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SAVUTI CAMP

Savuti Camp is situated on a private concession in the Linyanti Reserve, just to the west of Chobe National Park. It is located along the legendary Savuti Channel, an ephemeral river that flows intermittently in cycles of about 25 years; the river has not flowed now since 1984, but aquatic animals like hippos still wonder into the channel periodically, driven by an ancient migratory instinct.

The channel, presently a wide open grassland, is famous for the enormous herds of elephant that wonder across from the adjacent Chobe Park, as well as its large number of predators (over 40 lions have been identified in the immediate proximity of the camp). Other less common species such as Roan and Sable Antelope also occur within the concession.

Game-drive safaris at Savuti are conducted in specially adapted open Landrovers carrying a maximum of eight guests, with professional guides and trackers to help find animals, and then provide interesting background information and facts about Africa's spectacular wildlife. Because Savuti Camp falls outside the boundaries of Chobe Park, activities are not limited to the rules and regulations of Chobe, and the camp also offers guided walks and night-drives. The extremely small size of Savuti Camp makes for fantastic flexibility, and activities can be tailor-made to preference.

In addition to game-drives and walks, guests will enjoy remarkable game-viewing from their own tents (as well as various 'hides' on the concession), as the waterhole in front of Savuti Camp is the only permanent source of water for miles, and attracts a large number of animals.

Savuti Camp is a small intimate camp providing accommodation in five large walk-in tented rooms. Each room is raised off the ground on polished wooden decks, affording wonderful private views over the vast grasslands. All are tastefully decorated using natural materials and neutral colors. The camp also boasts a thatched dining area, bar and plunge pool, as well as raised wooden decks overlooking the active water hole in front of camp. Dinner is often served in the open, under the blanket of stars. Afterwards, guests retire fireside to soak up the atmosphere of safari life

Savuti Camp has an authentic intimate ambience, and is the perfect base from which to explore the fascinating Savuti channel.

Ecotourism angle

The concession to the Linyanti Reserve belongs to a leading southern Africa conservation figure, and the reserve is managed by Wilderness Safaris, one of the most ecologically-minded camp operators in southern Africa. Although hunting is technically permitted on the concession, the owner and managers have waived their rights to allow hunting on the Reserve, thereby foregoing around US$300,000 in annual revenues so that the animals have the best possible opportunity to prosper, and guests have the best possible game-viewing experience. Staff are also involved in game counts and censuses to monitor the conservation efforts on the reserve.

To find out more about Savuti Camp, or to make a reservation, call on

27-11-463-7889 or email us.

LIYATSHWA SAFARIS PORTFOLIO - Greater Chobe Region