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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

Tsala Treetop Lodge

Hotel in Garden Route

Sarova Lion Hill

Hotel in Kenya

Camp Moremi

Hotel in Botswana

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Hotel in Kenya

Lush Private Lodge

Hotel in Pilanesberg National Park

Fairmont The Norfolk

Hotel in David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

Hotel in Ngorongoro Crater

Somalisa Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Four Seasons Zanzibar

Hotel in Tanzania

Little Mombo Camp

Hotel in Botswana

Mfuwe Lodge

Hotel in South Luangwa National Park

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Hotel in Serengeti National park

Ngorongoro Melia Lodge

Hotel in Ngorongoro Crater

Tshukudu Bush Lodge

Mombo Camp

Hotel in Botswana

Lake Naivasha Sopa

Hotel in Kenya

The Victoria Falls Hotel (Signature Suites)

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Savute Elephant Lodge

Hotel in Botswana

Serian Tarangire Camp

Hotel in Tanzania

The Ark Lodge

Hotel in Aberdare National Park

Ngoma Safari Lodge

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Sweetwaters Serena camp

Hotel in Kenya

Tawi amboseli

Hotel in Amboseli National Park

Ashnil Mara Camp

Hotel in Mara Plains – Maasai Mara

Amboseli Serena Camp

Hotel in Amboseli National Park

One&Only Nyungwe House

Hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Jao Camp

Hotel in Botswana

The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara

Nimali Tarangire

Hotel in Tanzania

Asila Olpejeta Bush Camp

Hotel in Ol Pejeta – Laikipia

Veldee Hotel Zanzibar

Hotel in Tanzania

Tarangire Treetops By Elewana

Hotel in Tanzania

Little Makalolo Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Time + Tide Chinzombo

Hotel in South Luangwa National Park

Elephant Bedroom Camp

Beverly Hills Hotel -Durban

Savute Safari Lodge

Hotel in Botswana

Surana Buffalo Springs

Hotel in Kenya

Mara Serena

Hotel in Kenya

munazi lodge Rwanda

Hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park

The Victoria Falls Hotel (Signature Suites)

Hotel in Victoria Falls

JW Marriott Masai Mara

Hotel in Kenya

Chobe Game Lodge

Hotel in Botswana

Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp

Hotel in Kenya

Almanara Luxury Resort

Hotel in Diani Beach

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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