Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Distinctions
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
91.0 / 100
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Best for
- safari
- families
- couples
- remote escape
About Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge is a 12-room safari lodge in Botswana. The property offers a spa tent, a heated swimming pool and multiple dining options including a restaurant and campfire dining. All-inclusive packages for meals and drinks are available. The lodge has an on-site helipad and serves families with children’s amenities and a kids club.
Guests can arrive via Kasane International Airport (BBK), 115 km from the lodge. The property is part of the Belmond collection and is listed under EMPTYJET.
Why it stands out
Listed as EMPTYJET and part of the Belmond collection, the lodge combines a small 12-room scale with a spa tent, a heated swimming pool, multiple dining options and an on-site helipad. American Express — Fine Hotels + Resorts — Hotel — 2025 recognition is noted.
Key facts
- Keys
- 12 rooms
- Brand
- Belmond
- Children
- Children’s amenities and activities
- Type
- Safari
Amenities
Verified 22 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — Heated swimming pool
- Helipad — evidence: Airstrip and helipad
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Restaurant; Campfire dining
Family
- Kids club — evidence: Children’s amenities and activities
Policies
- All-inclusive available — evidence: All-inclusive meals and drinks
Wellness
- Spa — Spa tent
Dining
Verified 22 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 22 Aug 2026Services
Verified 22 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-18.6500, 24.5000 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBKprimary | Kasane International AirportKasane · Large | 115 km | ≈ 160 min | Fly here |
| MPA | Katima Mulilo AirportMpacha · Medium | 118 km | ≈ 163 min | Fly here |
| VFA | Victoria Falls International AirportVictoria Falls · Large | 154 km | ≈ 210 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official brand / collection siteBrand5 fields