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Savuti Airport

Savuti, Botswana

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Savuti Airport

Savuti, Botswana
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Remote airstrip serving Botswana's legendary Savuti wilderness.

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Savuti, Botswana
Savuti Airport (IATA: SVT, ICAO: FBSV) is a small bush airstrip located in the Savuti area of the Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. It serves as a vital access point for tourists and safari operators visiting one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations, known for its large elephant populations and dramatic predator-prey interactions. The airstrip is a basic, unpaved facility typical of remote bush aviation in southern Africa. It is primarily used by light charter aircraft and safari operators, connecting guests to nearby luxury lodges and camps in the Savuti region. Scheduled commercial services are minimal, with access largely dependent on private or chartered flights. Due to its location deep within a national park, the airport has no urban infrastructure surrounding it. Ground transfers are handled exclusively by lodge and camp vehicles, and all visitors must be affiliated with an established safari operation to access the area.
Terminals
There are no formal passenger terminals; the facility consists of a basic airstrip with minimal ground infrastructure.
Getting to & from
Ground transport is exclusively provided by safari lodges and camps via 4x4 vehicles, as no public transportation exists in the area.
Airlines here
Charter operators such as Wilderness Air and Sefofane Air Charters provide light aircraft services to Savuti Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Savuti Airport is located within Chobe National Park, one of Botswana's premier wildlife reserves.
  • ›The airstrip is unpaved and suitable only for small propeller-driven charter aircraft.
  • ›Access to the area requires booking through a licensed safari operator or lodge.
  • ›The Savuti region is famous for its large elephant herds and lion prides.
  • ›Seasonal flooding and wildlife on the runway can affect flight operations.
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Gateway to Botswana's wild Chobe heartland and ancient elephant corridors

Savuti Airport is a small bush airstrip serving the remote Savuti region within Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. It functions primarily as an access point for high-end safari lodges and wildlife camps, handling light aircraft and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial services. The airstrip plays a vital role in connecting discerning travelers to one of Africa's most celebrated wilderness areas, renowned for its lion prides and massive elephant populations.

Terminals
  • Bush Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air arrival and departure point with minimal facilities, typical of remote safari airstrips in Botswana.
Ground Transport
  • Lodge and camp transfer vehicles arranged by safari operators
  • Private 4x4 game drive vehicles from Chobe-area camps
  • Charter light aircraft connections to Maun or Kasane
Nearby Hotels
  • Savute Safari Lodge
  • Camp Savuti (andBeyond)
  • Savute Elephant Lodge
  • Kings Pool Camp
Dining

There are no public dining facilities at the airstrip itself. All meals and refreshments are provided exclusively within the safari lodges and tented camps in the Savuti area, typically offering full-board or all-inclusive packages. Guests should expect bush cuisine with locally inspired menus served in open-air boma settings.

Traveller Tips
  • All ground transfers must be pre-arranged with your safari lodge before arrival — there are no public taxis or rental vehicles available.
  • Carry only soft-sided luggage as light charter aircraft have strict weight and bag size restrictions, typically 20kg per person.
  • Flights into Savuti are weather-dependent; delays are common during the rainy season (November to April), so build flexibility into your itinerary.
  • Ensure your travel insurance covers medical evacuation, as the nearest full medical facilities are several hours away in Maun or Kasane.

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Savuti Airport is an airport serving the Chobe National Park in the North-West District of Botswana. The runway is 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) north of the village and campsites of Savuti.

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