Savute Elephant Lodge

Hotel Description

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge in Botswanas Okavango Delta is the ultimate luxury safari paradise. Hidden from the world - deep within Botswanas Okavango Delta is the safari paradise of Belmond Eagle Island Lodge. Situated on the island of Xaxaba and surrounded by Illala palms - the lodge site overlooks a lagoon fed by the tranquil waterways of the delta. The area offers exceptionally high quality wildlife viewing with prolific birdlife and mammal sightings. The site offers game viewing activities in the morning and late afternoons. Bird and game viewing is done either from motorized boats or traditional dugout canoes. . Belmond Khwai River Lodge is nestled on the edge of a leadwood and fig tree forest. The lodge overlooks Botswanas vast Khwai River floodplains and beyond into the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife from the comfort of your own private deck. As a year round destination for wildlife - predators can regularly be seen in the area. The exceptional location of Khwai makes it a regular host to elephant - buffalo - lion - leopard - cheetah and wild dogs. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance. Enjoy 4x4 safari drives during the day as well as at night. . In the heart of the Chobe National Park - sometimes referred to as the elephant capital of the world - is situated Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge. The area where the Lodge is located is known for the herds of elephants that can be spotted roaming its plains. But other large animals also gather here to slake their thirst. Explore the ancient bushmen rock paintings or enjoy extensive 4x4 safari game drives through the Chobe. Savute is also renowned for its excellent birding during the summer months from December through March. The area is also home to some very rare rock paintings drawn by the early San bushmen who once inhabited the region.