Top 10 Chobe National Park Safari, Cruises & Tours for 2023-2024

Botswana is fast becoming a destination of choice for families who want their children to experience the pinnacle of an African adventure. Spend two nights each in the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, and Chobe National Park enjoying daily nature walks mokoro (canoe) excursions and boating safaris. Your children will not forget this experience!

View a variety of wildlife while on a river boat cruise.

Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,386

Explore Chobe National Park on this 3-day Botswana extension. Take game drives through the park and cruise the Chobe River in search of a big game. Situated on a hill, the lodge offers panoramic views of the flood plain and river below.

Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,386

Spend 3 days in Chobe National Park on this Botswana extension tour. Enjoy game drives in search of wildlife, cruises on the Chobe River, and great views of the African night sky. This is a great way to extend your southern Africa vacation!

Best of Botswana

9 Days from $4,921

Experience the most authentic safari in Botswana. From a wide network of camps to expert guides, comfortable accommodation, and special Chobe activities, Okavango Wilderness Safaris offers an authentic experience at this outstanding destination.

Elephant herd crossing the Chobe river at sunset

Chobe National Park & Kuzuma Forest Reserve

7 Days from $4,128

This 7-day safari is at the crossroads of Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, beginning with a stop to view the beautiful Victoria Falls before heading on a Botswana safari visiting iconic Chobe National Park and Kuzuma National Forest, where you will see one of the largest herds of elephants in Africa and enjoy game viewing by land and by river cruise.

Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park

5 Days from $2,414

This 5-day Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park tour is great for those short on time or for adding to a South Africa tour. View the iconic Victoria Falls from a sunset luxury cruise and view game from the Ngoma Safari Lodge in Botswana.

A herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.

Wildlife and the Falls

Johannesburg to Johannesburg
13 Days from $13,695

Enjoy a stay in Johannesburg, a 4-day African river safari aboard the Zambezi Queen, 2 nights in Victoria Falls, 2 nights in Johannesburg and 3 nights at a luxury safari lodge in greater Kruger National Park. Along the way, see the "Big 5" plains animals as you do daily game drives.

Stars of South Africa

15 Days from $14,495

This two-week adventure combines a stay in Cape Town, a river cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen, and a stay in the private Tintswalo Atlantic game lodge. Experience the best of South Africa with the opportunity to visit national parks, take game drives, and visit Victoria Falls, all in one itinerary!

Rivers & Rails of Africa

13 Days from $14,895

This 13-day tour combines a stay in Cape Town, a Chobe River cruise aboard the comfortable Zambezi Queen, a safari in Chobe National Park, and a stay at Victoria Falls all in one unforgettable African adventure. Enjoy the rivers and rails as you travel through southern Africa!

Discover Africa

10 Days from $10,899

From the luxurious Zambezi Queen, this 10-day Africa river cruise showcases the best of South Africa & Botswana, including wildlife viewing, stops in Chobe National Park, and even a visit to the renowned Victoria Falls. You'll see elephants, leopards, lions, gazelles, and buffalo.

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4 Best Luxury Chobe National Park Safaris for 2023-2024

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Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,386

Wildlife and the Falls

Johannesburg to Johannesburg
13 Days from $13,695

Rivers & Rails of Africa

13 Days from $14,895

A Maasai warrior walks across the African bush

Golden Trails of Africa

17 Days from $16,495

Explore Africa by land and river boat on this 17-day safari cruise! Cruise the Chobe River, visit local villages, take a safari through the Serengeti and Tarangire National Park, and tour Victoria Falls, all from aboard the luxurious Zambezi Queen and a host of luxurious hotels in the heart of wild Africa.

Top 3 Chobe River ships for 2023-2024

Zambezi Queen

With a design specific for safari river cruising on the Chobe River, the 28-passenger Zambezi Queen offers a sophisticated onboard experience designed to maximize animal sightings.

African Dream

Explore the deepest treasures on the African continent aboard the African Dream, a luxurious and comfortable ship designed to provide an intimate look at the nature. Built in 2017, the African Dream has a capacity for 16 passengers and allows you to experience the sounds of nature and the animals just a few yards away.

Zimbabwean Dream

Introducing the Zimbabwean Dream, a ship that sails along Lake Kariba. Newly built in 2018 and specially outfitted for the exploration of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Get an up-close and personal experience with nature at the ends of the world on board the Zimbabwean Dream as it sails along the most beautiful bends of the region for fantastic views of the surrounding wonderland.

3 Best Chobe National Park Hotels & Lodging for 2023-2024

Chobe Game Lodge

Chobe Game Lodge, the only permanent game lodge located within Chobe National Park offers exploration both by land and water. The rooms are furnished with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and African carvings and paintings. Guests travel here to experience a unique Botswana safari, and staying at the Chobe Game Lodge facilitates that experience.

Ngoma Safari Lodge

Perched up on the edge of the valley, the view of the Chobe River and the open floodplains from the vantage of your private room and plunge pool is unrivalled in the area.

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero

On a hilltop overlooking the Chobe River, offering unparalleled panoramic views across the islands and floodplains, sits Sanctuary's Chobe Chilwero. Guests relax in a split-level swimming pool, unwind with a spa treatment, enjoy gourmet meals, and experience the best game activities northern Botswana has to offer during a stay at this thoughtfully designed boutique lodge.

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Chobe National Park Travel Guide

Highlights of Chobe National Park
Experience a wildlife-rich part of Botswana, where you'll see free-roaming buffalo, giraffe, elephant, hippo, zebra, impala, and white rhino on the daily game drives that define these itineraries.

Your tour will also include opportunities to:

Explore Chobe National Park by boat to see crocodiles, hippos, and buffalo from a different perspective.
Cruise the Zambezi River on the Zambezi Queen or African Queen
Visit world-renowned Victoria Falls, where the roar and the mist from the falls can be heard and seen from miles away.
Visit the Kuzuma Forest Reserve, perfect for game drives, bird watching, guided bush walks, spa treatments, cultural tours, and fishing trips.

Best Chobe National Park River Cruise Lines for 2023-2024

CroisiEurope journeys out on safari in Jeeps through Botswana's most biologically varied national park, Chobe National Park, aboard the new Premium-rated ship
Zimbabwean Dream.

AMA Waterways offers an African cruise and safari program that includes trips to Botswana's Chobe River with travel options to Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. The Zambezi Queen, a 28-passenger vessel, is built for a safari river cruise.

Best Time to Visit Chobe National Park

A safari in the Chobe National Park may be enjoyed at any time of year due to Botswana's mild year-round temperatures, but if you want to experience milder temperatures, and escape prolonged downpours, the best time to visit is during the dry winter months of May to October.

How much does a Chobe National Park safari cost?

Our Chobe National Park tours and cruises start from $1,350 to $4,800 for cruises of 3 to 9 days. Adventure Life offers a wide variety of river ships and safari lodge alternatives, from mid-range to high-end luxury.

Best Time for a Botswana Safari

Botswana has the perfect safari for you. The country has a diverse landscape and abundant wildlife, so there is something to see for everyone. Find out the best time to visit and enjoy an unforgettable safari in Botswana.

Botswana FAQS

Your Botswana trip is booked...now what? Our FAQ article answers some of the most commonly asked traveler questions. From what accommodations will be like to packing suggestions, it will hopefully help you better prepare for the adventure that awaits!

Chobe National Park FAQs

Is it safe to visit Chobe National Park?

Chobe National Park in particular, as well as the rest of Botswana, are both considered to be safe for tourists. According to the Global Peace Index Report of 2021, Botswana is the third safest African country to visit.

While flying from one lodge to the next is the most convenient and safest option, Botswana is also a popular and safe self-drive destination. Visitors staying in Kasane should check road conditions before traveling to Savuti or Linyanti.

Is a trip to Chobe National Park well worth it?

The answer is a resounding yes. Chobe is one of the best sites in Africa to watch wildlife year-round, but especially during the months of April to October when the animals gather along the riverfront. Chobe is home to the most elephants on the continent.