Reviews of Savute Under Canvas
Wildlife sightings and reviews
18 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Savute Under Canvas and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Savute Under Canvas review"
we were very lucky as we had the jeep to ourselves and I think this makes all the difference as we learned so much from our guide and had a one to one experience ,also we were able to take the time to sit and just watch the animals behaviour which we loved.
couldn't fault the food - amazing!" See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 4n in South Africa; 2n in Zambia

Buffalo
1 sighting

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Savute Under Canvas review"

Cheetah
2 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Leopard
5 sightings

Lion
8 sightings

Spotted Hyena
2 sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"Cold nights (end July) but enjoyable safari"
Conditions were comfortable enough but we looked forward to having a proper hot shower in the next camps - since showering was very basic here (but we knew it would be). Food was very good despite the primitive cooking conditions.
We had a cloudless view of the 'Blood' moon during the eclipse.
We had good viewings of Elephants at a waterhole (2 separate family groups), Cheetah, Leopard and Lions (including a mating pair) as well as many groups of Wildebeest, plus Jackal, Tsessebe, Giraffe, Hyena and Dwarf Mongoose." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana

Buffalo
1 sighting

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
3 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
2 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
8 sightings

Zebra
1 sighting
"Canvaz luxury"
Daniel, the camp manager, leads a cheery, friendly team for whom nothing was too much trouble. The guides joined us for meals and shared stories.
Morunga was a superb guide with great knowledge of both birds and animals. We tracked a pride of lions, invading the resident pride's territory. Leopard was spotted. A rock python coming to drink and then swimming a across a pan excited our guide as much us. 8 mongoose chasing a jackal, and the log with 3 different species of mongoose at one time is equally unforgettable: likewise the cheetah. Zebra were in abundance as they were gathering for the imminent migration. The pack of wild dogs alas eluded us by minutes.
Regrettably no night drives are allowed in the National Park but the animals did wander through the camp in the dark!
Nights under clear starry skies are cool but daytime temperatures are very pleasantly warm.
We loved the checklist booklet of birds and animals.
An excellent camp and location. We loved it." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"3 nights at Savute Under Canvas"
As the camp was being relocated the next day, everything had disappeared when we returned from the evening game drive and we got the distinct impression that they wished we weren't there.
However, the game drives with Moronga were enjoyable and informative." See all these reviews: 14n in Botswana
"Savute Under Canvas review"
We were the only guests for several days, and found the facilities somewhat neglected. Our vehicle broke down while on safari, they did a good job coming to tow it back to camp though. The shower also was broken and wasn't fixed while we're there, perhaps it was a victim of the constant moving of the camp." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Great safari at Savute Under Canvas"
"Excellent in every way"
Our guide was excellent in showing us animals, and very knowledgeable in providing us with history, personal anecdotes, natural history, geology, etc. of the area. The campsite was excellent and we especially enjoyed the elephants who strolled right in front (and behind) our tents.
The staff was friendly, fun, energetic. The food was delicious, and our tent was spacious and clean." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
"Savute Under Canvas review"
The acting Manager was also the other guide, and the chef (who was very outgoing and talented in food preparation) the first night was apparently substituting for the full-time chef who was present the second night. The facilities were clean but the water provided for showers in the late afternoon was not very warm (making it very challenging to enjoy a shower with the air temperature fairly cold).
Also, the camp was being dismantled the morning of our departure so the dining tent had been removed for our dinner our final night at Savute." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia; 1n in South Africa
"Comfortable, great staff"
The food was good. Simple but tasty. Great baking as in Chobe under canvas. Same, if not worse problem with trickling shower!
Liked the fact that tent sitting area faced the forest rather than the mess tent ." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 1n in Zambia; 1n in Zimbabwe
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