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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Savuti

Channel of Wonder

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

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DESTINATIONS

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.

Purpose

Facilities

Wildlife

Area

Activities

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.

Facilities

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.

Wildlife

Area

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.

Activities

Experiences

Savuti experiences

When the water is high, cruise along the channel, admiring pods of hippos and sunbathing crocodiles. Watch herds of elephants manoeuvre through the water using their trunks as snorkels, and have a pair of binoculars handy for the astounding numbers of birds the Savuti attracts. Brave an evening in the open air Star Bed, and fall asleep to the call of an owl, or the haunting whoop of a hyena.

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Birding

Birding with a knowledgeable Wilderness guide is spectacular across all our regions, with 930 different species for twitchers to tick.

Birding

Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Helicopter safari

Soar above the lush and wildlife-rich Linyanti and Okavango Delta on a breath-taking helicopter safari.

Helicopter Safari

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Star Beds

Sleep out under the African night sky with our Star Bed experience. Nothing is quite as thrilling or as romantic on safari.

Star Beds

Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

Fishing

Cast your line into Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe’s iconic rivers, for exceptional catch-and-release fishing on safari.

Fishing

Botswana, Zambia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe

Private safari

Create treasured memories with family and friends on an exclusive private safari across Africa’s most iconic destinations.

Private Safari

Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia

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Explore camps in the Linyanti

Wilderness Savuti faces the renowned Savuti Channel, home to an incredible diversity of iconic African wildlife. This exceptional river system in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve has confounded locals and visitors with its mysterious ebb and flow. These days it flows past the camp, which is positioned perfectly for watching the wildlife that has adapted to thrive along this mystifying river.

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From USD 980 per person, per night

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From USD 2,040 per person, per night

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Botswana is where it all started for Wilderness. Today we operate 21 properties in three different regions across the country. Let us take your breath away with unrivalled land and water-based game viewing, and unparalleled luxury and comfort in the camps. Be inspired to start planning your African adventure.

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GUEST EXPERIENCES

Testimonials from fellow safari-goers

With an excellent 4.7 star rating from 140 reviews, guests consistently praise Savuti's exceptional wildlife viewing, dedicated guides, and luxurious accommodations. Read what fellow safari-goers have to say about their unforgettable experiences at Wilderness Savuti. Read more reviews on TripAdvisor.

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"We cannot begin to express how amazing our experience was at Wilderness Savuti. We came here from Tubu Tree (also reviewed), and honestly were worried that it would not live up to that newly refurbished location. We were wrong. Although the drought hit this area hard as well, we still had an absolutely incredible experience. Once again, we were thrilled to come up close and personal with lions (including cubs), leopards, elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeast, smaller cats (serval and the one that they call a cat, but isn't really), cape fox, warthogs, baboons, hippos, gorgeous birds...I can't list them all. The sunsets were breathtaking, as they all for parts of Southern Africa."

A Lawyer | USA

★★★★★

100% amazing

"We stayed 3 nights at Savuti in July as part of our larger African safari holiday. Savuti is a special place. The tent is not even glamping, it’s like a charming log cabin just with canvas sides. Elephants are plentiful and sometimes you find them in camp, especially the naughty “Mr. Savuti” who is a large male elephants who enjoys eating trees by the tents each afternoon. When they say “you are in the bush here” you are really IN THE BUSH. We were paired with Kevin as our guide and we just had so much fun with him! He was calm and funny and along with camp staff, so many little surprises were prepared for us during our stay (I wont spoil surprises here). Each safari drive ended at camp with either a warm or cool towel and a double-handed wave with a welcome home. The staff really makes this place, they are all just so nice and cannot do enough for you. We absolutely loved Savuti as a land-based camp in Botswana and highly recommend it!!!"

Marissa A | USA

★★★★★

Amazing lodge

"It is difficult to know here to start - this was simply amazing. Justin, he may have been learning to guide but his animal spotting was fantastic as was Timmy. Taps and her team all made us so welcomed and the food was fantastic. We did not need to go for the drives as the majority of the animals came to the river outside our room, including a hippo wandering past at 11pm so close we could have touched it. However, on the drives we did see so much and the knowledge Timmy imparted was really interesting. The accommodation, jeeps, etc. were all very well equipped. If you had forgotten anything it was not going to be an issue. We only stayed two nights and wished we had stayed longer."

RealWomen | UK

★★★★★

Savuti awards

Camp awards

The hard work of our teams on the ground at Savuti and the communities we work alongside have been recognised through several awards. And we couldn’t be prouder.

Readers Choice Award

Top Eco-Tourism

Condé Nast Gold List Award

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The Savuti Channel confounds and mystifies, but always delivers interesting tales. Have a read of our stories, browse the gallery and get on-the-ground conservation updates from the team at Savuti.

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