Linyanti
The Linyanti lies between the Okavango Delta and the Chobe River in northern Botswana. Linyanti's Marshes are formed from the Kwando River which flows south from the Angolan highlands through the Caprivi Strip and into Northern Botswana where it fans out as it hits the Kalahari Sands forming the Linyanti Swamps. Secluded and uncrowded, this area of swampy river frontage is reminiscent of the Okavango's permanent waterways with papyrus-lined lagoons, reed-beds and a towering canopy of trees. The large areas of mopane woodland, riverine forests and flood plains provide a hugely diverse habitat that attracts a wealth of wildlife to this region.
Often described as one of the best, wildlife-viewing areas in Africa today, the Linyanti and Savute is famous for its large herds of animals. Animals are present in the Linyanti and Savute during all seasons with their numbers increasing to staggering proportions during the winter in the Linyanti. This happens as the animals move in towards to permanent waters of the Linyanti Marshes and River System from the surrounding regions where no permanent water is found (June – December) till the first rains come in November or December and they move back to the outlying areas such as the Savute.
Elephants and Buffalo are seen all year round however large breeding herds (hundreds strong) can often be seen in the winter time. Lion and Hyena are the dominant predators here however leopard, cheetah and wild dog are seen fairly regularly. If you allow yourself adequate time here (a minimum of three to four days is recommended) you will probably see nearly all the major mammal species including giraffe, elephant, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, and buffalo.
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