&Beyond Savute Under Canvas

Savute Under Canvas sits in one of Chobe National Park's most storied and remote corners, where the mysterious Savute Channel flows and dries independently of rainfall. After decades dry, the channel resumed flowing in recent years, transforming the area into lush, marshy wilderness and drawing elephant bulls year-round, healthy lion prides, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe and kudu, plus leopard and African wild dog sightings, and huge baobabs across the landscape.

The camp channels classic tented-safari romance: five tents each with a double bed, ensuite bathroom with separate flushing WC, and a steaming hot bucket shower delivered on request (no piped hot water). Guest areas are communal dining/lounge tents, with staff serving meals cooked over open coals.

Activities are focused purely on twice-daily game drives (no boating, given Savute's inland, non-riverine setting). Access is strictly fly-in via Savute Airstrip; self-drive is not permitted under national park vehicle restrictions. The camp has previously featured in Resorts Magazine's Top 100 Places to Stay (2012).

At a Glance - Property type: Semi-mobile tented camp (periodically repositioned wilderness campsites) - Rooms: 5 tents, max 2 guests/tent (double bed, twin-convertible), no triples - Max guests: 10 - Children policy: 12 years and older only - Key activities: Morning and afternoon game drives (no boat cruise at this camp) - Facilities: Ensuite bathrooms (flush toilet + bucket shower), communal dining, no in-room safe/telephone/hairdryer, no laundry service, not wheelchair accessible, credit cards not accepted, seasonal closure - Power/Wi-Fi: No generator — camp cannot supply 24-hour electricity; 12V charging in vehicles only; battery-powered tent lighting; no Wi-Fi mentioned in brochure - Ownership/sustainability: Falls under &Beyond's group-wide Botswana sustainability programme (Wild Impact, WildCRU, Botswana Predator Conservation Trust, Rhinos Without Borders)