Savute Elephant Campclick on any image above to view the full size images GENERAL INFORMATION
Perched on the former banks of the now dry Savute Channel, the camp offers a spectacular birds eye view of elephant in their natural habitat, with an adjacent water hole just metres away from the camps main building.The Savute is a dramatic area to see high concentrations of elephant and lions. Prides up to 40 strong are not uncommon as are sighting of all the other major predators; the endangered wild dog, leopard, cheetah and the hyena. Savute is also renowned for its excellent birding during the summer months (December through March), as well as being home to some very rare rock paintings drawn by the early San Bushmen, who once inhabited the region. The camp offers game viewing activities in the morning and late afternoons in safari viewing vehicles. A desert habitat this area abounds with desert and savannah birds. On the Marsh one can find the largest flying birds in great numbers - Kori Bustard, Ground Hornbills, Ostrich and Northern Black Orhaan.This area also abounds with LBJ's - Ayers, Desert Cisticolas and a large number of Pipits and Larks. This is also one of the few places to view the Bradfield's Hornbill which is also a true desert Species ROOMSThe 12 twin-bedded luxury canvas tents, placed under thatch, that are perfectly suited to the desert air feature .All luxury tents are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering great views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof. The tent interiors are luxuriously appointed with such comforts as an en suite bathroom, private fully stocked mini bar, four poster bed complete with mosquito netting, as well as a discreet air conditioning. DININGThe large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in privacy FACILITIES
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