Savute elephant camp

Savute elephant camp
Chobe, Botswana
Perched on the banks of the now-flowing Savute
Channel, Savute Elephant Camp by Orient-Express
is a spectacular base from which to explore the
area. Drama unfolds here daily with interactions
between the high concentrations of elephant, the
large lion prides and the many hyenas that inhabit
the area. Savute is also unrivaled for its sightings of
excellent predator and prey interaction during the
drier months of August through October, and should
be included on any Southern Africa safari.
　
Distance from Maun Airport (MUB):
40 minutes

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