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Discover the pristine Selinda Spillway by canoe

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For anyone with a desire to really explore wild Africa,  this canoe and walking adventure will take you to some of the most remote wilderness areas, lagoons and islands of the Selinda Spillway in Botswana, that cannot be accessed by any other means.

The annual flooding of the Spillway now allows us to offer a magnificent, fully-guided canoe trail along almost 45km of this ancient waterway, flycamping on its banks under the stars at night, and exploring its wildest places and spaces by day.

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An adventure, yes, but this safari does come with its indulgences too. The luxurious element of your safari begins when you arrive at the Zibadianja Lagoon, gateway to Zarafa. This is a private retreat, offering 2200sq ft of understated opulence in one of Africa’s last great wildernesses – the private 320 000-acre Selinda Reserve. Zarafa Dhow Suites offers full exclusivity of the space, staff and catering, making it the perfect spot for an intimate group of family and friends to enjoy a truly rich and personal safari experience.

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If you like the sound of a safari like this, we’d love to put together a personalised itinerary for you. Please fill out the form below and one of our safari specialists will be in touch.

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