DISCOVER SAVUTE ELEPHANT LODGE
DISCOVER SAVUTE ELEPHANT LODGE
Situated in a remote corner of the Chobe Desert, various animal clans congregate at the Savute. Safari lovers are enamoured by the region's geology, along with the high concentrations of majestic elephants and lions in the area. It's here where you will find Savute Elephant Lodge, our eco-conscious and ideally located oasis.
AT A GLANCE
ACCOMMODATION
12 luxury tented rooms, lodge capacity of 24 guests
DINING
All-inclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner, including Boma rituals and campfire dining, as well as an open-air lounge, dining area and bar
FEATURES
Spa treatments, curio shop, TV lounge, reference library, lookout hide and swimming pool
ACTIVITIES
Game drives, star gazing, birdwatching, spa treatments
LOCATION
Savute channels, Chobe National Park
Cocktail o’Clock
Bar and Lounge
Sublime Dining
Restaurant
Splash with a View
Swimming Pool
Front-Row Seats
Lookout Hide
Captivating Chobe
Savute Channel
African Botanicals
Spa Tent
Come On In
Reception
Authentically African
Mothupi’s Boma
Cocktail o’Clock
Bar and Lounge
Settle in and relax with a cocktail in hand and absorb the views from our chic and airy bar.
GETTING HERE
As soon as you land in Maun or Kasane, leave it to us to take care of all your inter-camp transfers.
- From Maun to Savute Elephant Lodge: 50 minutes
- From Eagle Island Lodge to Savute Elephant Lodge: 45 minutes
- From Savute Elephant Lodge to Kasane: 40 minutes
- From Kasane to Livingstone: 24 minutes
- From Maun to Kasane: 1 hour 5 minutes
Our History
David Livingstone, a meticulous observer and diarist, passed through the Savute Channel in 1851, noting the area as a dismal swamp. It stayed that way for the next 70 years, eventually drying up completely, allowing leadwood and trees to grow where water once lay. Quite suddenly, and with no one knowing why, the Savuti channel started flowing again and goes from dry to wet unpredictably – unpredictable being the literal translation for the Setswana word, Savuti. Today we know these changes are directly related to tectonic plate movements, and this channel has been dry since 2015.
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BUSH CONCIERGE
Our bush concierge is on hand to tailor your safari adventure to you. Venture into an ancient grove of baobab trees, a stone's throw from centuries-old Bushmen paintings. Spot elephants splashing at the watering hole at our unique, eye-level viewing hide. Or head out to spot a pack of magnificent Savute lions. Whichever you choose, unparalleled adventure awaits.
THE WILDLIFE
Often referred to as the elephant capital of the world, Savute’s wildlife is best described by filmmaker Brad Bestelink, whose National Geographic Wild documentary ‘Savage Kingdom’ was filmed in the Savute area. “The remote African savannah,” he said, “is home to the competing animal clans who push natural law to its limits.”
The Marsh Pride and the Northern Pride are the dominant lion prides in the area, who are extremely territorial and are known to grow as big as forty strong. Around December, the second biggest migration of zebra in the world occurs from the Linyanti through Savute and on to the Mababe Depression. The dazzling zebra herds remain in the Savute area for several weeks, giving birth to their young and feeding on the sweet new grasses before moving further on south to Mababe. These same zebra herds reappear in Savute again around March and April as they make their way back to their dry season range along the Chobe and Linyanti Rivers.
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY SAFARI
A family safari* in Botswana is a wonderful opportunity to explore the natural beauty of this stunning African country with your loved ones. Be led by our experienced guides who will ensure that your family has a safe and unforgettable experience.
**children should be 6 and above, except on special request.
Possible inclusions:
- Children’s amenities (one soft toy, milk and cookies turndown, safari story)
- Option to focus on smaller birds, animals and insects
- Baking in the kitchen with the chefs, bush games and educational stargazing
- Bush skills and survival skills such as making rope, bow and arrows, and learning traditional plant uses
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY SAFARI
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +27 (0)21 483 1600