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Savute Under Canvas

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Located in the Savute corner of the game-rich Chobe National Park is the private semi-mobile safari camp, Savute Under Canvas. This African experience provides an up-close and personal adventure, carefully positioned as close to the resident game as possible.

The camp has five comfortable safari tents with a double bed and en-suite facilities that include a separate WC and bucket shower (hot water delivered on request). The guest areas comprise of comfortable tents for dining, pre-dinner drinks or just whiling away the time between game drives.

This arid region of the Chobe is known for the enigmatic Savute Channel, large numbers of lions, open plains, the annual Zebra migration (usually around March) and baobab trees. Activities from camp include daily game drives.

Nearby experiences

  • Safari
  • Big Cats
  • Wildlife
  • Stargazing
  • Guides/Guiding
  • Birding
  • Game Drive

Price guide

£££££

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Staying at comfortable, family-friendly camps, journey across the watery landscapes of northern Botswana. Explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta, see the zebra migration at the remote Savute Marsh and meet the vast elephant herds of Chobe.
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Where to stay in Botswana

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.

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Savute Safari Lodge

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Chobe Under Canvas

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