Savuti Camp; Luxury Safari Camp in Linyanti Reserve, Botswana

Savuti Camp

Located roughly 17 kilometers downstream from the source of the Savute in the private Linyanti Reserve, this fantastic lodge is one of the most authentic safari camps Wilderness runs. Set at the base of a wide curve in the now dry Savuti Channel, the camp is at least one hours dive from any of the other camps in this private concession and offers one of the most private and unspoilt safari experiences in all of Botswana.

Savuti Camp – The Facts

Savuti Camp - The Detail

The Linaynti itself is well regarded as a predators enclave with all the cats on show and great diversity of overall game. Savuti itself is a small 7 tented lodge that offers intimacy unmatched in the reserve. The rooms themselves are original safari tents, raised off the ground and connected by wooden walkways (regularly destroyed by elephants) to the main communal area. Each is ensuite, and surprisingly luxurious, coming complete with views out over the waterhole infront that is the only source of water in the dry season. The camp has a thatched dining area, bar and pool facing out up both sides of the channel providing great views of the ever present resident game.

The star attraction however is the camps hide. Built literally yards from the watering hole is a wooden woodpile hide that is famous for providing some of the closest elephant viewing possible anywhere in Africa. It is not uncommon at the right time of year to be surrounded by a herd, listening to them communicating amongst each other about the strange foreigner that is hiding by their watering hole, in touching distance, drinking Pimms.

Savuti Camp - Our View

Without any doubt one of Botswana’s most difficult lodges to actually get a room in, Savuti Camp is one of Africa’s finest small camps. Availability can be an utter nightmare so if you find space grab it, it really is as simple as that. Overall the game is superb (especially in the dry season months) and the guiding very good. The hide, particularly in August and September, when the elephant herds run through can be absolutely superb and to be honest, is a reason to book the camp in itself! Safari connoisseurs love Savuti and first timers are amazed by its charm and character. It is this feel we really love – this is a superb, authentic camp with a real safari atmosphere in all the right places…..one of the best camps around!