The renowned Savute Channel and Savute Plains are the highlights of this extraordinary safari region in Botswana. These vast open grasslands transform to a transformed sea of green during the rainy season, attracting thousands of migratory zebras and other grazing animals for a breathtaking wildlife spectacle.
The Savute Channel, a natural marvel, has started flowing again after being dry for over 30 years. This permanent water source supports a wide variety of wildlife, turning parts of this arid area into a vibrant sanctuary with incredible game-viewing opportunities.
The Linyanti River and Savuti Channel create one of the most exceptional and remote regions in Botswana for indescribable safari holidays. This is an original and authentic way to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul with outstanding wildlife sightings in pristine floodplain and grassland habitats. We can offer you an extraordinary safari experience to the Linyanti & Savuti regions of Botswana. This is one of the most unique safari regions in Botswana with a staggering amount of wildlife.
The Savuti Channel remains a biodiversity mystery, drying up sporadically over the past 100 years – a natural event confusing the ‘dead’ trees growing in the channel that germinate during dry times but drown again during wet times.
Two life-giving rivers feed all ecosystems between their linked channels. The Linyanti River rises in the Angolan Highlands, joining the Chobe River as it meanders towards the Savuti Channel. It ultimately forms a delta wetland on the border of Namibia and Botswana, making a dramatic 90-degree turn. From here, the Savuti Channel flows for 75 km until it peters out in the Kalahari’s parched wasteland. Towards the start of summer, impressive herds of zebras and elephants migrate towards the Savute channel to breed and forage. Everything is linked.
Some luxury Savuti accommodation is available in the isolated region of Savuri Channel but it remains secluded and minimal. Intrepid explorers stay in luxury safari tented camps and exquisite eco-lodges with upmarket mod cons for global tourism requirements. Efficient Botswana game rangers show guests their world by boat, mokoro, 4×4 game drive vehicle, or on foot. Special Savuti package deals include flights, transfers and all meals, for safari memories in Botswana and Africa.
