At Savute Safari Lodge we are very blessed to regularly dine with the elephants in front of the lodge but today was an extra special brunch as not only was there a small breeding herd of elephants enjoying the channel but a small herd of male buffalos which are known to us as ‘Dagga Boys’ [...]
The beginning of July was mild in temperature averaging highs of 21 degrees and lows of 13 degrees, but towards the middle of the month the temperatures dropped, averaging maximum temperatures of 17 degrees and minimum of 2 degrees.
Our environment
Camp Okavango is a tranquil place. The water level has been dropping in some areas, especially in already shallow areas, but generally speaking the level is still high which means the fishing is not at its best.
We usually have access to three islands on which we conduct our walking safaris. The water levels are so [...]
Our resident hippo took a stroll from the waters’ edge via the Boma along the path towards the office. Guests in the upstairs lounge had a fabulous photo opportunity. His afternoon and evening siesta is spent on the grass area behind the office.
An annual guys kayaking trip into the Okavango Delta became a harrowing adventure on Wednesday this week when a 3.5 metre crocodile attacked. Fortunately a Desert & Delta Safaris guide was in the vicinity and able to right the flipped kayak.
When you have been living in the bush for a few years one would think that you would grow accustomed to the ways of the bush… writes Michelle Odumetse.
I try not to become complacent with what there is to see each and every day, but the amazing thing about living in the bush is that each [...]
Chobe Game Lodge takes all aspects of guest comfort very seriously and has recently been looking at additional ways to improve our guests’ experience. That’s why Chobe Game Lodge is the only safari operator in Chobe National Park to have introduced new weather proofed and sky roofed game viewers.
Our new closed STP (sewerage treatment plant) is up and running – it was fired up on Monday 20th June and this morning at 8am the clock was standing on 384,000 litres of processed grey water, so we have been averaging 38,400 litres per day – it is quite amazing to see and smell the processed water, clear and smelling of ozone (bleach).
During Friday’s siesta, some of our guests were enjoying a panoramic view of the lagoon from our viewing deck. Suddenly the peace was shattered as a bushbuck came hurtling through the grounds, running at full speed across the grass.
Monday 6th June was a sensational day for sightings at Savute Safari Lodge. During the morning activities, our guides spotted two wild dogs amongst a herd of buffalo. Wild dogs are always a wonderful sighting and our guests watched in awe as these beautiful ‘painted dogs’ hung around, planning their next move. However, Mother Nature had more in store for our guests on this sunny Monday morning, and she decided to factor a leopard into the mix.
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