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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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Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park

5 Days from $3,191
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.
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Elephant herd crossing the Chobe river at sunset

Chobe National Park & Kuzuma Forest Reserve

7 Days from $4,133
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.
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A herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.

Wildlife and the Falls

13 Days from $15,345
Embark on a 13-day river cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Kruger Park aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy wildlife adventures in Chobe National Park and thrilling game drives in Greater Kruger while ticking the “Big Five” off your bucket list.
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Zambezi Queen, Africa Safari

Rivers & Rails of Africa

14 Days from $15,485
Embark on a 14-day cruise featuring three nights in Cape Town and a wildlife safari on the Zambezi Queen along the Chobe River. After exploring Victoria Falls, enjoy a luxurious journey on Rovos Rail through Zimbabwe and South Africa, complete with fine dining and stunning scenery.
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Okavango Delta from the air

Botswana Family Safari

7 Days from $7,042
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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Stars of South Africa

15 Days from $14,795
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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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

9 Days from $8,145
Sail aboard the African Dream on a 9-day cruise through southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. This journey combines land, river, and air to offer an immersive look at Africa’s nature, history, and culture, without backtracking or long overland drives.
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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

9 Days from $8,340
From Johannesburg, South Africa, enjoy this 9-day exploration cruise of Southern Africa aboard the luxurious Zimbabwean Dream. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals. Along the way you'll visit Chobe National Park, Lake Kariba, and other top destinations.
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Golden Trails of Africa

17 Days from $19,520
Embark on a 17-day cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Tanzania aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy thrilling safaris, visit Victoria Falls, explore Tanzania’s wildlife, and search for the Big Five in the Serengeti.
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Kaza Undercover

22 Days from $25,029
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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1 Best Luxury Chobe National Park Safaris for 2025-2026

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

Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,698
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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Top 3 Chobe River ships for 2025-2026

The Zambezi Queen

Zambezi Queen

from $12,045
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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African Dream

from $8,145
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

from $8,340
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 2025-2026

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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 2025-2026

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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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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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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