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Savute Elephant Camp

Savute Elephant Camp
  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 8
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#7 of 13 Specialty lodging in Chobe National Park
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In the heart of the Chobe National Park, sometimes referred to as the elephant capital of the world, is Savute Elephant Camp. Perched on the former... In the heart of the Chobe National Park, sometimes referred to as the elephant capital of the world, is Savute Elephant Camp. Perched on the former banks of the now dry Savute Channel, the camp offers a spectacular birds eye view of elephant in their natural habitat, with an adjacent water hole just metres away from the camps main building. The area is also renowned for high concentration of predators such as the endangered wild dog, lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. Find yourself in harmony with a unique timeless place as you witness a play that has no script, by actors who have no lines, in an environment that needs no set. The area is known for its exciting game viewing and birding. This area also presents you with the rare opportunity to view rock paintings drawn by the early Bushmen, who once inhabited the region. As this camp is situated in the Chobe National Park, park regulations prohibit night drives and walking. Savute personifies the eternal contrast of Africa. Where our other two camps celebrate water and lush vegetation, Savute is an objective lesson in aridity. Rain in this dry place is rare and water is precious. Situated on the Savute Channel, which is an eccentric waterway that fluctuates between being bone-dry or flooding, the whole ethos of Savute Elephant Camp is commiserate with its inhabitants and environment, although the camp has not seen water flowing in the channel since 1983. more » « less
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    Savute Channel
    Chobe National Park
    Botswana
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 8 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 8 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 8 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 8 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 8 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 1 review Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 8 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 50% based on 8 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 8 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 8 reviews Pet owners
    • 20% based on 8 reviews Families with young children

Reviews of Savute Elephant Camp

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5 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
Jul 12, 2008

Savute was one of 4 camps we stayed at for our honeymoon. We stayed here for 2 nights in September. The camp looks like a tented camp, but although it is a tent from the outside, there is proper furnishings in the inside so you don't even think you're in a tent. Most importantly, they have AIR CONDITIONING in the... more

4 of 5 stars
Long Beach, California
Jul 30, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

July is winter down here so there was not a lot of use for the swimming pool. Activity at the elephant pool, on the other hand, was running strong most of the day and night. The trumpeting and other sounds these critters make lets you know that you are definetly not in the city any more. We spent several hours... more

4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Jul 21, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

This was the last of three safari camps owned by Orient-Express in Botswana that I stayed at. The living quarters were wonderful (tents that are great hotel rooms covered with canvas.) If I had a choice of camps, however, this would not be the place I would elect. The game viewing of all the camps that I have experienced in... more

3 of 5 stars
San Francisco, California
Jul 7, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

I stayed here last year during peak season for Chobe, as part of a 4 camp itinerary involving two camps in Botswana and two camps in Zambia. Of the four, this was easily my least favorite. It seems to cater to very wealthy groups of travelers going together; as a solo guest, I was rarely given much attention. Twice at... more

5 of 5 stars
Midlands, UK
Apr 27, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I’m new to tripadvisor and I’m busy reading reviews for our next holiday, but thought I’d take the time to post a review of the fantastic Savute elephant camp. Savute was the second camp (we went to Eagle camp first) on our honeymoon in August 2006. Following our arrival by light aircraft on the dirt landing strip, (and a close... more

5 of 5 stars
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Jul 25, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

From the moment you arrive (usually by small plane on a dirt airstrip), your every need is taken care of! Lovely, friendly people managing and staying there.You can see elephants almost any time of the day or night from the dining area or from the veranda of your private 'tent.' Good food - and six (6!) meal/snack/teatimes/etc.! If you can... more

Apr 6, 2005
7/8 found this review helpful

We recently spent three nights at Savute on Honeymoon. The whole experience was stunning - so much game and the camp was brilliant with the staff all extremly helpful and friendly. Highly recommended! more

Jul 17, 2008

Abbiamo trascorso tre giorni fantastici al Savute Elephant Camp e abbiamo potuto viaggiare nel tempo ritornando ad una natura selvaggia... more

Reviews of Savute Elephant Camp

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Savute Channel, Chobe National Park, Botswana