Luxury Lodges · Savuti - Chobe National Park, Botswana
Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
Overview
Nestled within the game-rich Chobe National Park, Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge boasts a prime location on the Ghoha Hills, offering unparalleled views of the Savuti Plains.
With a design harmonizing seamlessly with its natural surroundings, this lodge provides an immersive experience in the heart of nature.
With 11 luxurious tents, including 2 family tents, meticulously designed with your comfort in mind and offering sweeping views of the valley below, this perfect blend ensures that your safari experience is nothing short of extraordinary. The lodge's main thatched area houses an open dining space, a bar, and cozy lounges, all overlooking a lively waterhole, where wildlife activity abounds, providing ample opportunities for wildlife viewing.
For relaxation and rejuvenation, guests can indulge in the lodge's refreshing pool, fully equipped gym, and tranquil spa, catering to their physical and mental well-being. With its understated elegance and attention to detail, Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge promises an unforgettable safari experience when luxury meets the untamed beauty of Africa.
Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge holds Eco Tourism certification for its minimal environmental impact, ensuring a sustainable and responsible safari experience for all guests.
Suites & Rates
Choose how you stay
Luxury Family Tent
Our Family Luxury Tented Rooms consists of 2 rooms - Main bedroom with king bed and bathroom on suite and interleading room with 2 single beds. This makes travelling with smaller children comfortable.
Luxury Standard Tent - King/Twin
We focus on excellent service and pampering the soul while you are on Safari. Our Luxury King/Twin tents all have high quality beds (all Xtra Length) & percale linen to ensure ultimate comfort. The...
Details
Good to know
Accommodation & amenities
Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Languages spoken
English
Ideal for
Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
On-site activities
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Massages, Safaris
Services
Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)
Nearby activities
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Safaris
Property facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Location
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Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
Ghoha Hills lies in the fascinating game rich Savuti area with all 11 rooms ideally positioned on the edges of the Ghoha Hills, to assure spectacular unparalleled 180 degree views.
Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge Presentation
Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge PresentationUnique Selling Points 1. Located within the Chobe National Park, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa and home to the largest concentrations of elephants found on the African continent. 2. Unparalled 180-degree views of the pristine African wilderness from the lodge’s elevated position 3. Luxurious well-appointed tented suites with wrap-around wooden decks to enjoy the spectacular sunrise 4. Spacious, multi-level, private reading and seating areas in the main area 5. Traditional fire boma and rock pool 6. Private thatched viewing deck overlooking waterhole with abundant wildlife sightings 7. Private road network to avoid the “Savuti highway” 8. Owner operated camp with complete flexibility to ensure a memorable safari holiday 9. Environmentally sensitive, solar powered for minimal environmental impact 10. Full day game drives to the world famous Savuti Marsh
Activities
What you can do
Day of Departure
You have a choice of sleeping late, having a hot breakfast and then departing to the airstrip depending on time of flight, a short game circuit en-route can be done to revisit sights and pans closer to the airstrip. OR Getting up early for a drive to the hide for Coffee & rusks and then returning for a hot breakfast and then departing to the airstrip – depending on flight time
High Tea and Sunset Game Drive
High Tea is served at 16:00 in our open-plan dining area, offering stunning views of the Savuti and the bustling activity around the waterhole below. Here, you'll meet your personal guide and fellow travelers while indulging in a selection of our home-baked cakes and treats. Your guide will take note of your preferred refreshments for the afternoon Sundowner drive, which departs around 16:30. This drive will traverse our private network of roads, with a maximum of six guests per vehicle to ensure a comfortable viewing experience. During the drive, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy your chosen drinks at either our private hide overlooking the waterhole or at our special Baobab site, renowned for its magnificent sunset views. This unique landscape offers a paradise for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. In this area, you may encounter herds of elephants, buffalo, impala, kudu, giraffe, zebra, roan antelope, as well as spotted and brown hyenas. The Ghoha pride of lions and leopards are also among the possible sightings. Not to mention the numerous bird species and the spectacular Baobab trees that adorn the landscape. You'll return to camp around 18:30 to freshen up before dinner. Your guide will meet you at a pre-arranged time at your room and accompany you to the main area for a pre-dinner drink around the bonfire in the Boma, where you can share stories with other guests. Dinner is served in the dining area starting at 19:30.
Savuti Marsh Excursion (Minimum 2-night stay)
This highlight game experience is tailored to seasonal activities and guest preferences, ensuring a unique adventure each day. The day begins early with a 5:00 AM wake-up call. Your guide will pick you up from your room at 5:30 AM for a delightful continental breakfast and coffee, followed by departure around 6:00 AM for your day excursion. The journey includes several stops, such as tea, coffee, and rusk breaks at various stretching points en route to the Savuti Marsh. Your professional guide will lead you through magnificent ancient landscapes and wildlife areas, including Harvey’s Pan, where numerous animals roam daily, Kudu Hills, Quarry Hill with Bushmen Rock Paintings, the Theatre of Twelve Baobabs, Pimple Hills, and Twin Hills. As the drive continues, you'll experience the wonders of the Savuti Marsh, home to majestic herds of buffalo and elephant, the renowned Savuti Pride of Lions, and an array of other game species and birdlife.
Spa & Gym
Our professionally trained therapists will ensure you walk away from your soothing spa treatments feeling pampered and relaxed. Our therapists understand that this is YOUR experience and will do their utmost to ensure a sense of comfort and relaxation. Our treatments are done in a room with sweeping views of the wilderness below. While our therapists use their natural rhythm and specific techniques to ensure a calm mind and de-stressed body, the wilderness beyond will take care of the harmony between you and nature. Feeling a bit stiif after spending a lot of time travelling and on safari - spend some time in the gym with a view.
Stay Longer - Scenic Helicopter Flight
You can pre-book a scenic helicopter flight (quote available on request). Early morning/ or afternoon departure from Ghoha Hills to just outside the Ghoha gate where your helicopter adventure awaits you. Our scenic/ photography flights are a not to miss opportunity. We take the doors off for an even better photographic experience while flying. Moments after departing you will enjoy the breath-taking views seen only from a helicopter - flying in the direction of the Linyanti Swamps. This is a 30 minute flight where you will then land and enjoy delights from a special picnic basket packed for you – 30 minutes later you will then return back to the Ghoha gate – total excursion time 90 minutes.
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