Ghoha Hills Savuti

Within the Chobe National Park lies the fascinating game rich Savuti area. Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge is ideally positioned on the edges of the Ghoha Hills overlooking the Savuti Plains.

Designed and built to blend into the natural surrounding environment and the elevated position assures spectacular unparalleled 180 degree views. 11 Luxurious tents with high quality beds & linen ensures ultimate comfort.

The understated elegance of the décor, the views and the attention to your comfort is a perfect mix to make your safari extra special. The thatched main area has an open dining area, bar and various small lounges overlooking an active waterhole.

We have a refreshing pool, gym and a spa to take care of the mind, body & soul.

SAVUTI AREA
It is often said that the Savuti grasslands provide the best game viewing in Africa today, with one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent, through all seasons.

In the dry winter months, you will have the best opportunities for game viewing, as predators tend to lurk around the water holes. Savuti is also famous for its large concentrations of Elephants that congregate around the waterholes at sunset.

Jutting from the vast, dry lands of Savuti are the Bushman Hills (also known as Gobabis), another interesting geological feature of the region are the hills formed nearly one billion years ago due to volcanic activity.

The San bushmen (also known as the Basarwa people in Botswana), the original inhabitants of this area, were nomadic hunter-gatherers who were constantly moving from place to place to find food sources, namely fruits, water and wild animals. Nowadays one can find San paintings inside rocky hills of the park.

WILDLIFE
During the rainy season the rich bird-life of the park (approximately 450 species in the whole park) is well represented. Large Secretary Birds and Kori bustards are often seen strutting around the Savuti marsh and small Redbilled francolins provide as a noisy morning wake up call.

Interesting summer migrants and water birds include Abdim’s storks, Carmine Bee Eaters and even Fish Eagles. Little Quelea finches are quite a spectacle as they gather in thousands. They reach a frenzy of numbers in about April when a single flock could contain tens of thousands of these small twittering birds.

The region is indeed reputed for its annual migration of Zebras and predators. Thousands of Zebras moving slowly across the plains in their twice yearly migration, is a sight to behold. Large concentrations of lion also follow this Zebra migration intently, and Leopard and Cheetah are also sometimes seen.

Some other Chobe wildlife to look out for: Rare and endangered Wild dog, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Sable, Roan, Eland, Giraffe, Baboon, Warthog, Elephants and Buffalo are some of the other animals to be found here. A variety of bird-life unique to the Chobe.

ACCOMODATION
We focus on excellent service and pampering the soul while you are on Safari. We are a small intimate lodge with only 11 rooms

• Tented Rooms: 11 Luxury Tented Rooms – 26 Pax Capacity
• 9 Twin / Super King Luxury Tented Rooms – Super King/2 x ¾ bed – sleeps 2 per room
• 2 Family Luxury Tented Rooms – Main with bathroom on suite and interleading room. Main Room has King Bed and second tent 2 single beds – sleeps 4

Each Room has:

• Private viewing deck overlooking an active waterhole and unparalleled 180 degree views of the Savuti Plains
• En-suite bathrooms with double vanity, separate toilet and separate shower
• Superbly appointed furniture and fittings complemented with lime-washed wooden floors.
• Luxury eco-friendly guest amenities including insect repellent, shampoo and conditioner
• High quality Linen and Towels to ensure your every comfort
• Gowns and slippers for your use
• Mosquito net
• Comfortable armchairs to enjoy the views or catch up on some reading
• Cupboard with hanging space
• Luggage rack
• Roof fan & standing fan
• Power point for charging photographic equipment and cell phones.
• Personal safe with personalised digital settings
• Flashlight for your use in the room
• Air horn for in case of an emergency

FACILITIES

• Pilot / Guide: 1 x Pilot/Guide Room (not same standard as guest rooms).
• Lounge Area: Thatched main area with viewing decks with seating area overlooking an active waterhole and unparalleled 180 degree views
• Dining: Various indoor and outdoor dining
• Spa: Various Massage Treatments are available in a room with sweeping views.
• Gym: Multi Station Gym Machine & Stationary bike & Dumbbell Set &Yoga Mats
• Boma: Campfire area under the stars
• Swimming Pool: Rock pool with separate deck with easy access from the main area and great views of the active waterhole below and the Savuti Plains
• Curio Shop: Accepts cash and credit card payments.
• Laundry: Daily, inclusive laundry service available.
• Electricity: Solar farm supplying renewable energy
• Library: Books on animals, flora and fauna are available to read at leisure
• Wifi: Available at Pool and Main area
• Telephone: No telephone communication available. The lodge has a satellite phone and radio for emergencies.
• Children: All ages. See child policy for more information
• Game Drives: Shared game drives – vehicles seat 6 guests – private game vehicles available at an extra cost

ACTIVITIES

• Morning & Afternoon game drives in open 4 x 4 safari vehicle on private roads and waterholes.
• Day excursions to the Savuti Marsh visiting the Baobab Theatre, Bushman Rock Paintings & Pimple Hills, including a picnic lunch (min 2 night stay)
• Birdwatching
• Stargazing
• Sundowner drives
• Private Dinners
• Spa – Relax, Recharge, Heal
• Ghoha Hills has Eco Tourism certification for their low impact on the environment and the latest solar & waste disposal systems in place.

Website: www.ghohahills.com

Rooms: 11

Price: from 1.329 EUR per night