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Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

Our rating

8/10

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Highlights

• 12 luxurious tented rooms with private decks
• Welcoming ambiance & friendly service
• Bushman paintings & baobab excursions
• Zebra migration (Oct/Nov & Feb/Mar) full day safari
• Elevated pool overlooking waterhole

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Overview

Belmond Savute Elephant, in the heart of the Chobe National Park, lies on the edge of the mysterious Savute Channel, surrounded by expansive savanna wilderness. Re-imagined and re-designed, this is a captivating colonial retreat, inspired by the age of the great explorers, brimming with unmistakable African allure and a sense of discovery and adventure. 12 luxurious tented rooms have a modern twist on the traditional and are well-appointed for comfort and fully air-conditioned. They are raised on wooden platforms and feature four-poster beds, lavish bathrooms, shaded outdoor lounges and private viewing decks. Enjoy tasty meals attractively presented in the main lodge, or in the traditional boma under starry skies – there is a welcome flexibility in terms of meals and activities. Between exciting game drives and excursions, perhaps unwind at the elevated pool deck, which commands views over the thriving Savute Channel. Savute is renowned for its exceptional predator viewing, bull eles jostling for position and vast Savute Marsh with is eerie desert-like landscape. The Gubatsa Hills, home to the illusive leopard and gentle klipspringer, provide a fascinating glimpse of ancient rock paintings. During the seasonal Zebra migration, guests on a 3 night stay can enjoy a full day safari with a picnic, subject to the availability of vehicles.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 534 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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