Chobe and Savuti, Botswana

Savute Elephant Lodge

Where wild elephants are part of the camp experience

Elephants that wander right up to elegant, luxury tents

A truly remarkable stay so close to the waterhole and river where the animals choose to congregate in this, the Savute area of Chobe National Park.

Twelve beautifully elegant and well-equipped luxury tents sit well spaced apart in amongst a line of trees. Each has its own large private terrace complete with easy chairs, a hammock and binoculars for optimal viewings of the wildlife that surrounds you here. En suite bathrooms, traditional period-style furniture, luxury linens and a real sense of cushioned seclusion, makes it a deluxe safari stay with privileged twist of adventure given the location.

A traditional boma and attractive shared lounge and library encourage you to really get into the communal camp spirit, and where you can discuss your day’s sightings with other guests around a dining table, a roaring camp fire or a round of gin and tonics.

Highlights

12 air conditioned tented rooms

Swimming pool

Traditional Boma

Curio shop

Central lounge and dining area

Telescopes for star gazing

Wifi

Game drives

Bird watching

Star gazing

Bushmen paintings

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