Belmond Safaris
Belmond Safaris is comprised of three unique safari camps in Botswana - all offering unparalleled opportunities to view multiple species of big game and bird life in their natural habitat.
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge
In the heart of the Chobe National Park, sometimes referred to as the elephant capital of the world, is the Savute- an area that personifies the eternal contrast of Africa.Perched on the former banks of the now dry Savute Channel, the Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge offers a spectacular bird’s eye view of elephant in their natural habitat.The Savute is a dramatic area which is home to high concentrations of elephant and lions.Prides up to 40 strong are not uncommon, as are sighting of all the other major predators; the endangered wild dog, leopard, cheetah and the hyena.Savute is also renowned for its excellent birding during the summer months (December through March), as well as being home to some very rare rock paintings drawn by the early San Bushmen, who once inhabited the region. Savute Elephant Lodge is accessible by scheduled air from Johannesburg and Cape Town via Maun. Access from Livingstone (Zambia), Victoria Falls (Zimababwe), via Kasane (Botswana) is also possible. Situated in the arid Savute area, Savute Elephant Lodge offers an oasis type setting in complete luxury. All luxury rooms are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering great views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof.
Belmond Khwai River Lodge
Nestled on the edge of a leadwood and fig tree forest, overlooking the vast Khwai River floodplains and beyond into the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, sits the luxurious Belmond Khwai River Lodge.Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife from the comfort of your own private deck. As a year round destination for wildlife, predators can regularly be seen in the area, rated as one of the most prolific in Botswana for viewing wildlife. The exceptional location of Khwai makes it a regular host to Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors near the lodge.At Khwai River Lodge, you are close to Africa';s heartbeat and at the centre of a world that has not altered since life began. You can sense this from the moment you arrive. Khwai River Lodge is perfectly designed to blend into the surrounding environment.All luxury rooms are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering great views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof.The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy. The room interiors are luxuriously appointed with such comforts as an en suite bathroom, private fully stocked mini bar, four poster bed complete with mosquito netting, as well as a discreet air conditioning.For your convenience, in-rooms safes are provided for the safekeeping of all cash, travel documents and other such articles. Be it in the open-air or within our covered dining area, Khwai River Lodge offers a dining experience to remember.In the heart of the safari experience, surrounded by wildlife, enjoy delicious cuisine created by our skilled chefs.The restaurant offers something for everyone all day and will also be glad to prepare picnics for you to take on a game drive.After dinner enjoy the bar and lounge areas.Seated around our camp fire you can share stories of the days experiences with other guests or simply curl up and relax while the wildlife does the same. Game drives often start early. You will be woken with a light breakfast to enjoy in your tent before setting off on your drive.On your return the restaurant will be open for a light brunch to satisfy you until the next adventure begins...Activities at Khwai River Lodge include morning and afternoon game drives in open land cruisers. Night spotlight game drives and star gazing presentations are also conducted after dinner.A cultural visit to a local village can also be arranged, as well as guided safari walks along the Khwai River by one of our experienced team of guides.For those wishing to stay at the camp and relax, Khwai River Lodge, is equipped with a hide overlooking the Khwai floodplains, a swimming pool as well as a gym and spa facility. Guests can enjoy indulgent treatments in the facility or in the privacy of their own room.
Belmond Eagle Island Lodge
Belmond Eagle Island Lodge has reopened as the ultimate Okavango Delta water- & experience-focused safari lodge, unveiling a sleek new look after an almost total rebuild. Belmond Eagle Island Lodge is one of Botswana’s original safari lodges, perched on a private island encircled by some of the deepest stretches of the Okavango Delta, one of the world's largest inland water systems and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The lodge is decorated to reflect an explorer’s base. Design highlights in the twelve spacious deluxe tented rooms include oversized beds with views of the delta, large outdoor decks with a vista, private plunge pools, luxurious bathrooms with large tubs, indoor & outdoor showers, a relaxation and reading nook, and walk-in wardrobes. Fully rebuilt public areas include a stylish dining area with a pizza oven, a lounge area with an artisan-style bar, a library, a separate campfire area and the Fish Eagle Bar which is located directly on the water. Local artisans and materials were used throughout the renovations. The lodge offers a variety of essentially water-focused safari activities including motorboat safaris, barge cruises, mekoro safaris (a local canoe), fishing, as well as walking safaris and the ultimate air safari experience by helicopter – a highlight of any guests’ stay! There is an abundance of bird and aquatic wildlife around the lodge, complemented by larger mammals such as elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, as well as the ever elusive big cats that have made this island their home.
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