By land or by river, Chobe National Park is one of Botswana's greatest treasures to witness. Here, you'll see all of the classic safari animals coming to the fresh waters of the Chobe River, including hippos, elephants, crocodiles and lions. When you safari across the plains of Chobe, you'll see other animals, like herds of buffalo, wild dogs, Puku, Red Lechwe, Sable and Roan Antelope. There are a number of tours that visit Chobe National Park, including several Africa extension packages, cruises aboard the Zambezi Queen or the African Dream, or week-long tour packages from luxurious safari camps. Several tours even travel to nearby Victoria Falls or the neighboring South Africa. Contact us when you're ready to start planning your expedition to Chobe National Park.

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Botswana Family Safari

7 Days from $4,752

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 $1,481

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 $1,351

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 $4,825

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 $2,387

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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Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,481

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.

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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 2022-2023

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.

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