Savuti Camp
Highlights
- Wildlife viewing drives
- Five water holes nearby, some with hides
- Superb Savuti night drives
- Game walking safari options
- Swimming pool and star beds
- Viewing deck and fire pit
- Wild dogs, elephants and lions
Information
- Lodge type; Luxury Safari Camp
- Location; Linyanti Concession
- Lodge size; 7 safari tents
- Recommended stay; 3-7 nights
A Luxury Wilderness Camp In The Heart Of The Savuti Marsh In The Chobe
The Savuti Camp is situated on the Savute Channel within northern Botswana, a famous waterway in an exciting state of flux. For a quarter of a century, the Savute Channel has been dry, generating wide-open grassland, home to both numbers as well as kinds of wildlife as well as a celebrated predator's enclave.
In 2008, the waters made a comeback, and now the stunning Wilderness Safaris Savuti Camp offers front-row seats for you to enjoy the rich game that has congregated and adapted in its wake.
Along with two-thirds of the Channel situated in the Linyanti concession, visitors have got personal as well as exclusive entry to the abundant game and the natural and geological alterations of which are taking place on a day-to-day and seasonal basis.
There are usually great concentrations of plains game in this, one of Botswana's famed wildlife regions.
Savuti Camp is located in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve in Botswana. It is a small, intimate camp that offers guests a true wilderness experience. The camp is situated on the banks of the Savuti River, which is known for its large population of predators and elephants.
Guests can enjoy game drives, walks, and boat cruises in the reserve, as well as visits to the nearby Chobe National Park.
Rooms and Suites
Each of the seven walk-in tents at Savuti Camp is furnished with king-sized beds, large wardrobes, and writing desks. The en-suite bathrooms come with flush toilets, showers, and double basins. Both the tents and the bathrooms offer stunning views of the Savute Channel's grasslands.
In addition to the en-suite tents, there is also a two-bedroomed family suite. This suite consists of two interconnecting tents, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The family suite is perfect for families or groups of friends travelling together.
Cuisine and Wine
The cuisine and wine at Savuti Camp is luxurious and elegant.
The Savuti Camp offers a variety of dishes, including international favourites as well as traditional African cuisine.
The wine selection is also excellent, with a variety of options to choose from.
Whether you're looking for a delicious meal or a relaxing glass of wine, Savuti Camp has you covered.
Camp Facilities
The guest facilities at Wilderness Safaris Savuti Camp offer guests a wonderful wildlife and safari experience.
The camp's thatched dining area and bar provide a great place to relax and enjoy the company of others.
The plunge swimming pool is perfect for a refreshing swim, while the large observing area with a fire pit offers a fantastic perspective of the waterhole.
WiFi and internet access are available main in and around the thatched central guest area.
Savuti Safari Activities
Discover the Channel and its environments through day and night game drives, nature walks with a guide (on request), as well as numerous well-positioned hides for risk-free, up-close game watching. Savuti Camp's 'wood-pile hide' at the waterhole in front of camp is currently part of the flowing Savute and is renowned for magnificent elephant viewing in the drier winter season months.
Game levels here are usually high, especially in the dry winter period, and aside from considerable plains game, species such as roan and sable antelope, southern giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyaena, black-backed jackal, and wild dog may also be stumbled upon.
In winter, this particular region can also end up being outstanding for the sought-after aardvark and aardwolf, which often tend to be huge ticks on an individual's mammal lists!
In Conclusion
Savuti Camp is a small, intimate camp located on the banks of the Savuti River in Botswana.
The camp offers guests a true wilderness experience, with great concentrations of plains game and excellent views of predators and elephants.
The cuisine and wine at Savuti Camp are luxurious and elegant, and the camp facilities offer guests a wonderful wildlife and safari experience.
Safari activities include day and night game drives, nature walks, and visits to the nearby Chobe National Park.
Savuti Camp is a great choice for those looking for a true wilderness experience in Botswana.
Rates form part of a safari itinerary
Savuti Camp Rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollars (US$)
*Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Twice daily scheduled Savuti activities
- Park fees
- Laundry
- All local drinks
- Local and international flights
- Local transfers (getting to the Savuti)
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities
- Premium drinks; imported brands and champagne
- Visas
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