Savuti Camp
Savuti Camp At A Glance
Savuti Camp is situated in the Linyanti Reserve along the Savuti Channel in northern Botswana. The camp is built about 17 kilometres 'downstream' from the source of the Savuti. The channel stopped flowing in 1980 and what was a Hippo-filled river, is now wide, open grasslands. Savuti Camp is a comfortable eight bedded camp providing accommodation in five large walk-in tented rooms with en-suite facilities. Three of the bathrooms are within the tents and two tents have bathrooms with wonderful open fronts facing onto the Savuti Channel. Each room is raised off the ground on wooden decks. The camp has a thatched dining area, pub and plunge pool, all on raised wooden decks.
There is a waterhole close to camp and this attracts large numbers of animals which guests can view from the camp. Activities include game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers, hides, night drives and walks with an armed guard. Game in the area includes all of Botswana's big game, and is one of the best areas in the country to see predators. There are also good concentrations of plains game in the area.
SAVUTI CAMP FACT SHEET
LOCATION
Within Linyanti concession
Along Savuti Channel, 17kms from its source
North Botswana
Borders Chobe National Park to the east
Within private reserve, in an isolated area
PRICING
January - end June - shoulder rates
July - end October - highest prices
November - end December - shoulder rates
ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
5 ¾ twin bedded tents
1 guides tent in guest area, en-suite, not on wooden decks and decor more rustic.
This camp can accommodate 8 FIT guests with tour leader or 10 in a group
Tent details:
All tents with en-suite facilities - 2 with open bathrooms (tents no 1 & 2), with great views. Other three tents en-suite facilities incorporated in the tent as well as outside showers
Tents on decks
Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room
Fans
CAMP DESCRIPTION
Communal Area:
Dining room and pub under thatch
Extended deck for star lit dinners next to the fire
Evening fire side
Plunge pool overlooking water hole
Curio shop
GAME VIEWING
Elephant, Lion, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Warthog, Lechwe, Hippo, Leopard, Cheetah, Impala, Waterbuck, African Wild Cat and Wild Dog.
ACTIVITIES
Type - 100% Land activities
Game Drives:
Drives in 2 x 10 seater vehicles
5 water holes nearby, some with hides
Superb night drives
Walking Safaris:
Game walks & game viewing at hides
Water Activities:
It is possible to use boats at DumaTau on request only, provided the group has booked out the entire camp
ELECTRICITY & WATER
Camp has a 220v generator. Electricity is run in the kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
12v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs a day. Hairdryers etc cannot work here.
Video battery can be charged by the generator when guests on game drives. Hence bring spare battery and charging unit.
Solar heated water for showers etc.
DRINKS POLICY
All local drinks beers, wines and mineral water are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits.
LAUNDRY POLICY
Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of 'smalls' ie underwear, which are not washed due to local customs.
EXTRAS PAYMENT
Curios and or imported drinks will be billed to the guest and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travellers' cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard. If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)
FLYING TIMES
to/from Maun 45 minutes
to/from Kasane 45 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes but allow additional time for customs and immigration
AIR STRIP DETAILS
Chobe 1 Airstrip is located 25 minutes' drive from camp, 1000m long, compacted calcrete. Max aircraft weight: 2300kg. Unlicensed for heavier aircraft such as King Airs, however, King Airs can utilise Kings Pool air strip.
Driving time from Kings Pool to Savuti Camp is approximately 1hr 15 minutes.
Air strip co-ordinates: S18.31.99, E023.39.27
