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Outdoor showers are generously sized and
connect guests to nature.
“The essence of Belmond Savute Elephant
Lodge is to allow guests to experience timeless
exploration in the heart of wild Africa,” says
Inge. “Just as the early explorers widened their
horizons and brought home news and learning,
I hope today’s guests will return to their homes
with once-in-a-lifetime memories and stories to
share with others”.
Furniture and fittings throughout the lodge
are from southern African suppliers, including:
furniture from Moorgas & Sons, Phases Africa,
Cane Time and Weylandts. Artefacts and
collectibles are from Toguna and Amatuli, and
glassware and tableware from Ngwenya Glass
and Creative Copper. Textiles are mainly by St
are thatched with grass purchased from
communities in Northern Botswana.
Leger & Viney.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
In the course of reconstruction, existing
concrete structures were removed, crushed
Containers used to transport furnishings and
equipment were used as temporary storage on
site before being converted into new laundry
and storage areas.
and reconstituted as hard core for making
bricks and other building materials in the
local area. Internal flooring in the public areas
is crafted from regional saligna, a Forestry
Stewardship Council certified timber.
External decking and fascias are constructed
from composite bamboo. Guest tent roofs
In the first of its kind in Botswana, the lodge
is now powered by a 212kWp Tesla Photo
Voltaic Solar system, which is integrated with
generators to ensure a single uninterrupted
supply of power. Lighting is LED based and all
fans are low wattage and power-efficient.
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Hot water is supplied to guests via a
thermodynamic geyser that uses a combination
of ambient temperature and power-efficient
heat pumps to heat the water. A new
anaerobic Sewerage Treatment Plant has been
introduced along with environmentally-friendly
cleaning products and guest amenities that
are biodegradable and free of parabens and
excessive nitrates. A bio-digester has been
installed for kitchen waste which is then turned
into compost for community-based farming
projects.