SAVUTE UNDER CANVAS

SAVUTE UNDER CANVAS
Savute is a remote and wild corner of the Chobe National Park in Botswana. This is an area of open savannah
grassland through which a seasonal river used to spill out into a marsh. Today several artificial waterholes
offer breathtaking wildlife viewing. Sizeable numbers of elephant bulls are invariably present at Savute and
close encounters with leopard, cheetah and African wild dog and the lion are common.
In the wet season, large herds of zebra and tsessebe feed on the Savute plains.
AT A GLANCE
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5 ensuite safari tents
Wilderness camping
Dine under the stars
Private campsites
Bookable on a nightly basis
SAVUTE UNDER CANVAS
ABOUT THE CAMP
Savute Under Canvas is carefully positioned at exclusive wilderness campsites in the expansive Savute Corner
of central Chobe National Park, offering exceptional game viewing opportunities. Booked on a nightly basis,
each of the five comfortable tents has a double bed as well as an ensuite bathroom, separate w.c. and
steaming hot bucket shower.
Guests share their experiences over a pre-dinner drink in the lamplight of the comfortable guest areas and
delicious home-cooked meals are enjoyed around a blazing fire. Savute Under Canvas has seasonal camp
closures (availability on request).
QUICK FACTS
WHAT SETS US APART
• Diverse and unspoiled Botswana wilderness
• Close interaction with wildlife
• Savute’s best private wilderness campsites
• Accommodation available on a nightly basis
• Spacious, well-appointed ensuite tents
• Fully serviced wilderness camping
• Delicious Pan African meals
• 6 guests per vehicle
• Specially modified 4x4 safari vehicles
• Accompanied throughout by an expert guide
SAVUTE UNDER CANVAS
LOCATION
Savute Under Canvas introduces guests to the natural wilderness highlights of Savute, a famous corner of Chobe
National Park. This Park encompasses 11700 km square of wilderness, buffered on all sides by wildlife
management areas and forest reserves allowing for the free movement of game. A wildlife enthusiast’s dream,
Chobe National Park is one of the top wilderness reserves in the world and is home to the largest single
concentration of elephant.
ACCESS
As per National Park vehicle restrictions, it is not possible for guests to self-drive into our Savute Under Canvas
camps. There are scheduled flights from Maun or Kasane airport to the Savute airstrip, where a guide will
collect guests and transfer them to camp (1 hour with game viewing en route).
GUEST ACCOMMODATATION
Spacious, comfortable mobile tents, each with twin or double bed, ensuite bathroom, flush w.c., and al fresco
bucket shower (hot water delivered upon request).
GUEST SAFETY
The lodge is nestled in a non-faced area and we request guests to be extremely vigilant at all times. Under no
circumstances is a guest to walk around the lodge/camp at night, unless accompanied by a security guard.
GUEST AREAS
The guest areas comprise comfortable tents for dining, meeting for a pre-dinner drink, or just for whiling the
time away between safaris with a good book and frosted beer or glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Complete with
welcoming camp staff, delicious Pan African meals and traditional bush dinners are served under the stars.
SAFARIS
Morning and afternoon game drives in semi-open 4x4 safari vehicles with guaranteed window seats and
uninterrupted views.
SAVUTE UNDER CANVAS
Weather
Botswana has hot, wet summers (October to April). Temperatures can rise to over 40ºC/104ºF and usually drop to
25ºC/77ºF at night. Winters (May to September) are dry and cool, and the nights can be chilly.
Malaria
Camps are situated in malaria areas and
necessary precautions should be taken:
tents are fully netted and insect proof.
Rainfall
October/November – March
Best time to travel
All year round.
Airstrip
Savute
Children
Savute Under Canvas is regrettably not
suitable for children younger than 12
years.
Ratio of guests to staff
10 to 8
Camp closure
Seasonal (availability on request)
OTHER INFORMATION
Number of Tents
Maximum Guests
Children
Triples
Twin beds
Indoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Private w.c
Telephone
Hairdryers
Laundry Included
Suitable for Disabled Guests
Check In/Check Out
Power
Battery-powered
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
Vehicle
Single Supplement
Credit Cards
[email protected]
5
10
12 yrs and older
No
All convertible to double
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes (limited)
No
12h00/08h00
12v in vehicles
lamps in tents
No
2 semi-open 4x4 safari vehicles with fridge
Yes
Not Accepted
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