New Look for Savute Safari Lodge in Botswana

A safari in Botswana is more opulent thanks to Savute Safari Lodge’s new look. With its focus on the natural beauty of the environment, while maintaining comfort and style, this refurbished lodge is the perfect sanctuary in the wilderness. Here’s what you can expect when on safari with Desert & Delta at their Savute Safari Lodge.

A Luxurious Wilderness Retreat

In the late 1990s, the well-known Lloyd’s Camp on the Savute Channel in Chobe National Park was brought into the fold by Desert & Delta, and Savute Safari Lodge was born.

Desert & Delta Safaris is a tour de force in the world of Botswana safaris. After being established in 1982, it became one of the most successful safari operators in the country.

Their safari properties – which are managed by local citizens – are located within Botswana’s prime wildlife destinations, famous for the diversity of experiences and incredible wildlife. Savute Safari Lodge is no exception.

Located on the Savute Channel, which runs a distance of 100 km from the Chobe River to the Mababe Depression, the lodge offers guests stunning wildlife encounters. See massive herds of elephants, spectacular bird life, and predators including lions and spotted hyenas.

Refurbishments at Savute Safari Lodge

Savute Safari Lodge recently underwent a complete rebuild to upgrade the space, further cementing it as a fantastic choice for travellers wanting a luxury safari experience in Botswana.

There are 11 standard rooms and one family room, with each featuring a combination of natural thatching and canvas. This not only surrounds guests in a beautiful natural environment but also acts as an efficient climate control measure during the hotter months. Earthy décor and colours create a calming atmosphere to fully relax in the wilderness.

The private outdoor showers further enhance the rooms – what’s better after a day of game drives and activities than taking a shower under a canopy of stars?

Guests will be blown away by the views. Rooms have been designed to afford spectacular views of the abundant wildlife that gathers around the waterholes to drink and play in the shallows.

Out of the rooms and into the communal areas, the awe-inspiring views are still prioritised. From here, guests can look out at one of Botswana’s most famous waterholes, which has been featured in wildlife documentaries, including National Geographic’s Savage Kingdom and the BBC’s Planet Earth series.

The campfire that overlooks the Savute Channel is the perfect place to share stories of the day’s wildlife sightings. On the edge of the channel is a pool offering guests the opportunity for refreshing dips overlooking the wilderness.

“The design and styles are distinctly different to other lodges in the Desert & Delta Safaris portfolio, ensuring each lodge exhibits its own individual character while upholding our commitment to local empowerment and warm, friendly and professional service,” says Desert & Delta Safaris managing director Matthew Johnson.

Activities at Savute Safari Lodge

Botswana is one of the best safari destinations in Africa, with Chobe National Park famous for having the largest population of elephants on the continent. It’s also home to lions, leopards, buffaloes, and over 450 bird species. So, game drives in this region are thrilling!

Other wildlife activities include walking safaris, boat safaris along the Chobe River, and photographic safaris.

At Savute Safari Lodge, guests can also enjoy a visit to the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills.

Sustainability at Savute Safari Lodge

Desert & Delta Safaris is passionate about preserving the natural environment they call home.

They’re active in raising awareness and funding for the Botswana Rhino Relocation and Reintroduction Programme, and introduced Africa’s first fleet of electric-powered CO2-emission-free vehicles and safari boats to the Chobe region to reduce their carbon footprint.

Solar projects, greywater treatment plants, careful waste management protocols, as well as the use of sustainable building materials wherever possible, further set Desert & Delta’s lodges and camps apart as sustainable accommodations.

This new look further entrenches Desert & Delta as a must-visit destination for a Botswana safari tour. Savute Safari Lodge is the perfect choice for safari goers who want to explore Chobe National Park and enjoy almost constant views of the incredible wilderness and the animals that call it home.