Savute Safari Lodge

Situated in the southern part of Chobe National Park, Savute Safari Lodge is located on the now dry Savute Channel. The Savute area was fed by the Savute Channel, but has since dried up. Savute Safari Lodge is part of the Desert & Delta Safaris Group of lodges which promotes awareness and conservation of the natural environment.

Savute Safari Lodge accommodates 24 guests in 12 double-sized twin-bedded chalets. The suites have en-suite facilities with a walk-in shower. The materials used to construct the luxury suites, wood, thatch and glass, is extremely suitable for the hot and dry conditions of the area, and ensures comfort to the guests. The décor is surprisingly vibrant and colorful, and a refreshing change to the normally muted earthy tones which are usually associated with safari accommodation. The large glass sliding doors lead out to a private viewing deck, which make Savute Safari Lodge's accommodation different and special.

The thatched and timber main building hosts a lounge, library, and cocktail bar. Amazing sunsets can be viewed from the upstairs viewing deck. Downstairs is a large fireplace which fills the room at night with an unbelievable cozy appearance. Guests have the pleasure to savor the all inclusive delicious meals in a candlelit dining room. The dining room is also used as a conference facility and can seat up to twenty delegates. The swimming pool, on a raised wooden teak deck, offers guests the unique opportunity of swimming and game viewing at the same time.

The active eco-system make for excellent game viewing, and after the first summer rains the once dry parched area is turned into a wetland. Large gatherings of lion prides and packs of hyena can be seen. Lone male elephants roam by their favorite watering holes, soaking up the relief that the rains bring. The lions follow the annual migration of up to 25 000 of zebra closely, ready to attack the weak, and the hyenas are never far behind to feed on the left-over's. The wild dog, an endangered species, can also be sighted in and around the Savute area. Activities include game drives in open safari vehicles, visits to the Gubatsa Hills, where ancient San rock paintings can be viewed. The Savute Marsh hosts large numbers of birdlife, secretary birds, migrating carmine bee eaters, and quelea finches in their thousands, can be sighted. Experienced guides are at hand to assist and aid guests.

Savute Safari Lodge offers world renowned game viewing, luxurious accommodation, and long after the blazing African sun has set on its horizon, this different and special safari experience will still burn bright in the hearts of all guests fortunate enough to have encountered its magic.