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A herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.
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By land or by the 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. Several trips do Chobe National Park tours, including Africa extension packages, river 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 neighboring South Africa. Contact us when you're ready to start your Chobe vacation!
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Okavango Delta from the air

Botswana Family Safari

7 Days from $4,707
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!
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Red Lechwe

Best of Botswana

9 Days from $5,408
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.
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View a variety of wildlife while on a river boat cruise.

Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,602
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.
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Elephants in Botswana

Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,110
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!
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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.
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Zambezi Queen, Africa Safari

Rivers & Rails of Africa

13 Days from $14,995
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!
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A variety of wildlife in Africa.

Stars of South Africa

Cape Town to Johannesburg
15 Days from $14,695
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!
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Victoria Falls

Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth with Extended Stay at The Cape of Good Hope

Port-to-Port Cruise
13 Days from $11,848
From Johannesburg to Zambia along the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers, this 13-day itinerary provides an intimate look at the nature of South Africa from aboard the African Dream. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals during face-to-face interactions.
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African Penguin

Discover Africa

10 Days from $10,995
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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Lion in Chobe National Park

Kaza Undercover

Maun - Zambezi
22 Days from $19,479
Join this 22-day trip through Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, exploring landscapes and wildlife. From the lively Okavango Delta to Victoria Falls, experience game viewing and adventures. Conclude in Lower Zambezi with morning drives, canoeing, and walking safaris. Bid farewell with a shared transfer to Jeki airstrip to
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View a variety of wildlife while on a river boat cruise.

Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,602
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.
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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.
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Zambezi Queen, Africa Safari

Rivers & Rails of Africa

13 Days from $14,995
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!
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A Maasai warrior walks across the African bush

Golden Trails of Africa

17 Days from $16,795
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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Top 3 Chobe River ships for 2024-2025

The Zambezi Queen

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.
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RV African Dream ©Eric Vancleynenbreugel

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.
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Zimbabwean Dream

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.
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3 Best Chobe National Park Hotels & Lodging for 2024-2025

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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.
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Ngoma Safari Lodge

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.
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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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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 2024-2025

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.




 
Hippo in Chobe National Park

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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.
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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!
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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.
Should I worry about Malaria in Chobe?
In the late rainy season, from January to April, it is strongly suggested that visitors to Chobe take antimalarial medication.
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