5 Star Hotel
Exclusive member since: 2020
Location: Selinda Reserve in Botswana
The completely rebuilt Camp Selinda reopened in 2019. The new Camp Selinda represents the meeting place of three cultures - European, Mokololo and Bayei - and resembles that of the thatched village of Sangwali, one that used to house 3,000 warriors and enough to lend 200 men to David Livingstone during his travels.
Spears, shields and an African version of Robinson Crusoe is the camp's enduring theme and its architectural design elements focus on water, air, earth and fire, which are the foundation of its style. Selinda Camp's design pays homage to water first and foremost, with splashes of crystal blue pools offering views over the equally pristine Selinda Spilway that facilitate its arrival usually by boat.
The billowing silks, which adorn the living room ceilings, are a tribute to the air and evening breeze that also sway the endless sea of grasses nearby. Earth is represented by the abundance of home-cooked meals lovingly prepared in our kitchens.
with fresh ingredients from the land and the glowing flames of our evening fire complete the spirit of harmony with the elements of nature. The camp has three spacious tents, each with thatched roofs and spacious en-suite bathrooms, a large private deck and its own private swimming pool. Each guest tent is unique, designed with its own color palette and theme. In some cultures there is a fifth element, ?the metal?
which is also incorporated into the design. Each space enhances what Livingstone would have had with what he encountered on his travels. But beyond that, we return to the Robinson Crusoe feel, including rope textures, rooms under thatched canopies, hammocks, lots of space, nautical elements and reclaimed wood.
The exclusive VILU Benefits exclusive services that only our clients will have when they stay at Selinda Camp are:
- Private vehicle according to availability on the day of arrival.
