This well appointed but intimate tented camp is situated in the private Linyanti Reserve, on the banks of the Savute Channel, close to the source of the Delta. Set amongst the trees, the camp is most notable for offering some of the best elephant viewing in Africa during its winter months, and for its abundant year-round game and high predator densities. Regarded by many as the best camp in the entire Linyanti region, Savuti is highly recommended by guides and guests alike. Its reputation is almost as good as its game viewing opportunities.
Savuti Camp has spacious communal areas built with thatched roofs on wooden frames. The raised floors and walkways aim to exploit the views across the channel. Sizable sofas offer welcoming comfort while the dining area offers a choice of indoor or alfresco dining, either under cover or on the large viewing deck, depending on temperature. There is a small swimming pool with sun-loungers, and a great campfire nook from which to salute the sunset with a cocktail.
Savuti consists of seven large, en-suite tents that are raised off the ground and face onto the water. Constructed with thatch that reaches almost to the floor, it is full of rich earthy tones, natural textures and wooden surfaces. The strategic position of the king-sized bed ensures your attention is placed firmly on the entrance and the wilds beyond. The private verandah has decadent deck furniture that provides front-row seats to the Channel action.
Day and night game drives are the main activity at Savuti, each revealing their own unique selection of sightings. There are guided walking safaris for the more active, and pre-arranged night sleep-outs in one of the game-hides for more adventurous spirits. Aquatic activities, which are subject to water levels, include catch and release fishing and boating safaris. There are also exceptional birding and photographic opportunities from the hides.
The location — perched on a sweeping bend of the enigmatic Savuti Channel, where elephants and lions congregate in astonishing numbers. When you walk in from the arid mopane and first glimpse this oasis, it's genuinely jaw-dropping.
The channel's water levels are famously unpredictable (it flowed again in 2010 after 28 years dry) — check conditions before booking if water-based activities matter to you.
The surrounding mopane woodland can feel repetitive on longer drives — if varied landscapes are important to you, consider combining this with a Delta water camp.
Savuti Camp is owned by Wilderness safaris which aims to double its conservation impact by 2030, protecting 6 million acres of land. Their framework focuses on Educate, Empower, and Protect pillars, building a conservation economy, nurturing future leaders, and preserving unfenced wilderness. Through immersive hospitality experiences and partnerships with nonprofits like Children in the Wilderness and the Wilderness Trust, they engage guests in conservation efforts and address diverse threats to wilderness, wildlife, and communities.
Savuti Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Botswana trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Botswana trips featuring Savuti Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Botswana specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Savuti Camp start from around $1.1K, or US$1.1K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Combine the dry, arid Savuti with the shimmering Delta for a land-and-water expedition to remember.
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