Savuti, part of the Chobe National Park, is most famous for supporting one of the largest prides of lions in Botswana. In the hot dry season members of the Savuti Pride (sometimes more than 25 in number) will gather at the waterholes. There, they prey upon other users, mostly elephants, to satiate their hunger. Savuti has been famous for many things but most recently, it is the Savuti River that has become its main attraction. The mysterious channel inexplicably flows and ebbs dry, cutting off a vital supply of water for the resident elephants. In recent history it spilled out onto the immense Savuti Marsh. After being dry for two decades, the Savuti River has started to flow again! The Savuti Marsh rivatalised, the dry marsh can transform into a magnificent wetland. Currently, the mysteries of this fickle flow of water are continuing – check with us for current local conditions in Savuti.

Predators are plentiful but elusive here. Leopards favour the rocky hills and use them to stash their Kills and cubs. Zebra can also be seen here (wet season), migrating to the south or back north when the park interior dries up. The area is characterised by rocky outcrops. Ancient rock paintings can be found and one panel is relatively accessible. An ancient sand ridge, a relic of a former lake created during wetter times, is another prominent geographical feature in the area. There is no extended variety of lodges here as Savuti is a relatively small area. Savuti is also mobile safari friendly.

EXPERIENCES

Witness the famous “Marsh” pride of lions hunting elephants Drive the Savuti channel – whether flowing or dry Enjoy Savuti’s lodge options with fantastic waterhole game viewing from the rooms and main areas