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Savute

Overview

Savute – Land of Predators and Drama

In the remote heart of northern Botswana, where ancient migration routes cross open plains and the Savute Channel defies nature’s rules, Savute delivers one of Africa’s most intense safari experiences. Famous for its raw wilderness and powerful predator action, Savute is where Camptrek Safaris guests witness nature at its most dramatic  untamed, unpredictable, and deeply compelling.

Savute is renowned for its high concentration of lions, hyenas, leopards, and wild dogs, alongside large herds of elephants moving through the region. The landscape shifts between dry savannah and lush wetlands depending on the channel’s flow, creating ever-changing wildlife patterns and unforgettable sightings. Game drives here are thrilling and immersive, offering front-row access to Africa’s most gripping wildlife encounters.

Luxury in Savute is defined by isolation and authenticity. Exclusive lodges and intimate camps sit deep within the wilderness, offering refined comfort, expert guiding, and uninterrupted views of predator country. Camptrek Safaris curates bespoke journeys that balance adventure with elegance  from dawn game drives to evenings under star-filled skies.

Highlights

Exceptional Predator Sightings: Lions, hyenas, leopards, and wild dogs

 

Savute Channel Phenomenon: Rare, shifting waterway shaping wildlife movement

 

Elephant Migration Routes: Large seasonal herds crossing open plains

Camptrek VIP Experiences: Private game drives, expert trackers, exclusive lodges

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Places to Visit in Savute

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Where to Stay in Savute

Ngorongoro Melia Lodge

Hotel in Ngorongoro Crater

Elephant Bedroom Camp

Hôtel des Mille Collines

Hotel in Kigali
From: USD 208

Southern Palms Beach Resort

Ol Pejeta - River Camp

Hotel in Kenya

Sawela Lodge Naivasha

Hotel in Kenya

Linkwasha Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Veldee Hotel Zanzibar

Hotel in Tanzania

Lake Naivasha Sopa

Hotel in Kenya

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Soroi Larsens Camp

Hotel in Kenya

Mara Serena

Hotel in Kenya

The Victoria Falls Hotel (Signature Suites)

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Lush Private Lodge

Hotel in Pilanesberg National Park

Old Drift Lodge

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Vumbura Plains Camp

Hotel in Botswana

Kigali Serena Hotel

Hotel in Kigali

Ngoma Safari Lodge

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Hotel in Botswana

Savute Safari Lodge

Hotel in Botswana

Fairmont The Norfolk

Hotel in David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage

Old Drift Lodge

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Camp Moremi

Hotel in Botswana

The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp

Hotel in Kenya

munazi lodge Rwanda

Hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Elewana collection

Serian Tarangire Camp

Hotel in Tanzania

Tshukudu Bush Lodge

Hemingways

Hotel in David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage

Jao Camp

Hotel in Botswana

Somalisa Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Radisson Blu Hotel Kigali

Hotel in Kigali

Linkwasha Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Matetsi Victoria Falls

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Mbweha camp

Hotel in Kenya

Surana Buffalo Springs

Hotel in Kenya

Tawi amboseli

Hotel in Amboseli National Park

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club

Hotel in Kenya

The Ark Lodge

Hotel in Aberdare National Park

JW Marriott Masai Mara

Hotel in Kenya

Tambarare Camp

Hotel in Kenya

Little Makalolo Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

muthu keekorok lodge

Hotel in Kenya

Nimali Tarangire

Hotel in Tanzania

The Oyster Box-Durban

Hotel in Durban

When to Visit Savute

May – October: Dry season with peak predator activity and excellent game viewing

November – April: Greener landscapes, dramatic skies, and fewer visitors for a quieter luxury safari

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