Botswana

Savuti

Q: Where is the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve?

The Linyanti is in a corner of Botswana's Chobe National Park, opposite Namibia’s Zambezi Region (Caprivi Strip), north-east of the Okavango Delta..

Q: What to wear on a safari at Savuti?

Mornings and evenings can be chilly, so a light jacket for summer and something warmer for winter is essential. Bring a hat and light clothing, and closed shoes for walking.

Q: What wildlife can I expect to see around ?

The Linyanti is home to huge herds of elephant and buffalo, healthy populations of predators including lions, leopards, wild dogs and spotted hyenas, and plenty of antelope. The Linyanti is also an internationally recognised Important Bird Area (IBA), so birding is outstanding at Savuti.

Q: Is a safari in Botswana safe?

Wilderness will assist you every step of the way on your Botswana safari, from airport meet-and-greets to transfers to camps, so you have little to worry about. Within the camps, our staff take safety seriously, and you can rest assured you’ll be well taken care of.

Q: What can I do between game drives at Savuti?

Relax in your spacious en suite tent, spend time at the swimming pool cooling off between game drives, or birdwatch from your private deck.

Channel of Wonder

Marvel at the mysterious Savuti Channel on the safari of a lifetime.

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Wilderness Savuti

An enchanting safari on the Savuti.

Savuti means ‘mystery,’ and the fascination with this wild, unpredictable channel has attracted travellers and explorers for years. Depending on imperceptible shifts in plate tectonics, the waters of the Savuti either flow strongly – attracting thirsty wildlife – or ebb, revealing grassy plains where antelope gather, attracting predators. For now, the channel flows right past Wilderness Savuti, which is perfectly positioned for an exceptional safari experience with incredible opportunities for land and water-based game viewing.

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Wilderness Savuti Botswana Elephant And Impala

Savuti moments

Wilderness Savuti’s position on the banks of the channel makes for an exceptional Botswana safari. A short drive away, the camp’s Star Bed is the star of the show, a two storey sleep-out deck, complete with ablutions, overlooks the source of the mystical channel: the Zibadianja Lagoon. It’s the perfect spot to end a magical day on safari, as the calls of the wild soothe you to sleep.

Wilderness Savuti Botswana Elephant In Channel

Wilderness Savuti Botswana Room Interior

Wilderness Savuti Botswana Walking Safari

Savuti moments

Wilderness Savuti’s position on the banks of the channel makes for an exceptional Botswana safari. A short drive away, the camp’s Star Bed is the star of the show, a two storey sleep-out deck, complete with ablutions, overlooks the source of the mystical channel: the Zibadianja Lagoon. It’s the perfect spot to end a magical day on safari, as the calls of the wild soothe you to sleep.

Accommodation

Six spacious en suite tents are perfectly positioned to take in the view over the Savuti Channel, which flows past the camp. For many years, the channel was dry, but now invites an array of wildlife to its banks. Spend quiet, peaceful hours in the hide and watch the wildlife drama unfold before your eyes. End the day in the Star Bed, as the Milky Way dances across an inky African sky.

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Cuisine

The food journey at Savuti centres around the traditional dishes of Botswana; seswa, oxtail, and samp and beans, with fresh produce grown in the communities, and Maun. The local flavours are matched by the environment, with many meals savoured under the stars in the boma. Or enjoy a bush brunch along the channel, as the sights, smells and sounds of Savuti envelop you.

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THE DETAILS

Savuti at a glance

Wilderness Savuti offers front-row seats to the wildlife drama that plays out along the mysterious, unpredictable channel. Six large suites are raised to maximise the views over the channel. The thatched dining room and common areas are decorated in earthy tones that blend seamlessly into the wild environment beyond camp.

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Wilderness Savuti Botswana Buffalo Purpose

Untamed, unspoiled Savuti

As our guest, your presence here makes a difference. Not only to the wildlife you’ll encounter, but to the people who call this wild place home. Whether you’re tracking elephants on foot, or gazing down on a pod of hippos, each moment spent in the wild helps us conserve, expand and protect this pristine tract of wild land.

Family room

Savuti caters for families who value time spent together.

Pool

Do as the elephants do on a hot afternoon and cool down with a dip.

Sleep-out deck

Sleep under the starry southern hemisphere sky.

Wi-Fi

Stay connected and share your memories with friends and family.

Exceptional Savuti

Enchanting, wild and unpredictable, the Savuti area in Botswana’s Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is known for its exceptional concentrations of wildlife and birds along the renowned channel. This unique pocket of wilderness attracts a high density of predators, including lions, leopards and a healthy population of endangered African wild dog.

Purpose

Untamed, unspoiled Savuti

As our guest, your presence here makes a difference. Not only to the wildlife you’ll encounter, but to the people who call this wild place home. Whether you’re tracking elephants on foot, or gazing down on a pod of hippos, each moment spent in the wild helps us conserve, expand and protect this pristine tract of wild land.

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