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Chobe National Park, Botswana , Savuti
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Savuti, The Chobe National Park, Botswana
Often described as one of, if not the best, wildlife-viewing
area in Africa today. Savuti boasts one of the highest concentrations
of wildlife left on the African continent. Animals are present
during all seasons, and at certain times of the year their
numbers can be staggering. If you allow yourself adequate time
here (a minimum of three to four days is recommended) you will
probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant,
zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo,
waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including
lion, hyaena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah
and wild dog.
Savuti is famous for its predators, particularly its resident
lions and spotted hyaena populations. Sometimes you will have
them uncomfortably close, as both they and marauding hyaenas
do wander through the campsite. Almost certainly you will hear
lion at night.
One of the greatest mysteries is the Savuti Channel itself,
which has over the past 100 years inexplicably dried up and
recommenced its flow several times. The present dry period
started in 1982.
The Savute Safari Lodge situated on the banks of the Stolen
River is a luxury Lodge accommodating just 24 guests in 12
superbly designed and elegantly furnished Safari Suites,
Savuti has an excellent new Government campsite. Lying 172
kilometres southwest of Sedudu gate, TheSavuti Safari Lodge
ground overlooks the Savuti River channel, which is currently
dry. Geographically, Savuti is an area of many unknowns.
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Have look at the Chobe camps and
lodges as an option to stay at - or at the Tours & Safaris we
have put together...
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