Savuti Botswana
REMOTE, WILD, AND FAMOUS FOR BIG GAME
Untamed Savuti Gives a Front-Row Seat to Exceptional Wildlife
Botswana’s Savuti (Savute) Channel is located in the world-famous Chobe Nationa Park. It is a must-see wildlife destination with incredible natural beauty and 11000 square kilometers of remote and untamed wilderness. Whether you’re tracking elephants or being enchanted by a pride of lions, Savuti is an oasis for all types of wildlife and vegetation. There are the beautiful rocky outcrops of the Gubatsa Hills, formed millions of years ago, desert-like landscapes of scorching sun and hot sand, and large open savannas known for exceptional concentrations of predators.
Savuti National Park Facts
From dry desert plains to rich and unique wetlands, Savuti is a haven for all kinds of wildlife. Within Chobe National Park, you’ll find the largest concentration of elephants in Africa alongside the world-famous elephant-hunting pride of lions. It is a dry and, at times, desolate region that is nevertheless enchanting, wild, and unpredictable. A remote corner of Chobe, Savuti is renowned for explosive big-game viewing.
This harsh and mysterious area is distinguished by the enigmatic Savuti Channel, which flows out into a marshland during the rainy season. You’ll find pans and pools and an abundance of open plains, which are a playground for wildlife. You’ll enjoy incredible predator sightings of leopards, bat-eared foxes, spotted hyenas, jackals, lions, and African wild dogs, in addition to herds of buffalos, elephants, sable antelopes, and giraffes.
Baobab Gallery
Unique ecosystem of Baobab trees
1100 square kilometers
Nature and wildlife reserve
Savuti Lion Pride
Famous elephant-hunting lions
Chobe National Park
Location
Rock Paintings
View primitive rock art by the ancient San people
Our Savuti Camp
Our Savuti (Savute) Camp is on the edges of Chobe National Park. This premier safari destination boasts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife. Discover splendid scenery, untouched lands, and a high density of predatory species. In particular, there is an incredibly healthy population of lions (two prides with over thirty lions at last count). You’ll also witness massive herds of elephants at the local watering holes, healthy populations of wild dogs and hyenas, and a thriving bird life.
Embark on phenomenal game drives to find the best animal sightings, head to the outcrops of the Gubatsa Hills to look at rock paintings, or drive to the Baobab Gallery to see a collection of the curious and beautiful Baobab trees. This area is truly a paradise with plenty to explore and discover every day.
Savuti Wildlife
Savuti offers incredible wildlife sightings. In the dry regions, you can find herds of sable and roan antelope. Around the limited watering holes, find large concentrations of elephants and buffalo along with giraffes, kudu, zebras, wildebeest, and puku. Prides of lion, lone leopards, hyena clans, and packs of wild dogs follow the vast numbers of prey in the area. Every day offers an opportunity for thrilling interactions between jostling animals fighting for minimal water sources. The Savuti wilderness is both mysterious and unpredictable.
Safari Activities
Cave Paintings
Take a short walk off the beaten path in the Gubatsa Hills to discover one-of-a-kind cave paintings drawn by Africa’s first ancestors (the San people).
Game Drives
Traditional game drives are how we explore the bush, discover wildlife, and witness the extraordinary. You can customize your game drive experience with all-day drives or build in rest in the afternoon. It’s up to you.
Baobab Gallery
The Baobab Gallery is a collection of beautiful and curious Baobab trees found to the north. It is a unique and unusual ecosystem that is a must-see when visiting Savuti.
Chobe National Park
Savuti is located within a remote corner of Chobe National Park, which is world famous for its explosive big game viewing and enigmatic Savuti Channel. This is a harsh and exciting environment that combines amazing predator sightings and healthy concentrations of prey wildlife. It is a gorgeous and harsh section with a scorching sun, hot sand, limited available shade, and precious few watering holes that attract animals from all over. There are also the stunning Gubatsa Hills, formed millions of years ago by volcanic movement, that stick out of the plains for miles around. And don’t forget the Savuti Marsh, which is home to hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and more.
Savuti Camp
Our Savuti camp is located within
Chobe National Park, famous for its
large prides of lions & herds of elephants.
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