?daily grind' of a traditional safari. Get out, stretch your legs and feel Africa's pulse; this is the place for you.

In balance with the wild location of this camp; it is ecologically sensitive with solar power, grey water treatment, bore-hole water for drinking, and activities that concentrate on getting back to nature. It is a wildlife hotspot, with huge herds of elephants and buffalo, lion, wild dog, sable and roan antelope all frequently spotted. On safari it is possible to see a tremendous diversity of species, with particular emphasis on the smaller things only seen outside of a vehicle.

It's easy to miss Selinda Explorers Camp, as it is that inconspicuous. And it is designed as such. This is not an ostentatious place, it is rather a place to get back to the nitty-gritty and focus on small details. The camp's atmosphere of authenticity coupled with a bohemian flair makes it a relaxed place to unwind and stay a while. The canvas main area is simple, but shaded and cool, providing a place to rendezvous, contemplate and have a jolly good laugh. Dinner is served under the stars or in the dining area but always wholesome, tasty and cooked over open fire. It is this same fire that then becomes our nightcap spot.

Selinda Explorers is an authentic tented camp drawing on traditions of the classic East African safari with beautifully detailed campaign-style furniture made from recycled hard woods, and soft furnishings from Zanzibar and the East. If the cool shade of the canvas and trees simply isn't enough to quell the mid-day heat, then grab the guide and go for a swim in the refreshing waters of the Spillway.