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Savute Elephant Camp by Orient-Express

Savute Channel, Chobe National Park, Botswana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We stayed with my boyfriend for 2 nights in each of the OE camps and we liked the Savute camp the most - it is smaller than the other camps, the setting is beautiful, the drives were probably the most eventful here and the relief management couple (Isbjorn and Charlotte) certainly the best of all - very dedicated to the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

For my first trip to Africa and my first Safari experience, I chose the Orient Express Safari camps - all located between two huge wildlife regions in the Northern area of Botswana - the Okavango Delta/ Moremi Game Reserve and the Chobe National Park. Though the other two camps in the Orient Express chain were wonderful and provided accommodations above... More

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Johannesburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We decided to have a bush holiday and do it in style, so we chose the Orient-Express chain again. Wow - we were definitely not disappointed. From the time we arrived at the airport in Maun to the time we departed, we were pampered. We were met at the airport with cold handtowels and conducted through to the connecting flight,... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

From the moment we got off the aircraft we were blown away by the place. Our tour guide Watch was AMAZING and made for the most unforgettable trip. All the staff are so friendly and happy to assist. The rooms leave you wanting for nothing and the wildlife at the front is just a bonus. All the food we had... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

A special spot for a traveler. Flying into the camp, there were elephants crossing the runway. exciting!!! What a welcome. Accommodations are amazingly perfect...really! Delicious food and wonderful beverages. Staff is friendly and helpful. Having a private lunch on our own deck was glorious, and napping with a thunderstorm and open windows was memorable. Not a lot of elephants due... More

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St Peter Port, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

We stayed in this camp for 4 days of a 2 week holiday. It is by far the best safari camp we have been to. Arrival- We traveled by plane to Savute airstrip which is about a 10 minute drive from the camp. The pickup was quick and efficient despite the pouring rain. On arrival at the camp you are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

Excellent camp in Botswana. Great accomodation and service, and excellent game viewing. Our guide, Mighty, was very competent and made the experience truly unique.Orient Express camps offer great quality and value.

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Sherborne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

A really nice camp! As with the other 2 we stayed in at the same time, the staff were fantastic. Same too for facilities, rooms and location. All our guides were excellent but I think Richard here was really exceptional. His knowledge and manner were both delightful. It was very nice to visit a camp that had Batswana managers rather... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

This was last part of a trip to Botswana which included the three Orient Express lodges in the order of Khwai River Lodge, Eagle Island Lodge and then Savute Elephant Lodge, staying three nights in each. This was out last lodge. Mighty was our guide (see Alexander McCall Smith’s The Double Comfort Safari Club - The No 1 Ladies detective... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

Being in a National Park means you have to stay on the roads, so unlike Khwai River, we were unable to get up close and personal in our vehicles. Although we did have some close sightings, being bound to the road does make some difference. Still an overall wonderful experience--and you almost can't go to Botswana and not experience Chobe!.... More

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Savute Elephant Camp By Orient-Express Hotel Chobe National Park
Savute Elephant Camp By Orient-Express Hotel
Address: Savute Channel, Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Region: Botswana > North-West District > Chobe National Park
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Ranked #3 of 19 Speciality lodging in Chobe National Park
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In the heart of the Chobe National Park, sometimes referred to as the elephant capital of the world, is Savute Elephant Camp. 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 area is also renowned for high concentration of predators such as the endangered wild dog, lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. Find yourself in harmony with a unique timeless place as you witness a play that has no script, by actors who have no lines, in an environment that needs no set. The area is known for its exciting game viewing and birding. This area also presents you with the rare opportunity to view rock paintings drawn by the early Bushmen, who once inhabited the region. As this camp is situated in the Chobe National Park, park regulations prohibit night drives and walking. Savute personifies the eternal contrast of Africa. Where our other two camps celebrate water and lush vegetation, Savute is an objective lesson in aridity. Rain in this dry place is rare and water is precious. Situated on the Savute Channel, which is an eccentric waterway that fluctuates between being bone-dry or flooding, the whole ethos of Savute Elephant Camp is commiserate with its inhabitants and environment, although the camp has not seen water flowing in the channel since 1983. ... more   less 

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