Nadia recently explored Southern Africa while on safari leading 4 ladies from the US. Their Grand Southern Africa Tour included Victoria Falls, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Savute Channel and more! A highlight of their trip was their stay at Savute Safari Lodge – currently one of Nadia’s favorite properties in the Delta.
Savute Safari Lodge is currently my very Hot Favorite Botswana property. Our managers, MC & Michele, were 1st class and treated us royally, as did our guide, Baba. He kept is entertained and shared so much with us. We drove ALL the way around the Savute Marsh..there is so much water about currently…..and the wildlife is plentiful…Of course sundowners overlooking a beautiful waterhole in the bush were a wonderful memory, as well. Why is it that the sunsets in Africa are always so stunning and the colors so vibrant? That golden glow!
We had excellent elephant sightings overlooking the marsh, but the true highlight for many of us was the leopard that 1 of the 4 ladies spotted! Up in a tree at first, and then our guides tracked the leopard beautifully and we were perfectly positioned as the leopard strolled on by on the right side of our vehicle. She plonked down next to our open 4×4 and those stunning eyes just gazed at us for a few minutes before she got up and strolled off into the bush! What a beautiful Africa Easy moment on safari!
Located on the banks of the Savute channel, Savute Safari Lodge is intimate, accommodating only 24 guests in 12 cool, thatched timber and glass suites. The area is renowned for its population of bull elephant and for the unique interaction of the resident predator species. The close proximity of wildlife translates itself into the recently refurbished, modern African décor. All suites have private decks, combined bedroom and sitting areas and en-suite facilities. The sitting area, library and cocktail bar are situated in an exquisite thatch and timber main building. Savute boasts a viewing deck, an al fresco dining area and swimming pool – which is ideal for watching game at the waterhole!
Photos by Nadia Eckhardt and bedroom image courtesy of Savute Safari Lodge.
