Savute Under Canvas

Explore the unique and haunting Savute landscape, with its enigmatic Savute Channel.

At Savute Under Canvas, luxury mobile safari tents with ensuite bathrooms (with flush w.c. and steaming hot bucket shower) are positioned at secluded sites in a remote and wild corner of Chobe National Park. Spend nights under canvas close to nature in the landscape of the African night.

Secluded campsites in the wildlife haven of Savute provide a base for up close and personal adventure and discovery.
Carefully positioned as close as possible to the resident game, enjoy the simplicity of camping in one of the top wildlife areas in the world.

Camps move to a different site every five or six days. This is a true African experience, with campsites in remote areas where guests can expect to see few other people or vehicles.

Why visit Savute Under Canvas
- Explore the area on your morning and afternoon game drives.
- Dine beneath the stars with friendly butler service.
- Photograph the majestic baobab trees that loom over the reserve.
- Perfect for nature lovers, seasoned bush lovers, repeat travellers, photographers and birders.
- Enjoy the rustic charm of camping combined with the comfort of full service, a flush toilet and a steaming hot bucket shower.

Accommodation at Savute Under Canvas:

At Savute Under Canvas, luxury mobile safari tents with ensuite bathrooms (with flush w.c. and steaming hot bucket shower) are positioned at secluded sites in a remote and wild corner of Chobe National Park. Spend nights under canvas close to nature in the landscape of the African night.

Carefully positioned as close as possible to the resident game, enjoy the simplicity of safari under canvas at Savute Under Canvas in one of the top wildlife areas in the world.

Green shadows on the walls of your tent, faint birdsong filtering through the trees and the sweet fragrance of morning dew on bush vegetation welcome each new day. Steaming hot water in your ensuite bathrooms bucket shower refreshes and revitalises for the day ahead. Shady veranda areas offer a vantage point to enjoy the smaller details of riverside life. Crispy linens and a spacious double bed welcome weary bodies after a long day of discovery.

Remote campsites in the pristine game reserve form a setting for five ensuite safari tents, combining the natural beauty of the breathtaking setting with comfort and personalised service. Night time noises filter through canvas walls, exposing guests to the mystique and mystery of Africa after nightfall.

Tented guest areas create shady spaces to relax in the heat of the day or share a drink with friends in the evening hours, as dishes full of flavour find their way to dining tables. Sated, draw your chair closer to the fire as talk and laughter merge into the starry night, swapping stories meant to last a lifetime.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: All year round
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN: Children over the age of 12 are welcome at &Beyond Savute Under Canvas
GUEST SAFETY: The lodge is not fenced off and we request guests be extremely vigilant at all times.
LODGE AMENITIES: 5 safari tents,Ensuite bathrooms (with flush toilet and steaming hot bucket shower)

Home to large numbers of wildlife, Savute Under Canvas offers a truly wild, authentic camping bush experience

Wildlife at Savute Under Canvas:
Savute is particularly well known for its high concentration of lion, as well as for its dramatic predator interactions. The Savute lions are famed for having adapted to hunting elephant, not generally considered common prey for these cats. A power struggle for the position of dominant predator has also been documented between the lions and the area's large clans of hyena. The African wild dog, one of the continents most endangered carnivores, also thrives in the area.

Like the remainder of the Chobe National Park, Savute has large numbers of elephant, which are attracted to the many artificial water sources. During the drier season, elephant bulls dominate the water holes, while breeding herds may move to areas where water is more readily found.

Such herds rely upon their matriarch to lead them to the best feeding and water sites, with individuals seldom straying from each other and ready to come to the aid of a family member who is in trouble.

The region is also rich in antelope, with common species such as impala and kudu encountered alongside giants such as the eland. Waterbuck may be spotted in areas with thicker vegetation, and guests may be lucky enough to catch sight of the aristocratic line of the roan and the sable.

Children over the age of 12 are welcome at &Beyond Savute Under Canvas, although the tents are unsuitable for triple occupation, meaning that younger children are unable to share a room with their parents.