Nestled within the heart of Botswana's Chobe National Park, lies the raw wilderness of Savute—an expansive savannah adorned with imposing rocky outcrops, guarding a remnant marsh and the arid channel that once sustained its vibrant ecosystem. Savute's enigmatic nature is shaped by its mysterious cycles of wet and dry, which mold the landscape and dictate the behavior of its denizens.
Currently in a state of aridity, the channel where crocodiles swam a mere two decades ago has become the hunting ground for wild dogs. The Gubatsa Hills provide refuge to elusive leopards, nimble klipspringers, and rock paintings that chronicle early encounters between man and the magnificent wildlife. During the parched winter months, wildlife sightings in Savute predominantly revolve around the region's esteemed bull elephants, elegant antelopes, formidable lion prides, and the bustling presence of black-backed jackals, bat-eared foxes, tsessebe, and kudu.
As the summer rains descend upon the land, an extraordinary spectacle unfolds. Thousands of migrating zebras and wildebeests congregate on the marsh, heralding times of plenty for lions, hyenas, and cheetahs. The arrival of Cape buffalo herds further intensifies the wildlife congregation, while migratory birds join Savute's 300 resident avian species, captivating bird-watchers with their dazzling displays of aerial acrobatics and melodic calls.
Savute, with its ever-shifting landscapes and its diverse array of inhabitants, beckons adventurers to witness the eternal dance between life and nature—a symphony of survival, resilience, and untamed beauty.
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and this varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. The diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list. A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offers visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.
Situated in the southern reaches of Africa, Botswana is renowned for its pristine wilderness areas characterised by deep lagoons, wetlands, lush palms, rugged hills and desert plains. The country’s primary tourist drawcard is undoubtedly the vast red expanse of the Kalahari Desert and its remarkably beautiful Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. These natural wonders provide a tranquil haven for an abundance of African wildlife to thrive. Other highlights include the impressive Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where visitors are privy to massive zebra migrations during the flood season; the Savuti plains, which host a significant pride of lions; and the Tsodilo Hills, where 4500 rock paintings form a unique record of human settlement over many millennia.
