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Chobe National Park

The ultimate guide to your next Chobe National Park Safari

Get to Know Chobe National Park

As the sun dips below the horizon, the Chobe River glows in shades of gold and crimson, reflecting the silhouettes of elephants wading through the water. Nowhere else in Africa can you witness such vast herds, with around 50,000 of them calling Chobe National Park home. Here, hundreds of these giants gather along the riverbanks at a time, their trunks raised in greeting as hippos yawn lazily nearby.

A boat safari here offers a front-row seat to the rhythm of the wild, where crocodiles slide silently beneath the surface, and fish eagles cry out from the treetops. On land, lions prowl the floodplains and elusive leopards move through the shadows. Chobe is a place of abundance, where the river breathes life into the wilderness, and every moment feels like magic.

While the nearby Okavango Delta is a wonder in its own right, Chobe is a year-round wetland paradise that offers spectacular safari opportunities and easy access to the spectacular Victoria Falls. No journey to Botswana is complete without a sunset cruise on the Chobe River, and no location on earth can match its proliferation of African elephants.

Why Chobe?

  • Elephant Capital of Africa: Home to the largest concentration of elephants on the continent, often seen in massive herds.
  • Spectacular Boat Safaris: The Chobe River provides a unique perspective on wildlife, with hippos, crocodiles, and birds in abundance.
  • Close to Victoria Falls: Easy access to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World makes it an excellent multi-destination trip.
  • Diverse Wildlife & Birding: Lions, leopards, buffalo, and over 450 bird species make Chobe a nature lover’s dream.
  • Flexible Safari Options: Game drives, boat cruises, and mobile camping safaris cater to all travel styles.

Where to Go

This national park boats two sensational wildlife areas that will blow safari goers away:

When to Go

Although Chobe National Park can be visited throughout the year, May to October is excellent for game viewing, especially around waterfronts.

Peak Season

Low Season

Shoulder Season

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What You Need To Know

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Fast Facts: Chobe and its animal inhabitants have been protected since 1968 The park stretches over 11,700km2 Four of the Big Five roam the bush (and rhino have been reintroduced to Botswana, so chances to see them will increase in years to come) Eyes on the sky: 450+ bird species can be seen More wise...


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