10 reasons why you should explore Savuti

Located in the remote western section of Botswana’s Chobe National Park, Savuti is home to high concentrations of wildlife and well known for its annual zebra migration.

If you’re looking to escape the crowds, then Savuti is an excellent destination choice. Botswana prides itself in it’s commitment to low impact tourism means that visitor numbers are at a minimum.

If you’re planning a Botswana safari, here are 10 reasons why you should explore Savuti.

Embracing the early morning light…. One of the famous Savuti marsh pride males… @ghohahillslodges #savuti #botswana #africa @sundestinations #wildlife @iamnikonsa @wildaid @wildaidhk

A post shared by Russell MacLaughlin (@russ_wildlife) on Aug 25, 2015 at 8:27am PDT

A little #bee-eater holding a cicada in its beak, #Savuti #Chobe National Park #Botswana @natgeocreative @natgeowild @natgeo @natgeotravel @natgeoexpeditions @wildgeography @instagood @earthfocus #nature #Africa #natureaddict #nature_good #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #travel #instatravel #worldtravel #natgeovisual #earthfocus #nikonphotographers #natgeo #natgeoit #nationalgeographic #bird #beeeater

A post shared by Sergio Pitamitz (@pitamitz) on Mar 20, 2017 at 4:40am PDT

A cheeky young hippo showed off as we enjoyed sundowners and snacks along the Savuti Channel with @wearewilderness. #hungryhungryhippos

A post shared by Dan Chaknova (@danchaknova) on Apr 12, 2016 at 8:53pm PDT

Lion cub chasing sibling #naturephotography #natgeo #savuti #botswana #wildography #africansafari #africanature #natgeowildlife #cub #lion #wildandfree #wildlife_perfection #wildcat

A post shared by Carole Deschuymere (@carolewildlife) on May 5, 2016 at 4:17am PDT

Two impala rams fight it out as we drive passed in the game viewer. Watching nature in its purest form in the Savuti! #lostinbots #thisischobe #impala #Savuti #botswana #safari #ghohahills Photo by @kevinmaclaughlin

A post shared by Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge (@ghohahillslodge) on Jun 28, 2016 at 12:47am PDT

We saw so many zebra but this one was my favourite #zebra #safariphotography #safari #photography #photogram #travelphotograhy #travel #natgeo #wildlife #savuti #africa #botswana #wild #animals #animalphotography #natgeomyshot #nikon

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