Luxury Safaris in Chobe and Savuti made for you

A truly remarkable stay so close to the waterhole and river where the animals choose to congregate in this, the Savute area of Chobe National Park. Twelve beautifully elegant and well-equipped luxury tents sit well spaced apart in amongst a line of trees. Each has its own large private terrace complete with easy chairs, a hammock and binoculars for optimal viewings of the wildlife that surrounds you here. En suite bathrooms, traditional period-style furniture, luxury linens and a real sense of cushioned seclusion, makes it a deluxe safari stay with privileged twist of adventure given the location. A traditional boma and attractive shared lounge and library encourage you to really get into the communal camp spirit, and where you can discuss your day’s sightings with other guests around a dining table, a roaring camp fire or a round of gin and tonics.

Sitting right on the banks of the Savuti Channel and Stolen River, this lodge’s cool twelve glass and timber suites gives you modern refinement amidst the ultimate wilderness of the Chobe. The nearby waterhole gives reason to the al fresco dining areas, suite terraces, decks and swimming pool area that Savute has constructed, so you can watch the wildlife all day long if you like. The suites themselves are all tastefully decorated in neutral and natural textiles, fittings and furnishings.

Moved every five or six days and carefully positioned in secluded sports as close as possible to resident game, Chobe Under Canvas offers a thoroughly authentic Botswana safari experience with sacrificing comfort. Just five comfortable safari tents, each with en suite bathrooms and steaming hot bucket showers, are clustered around communal areas, such as a dining tent and campfire. Beds, looking out to the wilderness, are large with crisp linens and hard to leave after being awoken by the rising sun and birdsong. Set in one of the top wilderness areas of world, morning and afternoon game drives explore the game rich landscape of Chobe National Park. Expert guides will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular species or spending more time enjoying each sighting and getting to know the habits of the animals. There’s also the opportunity to head out onto the Chobe River aboard a specially adapted boat to photograph the iconic elephant herds. Every seat on the boat is fitted with a top-of-the-range camera that is fitted to a customised mount, so you needn’t bring your own equipment.

Cruise serenely along the wide, remote stretches of the Chobe River between Botswana and Namibia aboard a luxury houseboat in the utmost comfort. The 42m (138 foot) Zambezi Queen offers a true five-star experience in this most adventurous of locations, with 14 air-conditioned understated suites styled by South African designer Jenni Button. All enjoy floor to ceiling windows and private balconies to look out at the passing riverbanks, an ecosystem home to one of the densest populations of elephant on the African continent – around 120,000 individuals – as well as a large number of buffalo, leopard and lion, a variety of antelope and abundant birdlife. Dining at the restaurant is a real treat, with meals made from seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets for a sophisticated take on authentic regional flavours. There’s also a bar, open deck area for sundowners and a pool to cool off in. There are a number of exciting activities to get involved with during your cruise, from water based safaris on the ship’s tender which can get right up to wildlife at the water’s edge, to guided walks and visits to local villages. The Chobe River is also a premier fishing destination for bream and tigerfish, a particularly prized game fish.

Chobe Chilwero’s facilities are incredibly impressive for its wild remoteness, as no other safari lodge in Botswana has a full spa. Chilwero means “the place of the high view”, which describes this lodge perfectly. Sitting close to Chobe National Park on a hillside overlooking the Chobe River, the lodge offers unparalleled panoramic views across the islands and floodplains as far across as Namibia. This is an incredibly luxurious lodge with just 15 guest cottages, as well as the only full spa in Botswana. Relax in the split-level swimming pool, unwind with a pampering session in the spa or enjoy the gourmet food that the lodge has become known for The 15 large and very spacious cottages allow for an even greater sense of privacy after the natural seclusion of your surroundings and are tastefully decorated in an earthy and neutral palette, incorporating traditional furniture and fittings but with a decidedly modern and well-equipped feel to them. Each have showers both inside and out, freestanding bath tubs, and a private garden perfected for end-of-the -day drinks and dinner. The food is delicious, the staff extremely helpful, excellent guides and the views are pretty spectacular. Various beauty and health treatments are available at the spa from manicures, facials, massage and hydrotherapy.

Found in Chobe National Park’s riverfront area, Chobe Game Lodge enjoys a privileged setting overlooking the river across pristine lawns. Its renowned status originally came about in the mid 1970’s when Hollywood icons Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton re-married here. Follow in their footsteps with a fabulous safari brimming with game drives, motorboat rides, sunset cruises and stargazing activities. The large property is designed with an Indo-African style, emphasizing the safari feel. All 47 guestrooms boast river views which can be soaked up from private terraces, while the four exclusive suites also offer a lounge, a large balcony and a plunge pool. Dining consists of hearty meals in the terrace restaurant and delicious BBQs in the outdoor boma area. The list of facilities then continues with an open-sided lounge, a terrace, two bars, a small spa and a gym. However it is the awesome range of wildlife that is the real winner here. During your stay you can look out for elephants playing in the water, witness elegant giraffes and spot further species such as buffalo, kudu and even crocodiles.