Savute Elephant Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana

Each of the rooms at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge has an outdoor lounge and is shaded by a traditional thatch roof. The large, private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock. These are ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy. Luxurious room interior include a four-poster bed complete with mosquito netting, lavishly appointed bathroom and dressing room, a fully-stocked minibar and discreet air conditioning.

Traditionally a meeting place for senior tribesmen, Boma Restaurant is the place where local dishes would be served during their warm-hearted get-togethers. Recreate the experience with your fellow guests while marveling at the inspiring vistas of the African night sky.

Regarding the lodge's location, unpredictable wet and dry cycles shape the landscape and wildlife. The Savute Channel began to flow after nearly 30 years of lying dormant, but has since dried up again. The channel can change without warning, becoming one of Northern Botswana's greatest mysteries.

The Gubatsa Hills shelter leopard and klipspringer, with rock paintings depicting early man's animal encounters.