Savute Elephant Camp, Chobe National Park

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DESCRIPTION:

Savute Elephant Camp is located on the Savute Channel in Chobe National Park, which is a rugged, semi-arid wilderness region of far northern Botswana. Savute Elephant Camp is a luxury tented camp in true African style.

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.

You find yourself in harmony with a unique timeless place, removed from city life. In Savute, you realise that precious little has changed on these dry plains since time began. And the realisation dawns that you are fortunate and privileged to be in one of the last corners of the planet governed by nature.

ACCOMMODATION:

Situated in the arid Savute area, Savute Elephant Camp offers an oasis type setting in complete luxury. All luxury tents are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering great views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof. The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy. The tent interiors are luxuriously appointed with such comforts as an en suite bathroom, private fully stocked mini bar, four poster bed complete with mosquito netting, as well as a discreet air conditioning.

The 12 twin-bedded luxury canvas tents, recently placed under thatch, that are perfectly suited to the desert air feature lavishly appointed ensuite bathrooms and dressing areas. They also have private viewing decks and comfortable outdoor lounges overlooking the Channel. For your convenience, in-room safes are now provided for the safekeeping of all cash, travel documents and other suche articles.

DINING:

Savute Elephant Camp offers: Covered dining room and lounge area; Fully stocked bar and Camp fire and seating area. Meals include: Early breakfast (served around 6am); Light brunch (served around 11am); Light snacks, tea and coffee on morning activity; Afternoon tea (served around 4pm); Drinks and snacks on afternoon activity; Dinner (served around 8pm).

Dinner Under the Stars - The Savute Boma:
Savute Elephant Camp offers a dining experience second to none with the completion of the new Boma. A Boma is what can be best translated into a traditional meeting place, where senior tribe/community members would get together for the "Kgotla" or meeting. Typically traditional food dishes would be served during or after these get-togethers in the Boma. The Boma would also have two entrances, one more hidden than the other to ensure the safe passage of tribe elders/the chief should any threat arise. The Boma offers spectacular vistas of the African night skies, only to be blocked out partially by the silhouette of several Camel Thorn trees, Acacia nigrescens, which have been incorporated into the design. Dining in the Savute Boma will without a doubt bring all our guests closer nature within the heart of a true "bush" environment.

ACTIVITIES:

Savute Elephant Camp promises outstanding game viewing without having to leave the confines of the camp itself, so prevalent is the wildlife around the water hole. When you do venture out, in open 4x4 vehicles, the there are excellent opportunities to see wildlife on the now dry Savute Marsh, which is also home to the Zebra migration during the months of February and October. In addition to the game drives, excursions cane be arranged to see the historic San rock paintings in the hills or the ancient Gametrackers Baobabs. Our camp offers game viewing activities in the morning and late afternoons. These activities take place on our safari viewing vehicle, designed for your comfort and safety. Activities are restricted to set regulations as the camp is within a national park.

Activities Include:
• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Bird and wild animal viewing from all the decks and the swimming pool surround, all overlooking the purpose-built water hole
• Visits to view Bushman rock paintings

FACILITIES & SERVICES:

• Heated swimming pool - built slightly into the riverbed
• Out door dining area - Boma and Private outdoor leisure area
• Illuminated pathways
• Slide projector and screen
• Satellite phones on request
• Telescopes
• Curio shops with toiletries, video and 35mm film, safari wear, local art and craft objects
• Reference library of books and videos, audio-visual facilities
• First aid kit
• VHF radio communications plus 24 hour emergency facilities
• Environmental flora and fauna check lists, talks and lectures
• Emergency medical evacuation service
• Guests met at Maun Airport by Gametrackers' representative and escorted onto light aircraft
• Transfers provided to and from hotels for guests overnighting in Maun
• All Air Botswana and Air Namibia flights automatically reconfirmed for guests
• Viewing decks
• Accessed by light aircraft to the Savute Airstrip which is managed by the department of wildlife