Savute Safari Lodge

Highlights

In the heart of Chobe National Park lies Savute Safari Lodge.
Savute Safari Lodge is part of a dynamic eco system that is renowned for its concentration of elephant and large lion prides.
Game viewing is extraordinary.
Savuti is famous for its resident bull Elephants.
Game activities are lead by experienced, knowledgeable and professional guides.

Camp Description

Set among ancient camelthorn trees on the banks of the now dry Savute channel, Savute Safari Lodge is part of a dynamic eco system that is renowned for its concentration of elephant and large lion prides.

An exquisite thatch and timber main building houses the lounge, library and cocktail bar.
Viewing deck ideally situated for watching game at the water hole.
Swimming pool on a raised wooden teak deck overlooking the channel.
The dining room is housed in a separate building.
12 Luxury wood, thatch and glass suites sleeping a total of 24 guests.
Spacious interior and large, glass sliding doors set the lodge apart from typical safari accommodation.
Large private viewing decks.
En-suite facilities, with showers.

Game Viewing

Peak season game viewing concentrates on Savuti's famous resident bull Elephants, antelope and Lion prides around half-empty pans and permanent waterhole's. Black-backed Jackal, Bat-eared Fox, Tsessebe, Kudu, Impala, Giraffe and Ostrich abound. The summer rains bring a feast for Lion, Hyena and Cheetah as thousands of migrating Zebra and Wildebeest assemble in a chaotic pattern on the Savuti Marsh. Buffalo herds arrive and migrant birds swell Savuti's resident population of over 300 species. Carmine Bee-eaters perch on the backs of Kori Bustards and Redcrested Korhaans plummet from the sky in daring acrobatic mating displays.

Wildlife Activities

Professional safari guides will reveal the secrets of the African bush while on game activities. Daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles are offered in the Savute area of the Chobe National Park, including the Savute Marsh and a visit to Gubatsa Hills and ancient San rock paintings.

How to Get there

ExpertBotswana can arrange flights to Botswana from Johannesburg or Cape Town into Maun or Kasane, where most safaris start and end. Transfers from Maun/Kasane are done by light aircraft into the camps Inter-camp transfers are done by light aircraft, road, boat or mokoro. Savute Safari Lodge can also be reached by 4x4 vehicle. Alternatively, you can fly into Victoria Falls or Livingstone and take a road/air transfer into the lodge.

Child Policy

No children under 12 years are accepted.

Electricity

Generator power (AC 220V) is available during the day and evening.
Suites are equipped with a 220-volt AC plug for hairdryers and 12-volt DC lighting for night time use, after the generator has been switched off.
Videos batteries can be recharged - AC 220 volts.