The Lodge

Location: Chobe National Park, Botswana
Number of Rooms: 12

The 12 luxury tented rooms of Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge feature four-poster canopy beds with romantic mosquito netting, wooden writing desks and en suite bathrooms with shower, double sink and a dressing area, all contained in classic, light-colored canvas walls beneath a thatched roof. Glass doors open to a large private veranda furnished with lounge chairs for your midday siesta or watching animals traipsing past the lodge as you relax in between activities. The lodge enjoys the sounds and smells of the wild while also providing a comfortable, elegant interior with climate control, room-to-room telephones and Wi-Fi for your convenience. The lodge has a beautifully decorated central lounge and open-air dining area, an outdoor traditional boma for al fresco dining, 20-meter swimming pool, small curio shop, reference library and excellent cuisine.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor showers
• Family accommodation: 2 triple rooms (extra bed added for a child)
• Shampoo, soap and lotion
• Hair dryer
• Air conditioning
• Mini bar
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Central swimming pool
• Wi-Fi in main area
• Laundry included
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa and MasterCard)
• No direct-dial telephone or cellular coverage

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge is situated in Chobe National Park, known for its elephant herds that are drawn here to drink during the dry winter months. When the Savute Channel is flowing, the presence of water sustains a great population of wildlife through the green summer months. Botswana's Chobe National Park is a dynamic mix of savanna dotted by rocky outcrops and marshes. The Savute Channel is one of northern Botswana's greatest mysteries, lying dormant for more than 30 years before flowing again with the uncertainty of long-term permanence—it still sees occasional dry spells. More than 250 bird species are on view in the area, while large prides of lion, wild dog, leopard, cheetah, hyena and rare species such as roan and sable antelope are also observable. The nearby Gubatsa Hills shelter leopard and klipspringer, as well as rock paintings depicting the wildlife encounters of early inhabitants. Twice- daily wildlife drives are a must, while sundowner cocktails in the bush or under baobab trees, a visit to the San rock paintings and other seasonal activities are options.

The below chart helps to illustrate major wildlife sightings often experienced in the Linyanti Reserve adjacent to the Chobe National Park. This area is well known for elephant herds, which are at their peak in the drier months of July to October, and it's a great location to track wild dogs and see lion. A variety of other mammals, birds and reptiles may be seen as well. Exact sightings will depend on weather trends and wildlife movements.

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