Savute Elephant Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana
BotswanaIn Botswana's Chobe National Park, an EarthCheck-certified lodge provides an eco-friendly retreat with luxurious comfort. The exhilarating Savute Channel unfolds here — home to the world's largest concentration of elephants, prides of lions and the mesmerizing zebra migration. After safari adventures, you can return to your luxurious tented suite reflecting the spirit of the wilderness.
Each moment at the lodge invites you to connect with the natural world. You can dine under the stars at Mothupi’s Boma or observe wildlife from the lookout hide, experiencing the savannah's beauty. This lodge is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts eager for an authentic safari experience amidst Africa's timeless rhythms.
Rooms and suites
Each of the 12 luxury tented rooms is a private haven raised on wooden platforms overlooking the savannah. Inside, a four-poster bed draped with mosquito netting provides comfort, while the spacious en-suite bathroom and dressing area offer modern amenities. Unique touches like handmade pottery basins and rattan furnishings crafted by the South African Society for the Blind add local character. The large private deck offers a refined retreat in the wilderness. Guests who appreciate a combination of luxury and authentic safari experience will find these accommodations appealing.
Amenities and experiences
African specialties at the savannah restaurant, open-fire braais, and starlit dinners at Mothupi’s Boma with traditional song and dance.
Signature treatments in the spa tent using African botanicals surrounded by nature.
A serene pool with panoramic views of the plains and roaming wildlife.
Close encounters with elephants, hyenas, and cheetahs at the watering hole from a unique viewing spot.
Safaris to witness elephants, lions, leopards, and the annual zebra migration.
Guided observations of the Southern Hemisphere's night sky and discovering the rich birdlife native to Chobe.
Local crafts and regional lore in curated spaces.
Bush skills workshops, educational stargazing, and tailored safari adventures for young explorers.
How to get here
Accessible via a 50-minute light aircraft flight from Maun or Kasane airports, the lodge arranges transfers from the Savute airstrip. The flight offers aerial views of the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. Luggage restrictions apply on light aircraft flights.