Established
1967 (part of Chobe NP)
Size
5,000 km² (Savuti area)
Elevation
950–1,000 m
Ecosystem
Marsh, Savanna
Best Time
May – October
Entry Fee
$30 per adult/day
About Savuti Marsh
Savuti is the wild, untamed heart of Chobe National Park — a legendary landscape where Africa's greatest predator dramas unfold. The Savuti Marsh and its enigmatic channel (which mysteriously dries up and refills over decades) have created one of Africa's most famous predator-prey battlegrounds. Savuti's lion prides are legendary for their extraordinary behavior: taking down adult elephants and buffalo in coordinated hunts, documented in numerous National Geographic and BBC wildlife films. The area's open grasslands and rocky outcrops provide exceptional game viewing, while ancient San rock paintings on the Savuti Hills tell of the human history stretching back thousands of years.
What Makes It Special
Elephant-hunting lion prides
National Geographic predator arena
Enigmatic Savuti Channel
Ancient San rock art
Raw, untamed wilderness
Wildlife & Species
Things to Do
Best Time to Visit
Peak Season
Best wildlife viewing
JunJulAugSepOct
Shoulder Season
Fewer crowds, good value
MayNov
Green Season
Lush landscapes, birding
DecJanFebMarApr
Where to Stay
Savuti Camp (andBeyond)
Ultra-LuxuryElegant tented camp overlooking the Savuti Channel with front-row predator action.
From $1,200/night / night
Savute Safari Lodge
LuxuryDesert Whisper lodge with private deck and waterhole viewing.
From $600/night / night
Savuti Campsite
BudgetWild self-camping in the heart of Savuti — expect elephants and hyenas in camp.
From $40/night / night
Safari Packages
4-Day Savuti Predator Safari
Witness legendary predator-prey battles in Africa's wildest arena
6-Day Savuti, Chobe & Victoria Falls
Predator action, elephant herds, and the world's greatest waterfall