Two luxurious Belmond Safaris lodges, set in the unspoilt wilderness of Northern Botswana, are located where the incredible Okavango Delta floods each year, attracting a breathtaking diversity of wildlife.
At Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari is stunningly designed to conjure up an explorer’s base. From here, you can drift through the watery landscape on a mokoro canoe, spotting bright frogs and kingfishers, or set off on exhilarating helicopter or horseback safaris in the dry season.
A stone’s throw from this luxury safari lodge, limitless floodplains, pristine waterways and abundant food attract elephants, buffalo, antelope and other large herds, all followed closely by the attentive eye of the notorious African predators. Eagle Island Lodge redefines the age-old art of safari living – set off on an intrepid safari journey on land, water and from the air.
Elephant are, not surprisingly, the main attraction at Savute Elephant Lodge, A Belmond Safari, recently restyled with an exemplary new eco-friendly design, luxurious spa and viewing hide. The majestic inhabitants are drawn to the mysterious Savute Channel, which flows and dries up seemingly at whim. Thrilling safaris go hand in hand with tradition and local folklore in the heart of Chobe National Park.
Along the unpredictable Savuti Channel, you’ll find the land of Africa’s giants – the largest concentration of elephants in the world, prides of lions, Southern Africa’s largest zebra migration, San Bushman rock paintings, baobab groves and iconic local art complete this immersive experience. After exciting excursions, return home to this sustainable lodge where luxury accommodation and convivial dining provide the perfect stage to connect with the wilderness.
Each lodge enjoys its own ecosystem, so the experience from one to the next is dramatically different. Together they form an incredible safari journey that will enchant the most seasoned traveller. www.belmond.com
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