Chobe holds more elephant than anywhere on the planet — an estimated 120,000 move through northern Botswana, and in the dry season they mass along the Chobe River in herds that stretch to the horizon.
The signature experience is the water: an afternoon cruise or small photographic boat puts you at eye level with swimming elephant, buffalo crossing to the islands and some of Africa’s biggest crocodiles. Victoria Falls is barely 90 minutes away, making the two a natural pair.
Chobe is Botswana at its most abundant: riverfront game drives and sunset boat cruises pass elephant herds hundreds strong, buffalo, hippo and some of Africa’s densest lion prides. It pairs naturally with Victoria Falls, less than two hours away by road, and with the Okavango Delta by light aircraft.
Highlights of Chobe National Park
The river at sunset
Elephant swimming trunk-up between islands as the light turns gold.
Photographic boats
Low, stable craft with swivel seats and camera mounts — built for photographers.
Savuti
Chobe’s wild interior — famous lion clans and the elephant-hunting prides of documentary fame.
Victoria Falls next door
Cross to the Falls by road in about 90 minutes.
Explore Victoria Falls next door →Best time to visit
Dry season — the river becomes the only water and the herds concentrate.
Green season — zebra migration to Savuti, dramatic skies and low rates.
Planning & cost
Usually two to three nights within a Botswana safari from $9,500 per person.
Every journey is private, all-inclusive and tailor-made — your own guide and vehicle, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout.
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Chobe National Park FAQs
August to October, when the interior dries out and tens of thousands of elephant fall back on the river. The sight of herds swimming between islands stays with you for good.
Both, ideally: they are different worlds. Chobe is big-herd spectacle on a great river; the Delta is intimate, water-borne wilderness. Light aircraft link them in under an hour.
Yes — Kasane is about 90 minutes by road from the Falls, so most journeys do exactly that, in either direction.
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