4-Day Savuti Predator Safari in Chobe with Mobile Wilderness Camp

4 Days Round trip from Maun Airport (MUB) Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the legendary Savuti Marsh in Chobe National Park
02 Track powerful lion prides, cheetah coalitions, and elusive leopards
03 Watch massive bull elephants and spotted hyena clans around critical waterholes
04 Visit the Savuti Hills to inspect ancient San Bushmen rock paintings
05 Stay in a private mobile wilderness camp under the unpolluted Kalahari sky

Explore the legendary Savuti Marsh region of Chobe National Park on a mobile safari focused on one of Africa's most dramatic predator ecosystems. This dynamic landscape, shaped by the mysterious Savuti Channel that flows and dries up over decades, is renowned for its powerful lion prides, high densities of spotted hyenas and leopards, and endangered African wild dogs. Travel by 4x4 through desert-to-wetland transitions, stay in a private wilderness camp, and experience Savuti's intense wildlife adaptations up close.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Maun, Chobe National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Maun and First Safari in Savuti

Morning: Meet the Bush Nature Safaris professional crew directly at Maun Airport (MUB).
Transport: Board your custom-converted 4x4 open safari vehicle for a scenic journey north through the desert-to-wetland transitions.
Afternoon: Arrive at your private mobile wilderness camp nestled within the Savuti corridor.
Accommodation: Settle into your walk-in safari tents.
Evening: Embark on an introductory game drive along the ancient channel boundaries.
Dinner: Gather around the open campfire for a freshly prepared three-course bush dinner.

Day 02

Big Cat Tracking Across the Savuti Marsh

Sunrise: Depart at first light, when big cats are most active.
Activity: Track the resident lion prides and cheetah coalitions across the sweeping marsh landscapes.
Afternoon: Relax in camp during the midday heat while the camp chef prepares a traditional safari lunch.
Briefing: Re-energize with a briefing on regional tracking tactics.
Late Afternoon: Navigate the rugged volcanic outcrops of the Savuti Hills, inspect ancient San Bushmen rock paintings, and scan the kopjes for elusive leopards.

Day 03

Waterholes, Hyena Clans, and Kalahari Stars

Morning: Focus your tracking around the critical waterholes, where massive, battle-scarred bull elephants dominate the landscape alongside heavy numbers of plains game.
Afternoon: Tour the expansive dry marshbeds to observe the fierce, competitive dynamics between resident hyena clans and scavenging bird species.
Night: Enjoy an immersive stargazing session under the unpolluted Kalahari sky while listening to the echoing calls of nocturnal predators.

Day 04

Final Dawn Safari and Return to Maun

Sunrise: Set out on a final early morning drive focused on catching African wild dogs or leopards returning from their nighttime hunts.
Midday: Break camp and enjoy an early lunch before beginning your return 4x4 transit back to Maun Airport (MUB) for onward flights.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Maun Airport (MUB) 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private 4x4 safari vehicle and guide
Full camp crew, chef, and private campsite
3 fresh meals daily, snacks, and local drinks
All Chobe National Park entry and vehicle fees
Large walk-in tents with comfortable bedding

What's Not Included

International or regional flights to Maun
Premium imported spirits and champagne
Discretionary gratuities for the guide and crew
Mandatory comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Personal safari gear and items

What to bring

Soft-sided duffel bags only (strict 15kg limit for vehicle packing constraints).
Pack layers: lightweight neutral tones for warm daytime game drives, alongside windproof warm jackets, beanies, and gloves for cold desert-border mornings.
Bring a high-intensity headlamp or flashlight and ample spare power banks, as wild mobile campsites operate entirely off-grid.

Know before you go

Savuti is an active, completely unfenced wilderness.
Wildlife moves freely through campsites, requiring strict adherence to guide instructions at all times.
Never walk out of your tent alone at night.
This region is a malaria-risk area, so proper preventative prophylactics are highly advised.
Our team enforces a rigid "leave no trace" ecological policy.

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