Savute Safari Lodge peers out from ancient camelthorn trees on the shores of the Savute channel, the 'stolen river'. The lounge, library and cocktail bar are situated in the exquisite thatch and timber main building where an upstairs viewing deck is ideal for savouring Savute's enchanting sunsets. The twelve tastefully furnished en suite safari suites have spacious interiors, large glass sliding doors and private viewing decks to provide the best views of the plains. In the evening candlelit silver-service dining beckons guests in the elegant dining rooms.
4x4 game drives unveil the secrets of the African bush. Here wild dogs hunt in the channel where crocodiles swam only twenty years ago. The Gubatsa hills shelter leopard and klipspringer and ancient rock paintings of early man's wildlife sightings. Dry season game-viewing concentrates the resident bull elephants, antelope and lion prides around the pans and permanent waterholes. Black-backed jackal, bat-eared foxes, tsessebe, kudu, impala and ostrich abount. The summer rains bring a feast for lion, hyena and cheetah as thousands of migrating zebra and wildebeest assemble in the marshes. Cape buffalo herds arrive and the resident 300 bird species are swelled by migrants. Carmine bee-eaters perch on the backs of kori bustards and redcrested korhaans plummet from the sky in daring aerobatic mating displays. At any time of year the Savute is a rewarding and enriching experience.
Luxury thatch and timber chalets raised on expansive private decks
En-suite bathroom comprising of a shower, hand basin and toilet
Fans in all guest rooms
220V Plug points for charging equipment
A range of African bio degradable soaps, conditioning shampoo, hand wash, body lotion with insect repellent and shower caps are supplied in each room
A hairdryer is available from the lodge reception
Tea and coffee making facilities in each room
Flashlight available in each room
Gowns supplied in each room
Umbrella’s for the rainy season
Battery operated reading lights, desk light and bathroom light at night
Small safe for valuable
Luxury thatch and timber 2 bedroom chalet raised on an expansive private deck
Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms each with a shower, vanity and toilet
Sliding doors leading off both bedrooms and lounge area, onto an expansive shared deck
Fans in all guest rooms
220V Plug points for charging equipment
A range of African bio degradable soaps, conditioning shampoo, hand wash, body lotion with insect repellent and shower caps are supplied in each room
A hairdryer is available from the lodge reception
Tea and coffee making facilities in each room
Flashlight available in each room
Gowns supplied in each room
Battery operated reading lights, desk light and bathroom light at night
Umbrella’s for the rainy season
Small safe for valuables
Emergency air horn for emergency situations
Bar, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Restaurant
Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Activities are centered around game drives throughout the Savute area in open 4x4 safari vehicles
Many trips will incorporate a visit to the famous Savute Marsh for your chance to see the historic presence of the Savute Channel at the marsh against a teeming backdrop of wildlife.
Guests will 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.
Savute lays claim to a spectacularly large summer zebra migration, which 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 lush grasslands and full waterholes in the southeast of the park. They are always accompanied by a myriad of predators.
Dinner is served on the dinning deck ( weather permitting)
Private dinners are available, perfect for honeymoon couples
Enjoy a pre-dinner drink around the fire