Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Rainy season brings migrant-bird breeding and green foliage.
Rainy season brings migrant-bird breeding and green foliage.
Savute Elephant Lodge
Chobe, Botswana · National park
Official rating: 5 out of 5 stars, graded by Botswana Tourism OrganisationTented camp
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Full board (FB)
All meals, Selected drinks and 4 more
12 tents
Deluxe Tented Room
All ages welcome
By air
about 145 km from Kasane airport (BBK)
Limited Wi-Fi
Solar power
From about A$2,900
per room / night
Overview
About Savute Elephant Lodge
Savute Elephant Lodge sits beside the Savute Channel in Chobe National Park, with 12 tented rooms raised above the ground. Private decks look out towards wildlife, while air-conditioning and outdoor showers bring comfort to a fly-in safari. The waterhole hide keeps animal watching close to camp between game drives. A shared pool, spa tent and library offer quieter ways to spend the afternoon, and evenings bring dining in the boma or stargazing. Full board includes selected drinks, laundry, game-viewing activities and park fees.
“The waterhole hide makes time at camp part of the safari, while private decks and a shared pool suit travellers who want comfort between wildlife outings.”
Best for
Luxury seekersBirdersFamiliesGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
ElephantLionLeopardCheetahWild dogHyenaZebraWildebeestBirdlifeThe migration
Elephants gather at the lodge waterhole, with a viewing hide for watching them between game drives in Savute.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- All meals
- Selected drinks
- Laundry
- Game drives
- Park / conservation fees
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Game drives
- Birdwatching
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Drinks
Imported champagne, VSOP spirits and South African Reserve Wines cost extra. A private safari guide is available at an additional charge.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Photographic hide
- Library
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Boma
- Curio shop
- Public WiFi
- Suits guests with limited mobility
- Limited Wi-Fi
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
- Tea/coffee station
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Deluxe Tented Room12 at camp · Two rooms can accommodate a third person using a sofa bed on request. · Private deck, En-suite bathroom, Outdoor shower, Air-conditioning, Complimentary WiFi, Minibar, Tea and coffee maker, Safe
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By air · about 145 km from Kasane airport (BBK)
- Luggage
- 20 kg per person
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Accepted currencies
- BWP, USD, ZAR
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Good
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Rains continue; resident game stays near water.
Rains continue; resident game stays near water.
Mar
GoodWildlife: Zebra and wildebeest migrate through the Savute marshlands.
Zebra and wildebeest migrate through the Savute marshlands.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Impala rut is in full swing.
Impala rut is in full swing.
May
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Elephant herds increase at permanent waterholes as the landscape dries.
Elephant herds increase at permanent waterholes as the landscape dries.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Predators concentrate activity around permanent waterholes.
Predators concentrate activity around permanent waterholes.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Animals congregate near water.
Animals congregate near water.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Larger herds gather near limited water.
Larger herds gather near limited water.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Elephant and buffalo concentrations remain high.
Elephant and buffalo concentrations remain high.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Predator chases and bird breeding are active.
Predator chases and bird breeding are active.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Rain normally arrives mid-month and animals disperse to seasonal pans.
Rain normally arrives mid-month and animals disperse to seasonal pans.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Regular rains make vegetation denser and predators work harder for prey.
Regular rains make vegetation denser and predators work harder for prey.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.