Savute Safari Lodge

Situated on the banks of Botswana's fabled Stolen River, Savute Safari Lodge is a traditional thatched safari lodge in a setting of singular beauty.

Stretching from the waterways of the Linyanti all the way to Savute Marsh, the winding waterways of the Savute Channel have pumped life into the western section of Chobe National Park for many thousands of generations. But this fickle and unpredictable channel has a fascinating history of flooding and drying up independently of good rainy seasons and flood levels elsewhere - a mystery that has intrigued geologists and other researchers for many years. When David Livingstone discovered the Savute Channel in 1851 it was flowing. Thirty years later the channel had disappeared and the Savute Marsh had dried out, remaining this way for almost 80 years. It flowed again in the late 1950s, continuing until the early 1980s when it again receded, gaining the channel its reputation as 'the river which flows in both directions'.

Activities are organised around game drives throughout the Savute area in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Many trips will also incorporate a visit to the Savute Marsh to give you a chance to see the historic presence of the Savute Channel against a backdrop of teeming wildlife. Guests can also enjoy a visit to the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills - a small hilly outcrop which forms a prominent landmark in the otherwise flat landscape.

Savute also boasts the second-largest summer zebra migration in Africa - its timing is determined by the rains, but usually occurs between November and December and again between February and April, when the zebras move from the rivers in the north in search of the rain-ripe grasslands and full waterholes in the southwest of the Park. The migration is always followed by large numbers of predators.

To ensure a private and relaxing environment, Savute Safari Lodge accommodates just 24 guests in 11 thatched Safari Chalets plus a Family Room which consists of 2 double bedrooms. All the en-suite rooms have been elegantly furnished in calm neutral tones to blend with the natural environment, and feature expansive private decks, and a combined bedroom and lounge area.

The main lodge area is a beautiful two-storey thatch-and-timber building. As well as a guest lounge and bar area, there is a shaded viewing deck, an al fresco dining area and swimming pool with pool loungers - an ideal spot for watching the varied wildlife including the resident elephants as they make their way to the Channel to drink, bathe and play. On cold winter nights, warm up by the camp fire after dinner and listen to the haunting sounds of the African bush unfold around you.

Rates Include

All meals; local branded beverages; scheduled game viewing activities; Park fees; and a laundry service are included.

Children Policy

Children aged 12 years and older are welcome. Rates are on request.

All of the holidays we prepare are tailor-made, but this might give you an idea of how Savute Safari Lodge can be included in you own dream holiday.

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Destination: Botswana and Zimbabwe.

10 night itinerary including Makgadikgadi Pan, Savuti, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe.

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General Information For Guests

Each chalet has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, hand basis and flushing toilet, a fan, a small hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, a flashlight and umbrella, and a room safe. A range of African bio degradable soaps, conditioning shampoo, hand wash, body lotion with insect repellent and shower caps are also supplied in each room, and there are 220V plug points for charging equipment.

The family chalet has 2 bedrooms, both en-suite plus an emergency air horn.

The main lodge has a shaded viewing deck overlooking the waterhole, a lounge area, library area, indoor dining room, an al fresco dining area, bar, curio shop, and swimming pool with pool loungers.

24 hour power is supplied by solar plant, backed up by a generator.

Activities are organised around game drives throughout the Savute area in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Many trips will incorporate a visit to the Savute Marsh to give you a chance to see the historic presence of the Savute Channel at the marsh against a backdrop of wildlife. Guests can also enjoy a visit to the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills, a small hilly outcrop which forms a remarkable landmark in the otherwise flat landscape.

Private dinners can be arranged on request.

A reverse osmosis water treatment plant supplies drinking water (bottled water on request).

There is no Wi-Fi available. There is a guest laptop available with basic internet connection for use in the library area.

Credit cards are accepted.

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