Savute Elephant Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana

Chobe National Park
Maun,
Botswana

OFFER ID H2040

Overview

Botswana's Savute region has long been associated with some of the world's greatest explorers, most famously David Livingstone. Come and unleash your inner explorer at Savute Elephant Lodge, where a spectacular new design immerses you in the untamed natural surroundings of the Savute region. It's here that the mysterious Savute Channel ebbs and flows seemingly at whim. Whether wet or dry, there's always a rich drama of animal antics to enjoy from the vantage point of our Lodge.

Relax in one of 12 luxurious tented rooms, where an artisan crafted four-poster bed takes center stage. Recline on a canopied daybed on your spacious terrace, watching majestic beasts saunter by as you help yourself to refreshment from the cocktail fridge.

Join your fellow guests in the airy lounge, a convivial space for reading, playing chess or absorbing the views. Swim in the serene pool, which blends into the surroundings, or treat yourself to an African-inspired therapy in our beautiful Spa tent. Head to our new viewing hide to enjoy a front-row seat of the action as elephants, hyenas and leopards gather at the watering hole for their daily drink.

Night brings a new magic. After the afternoon's game drive, gather round the campfire to experience a unique Boma dining experience. Feast on African specialties as our tuneful staff choir sings heartwarming traditional songs. The Lodge has been reimagined with huge love and respect for the environment, with sustainable features ranging from a state-of-the-art solar grid system and low-energy heat pumps to bamboo decking. So you can be confident of leaving a light footprint.

Just like the explorers before you, you'll take home memories and photographs of the magnificent sights you've seen – though perhaps you'll leave a little piece of your heart at Savute Elephant Lodge.
 

Exclusive Amenities

  • Private Dining Experience
  • Welcome Drink on Arrival

The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure:

  • Early Check-In
  • Late Check-Out

Check In: 12:00 Noon
Check Out: 12:00 Noon


Accommodations

Number of Rooms: 12

Guests are able to enjoy the best of being in the middle of a true wilderness environment, in a lodge designed with exemplary eco-friendly and sustainable practices in mind, and still enjoying the finer luxuries in life such as eco-friendly air-conditioning in the tented rooms.

Encapsulating its heritage and surroundings, the design features includes chandeliers inspired by the local Botswana clay pots, others by the intriguing local pods and plants. The traditional walking sticks of the San inspired the bedposts and the huge daybed on the private outdoor deck was created with African carved head rests in mind.

Available Room Types

Deluxe Tented Rooms


Guest Services

Afternoon Tea

Board Games

Card Games

Daily Newspaper

Dining Experience

Evening Turndown Service

Facial Treatments

Game Viewing

Laundry Service

Pool Service

Sightseeing

Yoga

Facilities

Afternoon Tea

Area Map

Bar

Bird Watching

Game Drive

Gift Shop

Guided Activities

Library

Lounge Area

Massage Treatments

Nature Tours

Restaurant

Retail Shops

Safari Tours

Spa Tents

Wildlife Viewing


In-Room Dining

In Room Dining is not available.

Restaurants

Dining at Savute Elephant Lodge


Directions

Belmond Savute Elephant Camp has its own private licensed airstrip, coordinates 18 34 12.78 S – 24 03 17.01 E. The best way to Savute is via Maun which is accessible by scheduled, daily flights from Johannesburg. Savute is also accessible from Livingstone, Zambia and Kasane, Northern Botswana.

Access from Maun, Livingstone and Kasane is all by shared charter aircraft operated by our air partner, Mack Air. All aircraft used by Mack Air are by single-engine. Private charters are available on request.

Nearby Airports

Maun, Botswana — 109 Miles

Company Info

Rio Grande Travel Centers, Inc.

6500 Holly Ave. NE Suite A-2
Maun,
Botswana

(505) 292-7044
(877) 768-7913