ZIBADIANJA


           
 


Introduction
Zibadianja Camp is located in the extreme east of the Selinda Reserve on the floodplain that looks onto the Zibadianja Lagoon. The Zibadianja Lagoon is famous for being the source of the Savute Channel.Its location is just perfect. It's a small camp that is located in a prime wildlife area.Zibadianja is on an island in the plains so it is often surrounded with wildlife. The small waterhole in front is a frequently used spot by elephants.

The uninterrupted views over these productive floodplains are truly breathtaking. The enormous shady trees, the palm fringed savannahs, the high wildlife and birdlife concentrations out front characterise the camp as does the elevated views across the flood plain that forms an extension of Zibadianja Lagoon’s southern shores.

 
 

Facilities
This Premier quality camp has four large and luxuriously appointed double or twin “marquis style” canvas tents that accommodate a maximum of 8 guests. It is THE perfect camp for small groups who are looking for privacy combined with superb accommodation and great wildlife viewing (often directly from ones bed!). Each of the spacious tented rooms is expansive and is close on 100 square meters in size (or around 1000 square feet). Each one of the tents tent is positioned along the edge of the forests to take advantage of the spectacular view over the floodplains and savannas, while offering cool shade. Each tent comprises a spacious bedroom, an en-suite bathroom with copper bath & shower (as well as an additional outdoor shower for those who prefer the outdoors) as well as a separate and comfortable lounge with its private pool. Hot water is available 24 hours a day. A large shady veranda is standard as are overhead fans, flowing and seductive mosquito nets, and a beautiful handcrafted copper fireplace, strategically placed between the bathroom and bedroom for the winter months. The rooms also have evaporative coolers for the summer months. The furniture has been designed and handcrafted by Don Young and his team specifically for Zibadianja and is made from recycled ancient hardwoods.

Activities
There is no set routine at Zibadianja. We are small enough to be flexible. However, from experience, we recommend that wildlife activities are conducted when the wildlife is most active. Generally we explore the reserve in the early morning, late afternoon and at night. The midday siesta time can be spent at one of our waterholes in an elevated hide. However, Zibadianja Camp is located in the heart of a brilliant wildlife area and often the best wildlife viewing at midday could be from your room! Wildlife and nature drives are the primary activity and are conducted in our open, 4x4 Toyota Landcruisers specifically adapted for our conditions. Walking is also encouraged and can either be a short walk from camp or as a full morning’s activity. Walks are led by licensed guides who are firearm experienced. A private vehicle and guide service is available, but this must be booked in advance to guarantee the service. Private vehicles and guides are on a first-come-first-served basis and are at extra cost.

Dining
All meals are table d’hôte and include a light breakfast at dawn, a hearty brunch on return from the morning activity, afternoon tea and snacks before the afternoon activity, rounded off with a three course dinner in the evening. Special meals and requirements can be catered for on request. All local drinks, wines and beers are included in the tariff. One of the advantages of a small camp is that we can be flexible with meal times and can adjust meal times to suit wildlife sightings and individual guest's preferences.

Children
Children are welcome at Zibadianja.