Chobe National Park Safari & Day Trips in Botswana
This exciting day trip gives you both a land safari and a river safari in one trip. In the morning game drive, you’ll travel through Chobe National Park with experienced guides who help you find animals in the wild. Along the river’s forested edges you’ll likely see elephants, buffalo, waterbuck and many birds as you drive through the park looking for wildlife.
After lunch in Kasane, the adventure continues with a boat ride on the Chobe River. From the water you get close-up views of hippos and crocodiles, and you’ll also see large elephant herds and other animals drinking and moving along the riverbanks.
You’ll be with experienced guides throughout the day, and they will help you spot many types of wildlife, from elephants and hippos to giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and many kinds of birds. Every part of the trip gives you great chances to take photos and learn about the park’s plants and animals in their natural home.
What is included in the tour
- Hotel pick up
- Soft drinks and water
- Lunch
- Park fees
What is NOT included in the tour
- Passport and visa (if applicable)
- Birth certificate for those under 18 years (required) entering Botswana
- Consent letter for single parent when travelling with children entering Botswana
- Game Drive on the elevated river banks plus a Boat Safari for unique perspectives
- An abundance of wildlife
- Excellent birdwatching: a rich avian diversity
- Geography Connecting rivers, open plains, and endemic life
- The Riverfront Life gathers by the water’s edge
- Savuti & the Central Plains Predator theatre on open ground
- Birdlife & Biodiversity Feathers in profusion
Chobe National Park Safari – Botswana
Travel to Chobe National Park for a full-day wildlife safari.
Start with a relaxing boat cruise on the Chobe River, where you can see elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and many birds up close.
After lunch, continue with a game drive through the park. Chobe is famous for its large elephant population and rich wildlife, offering excellent chances to see animals in their natural home.
✔ River safari with close wildlife views
✔ Game drive in open safari vehicle
✔ One of Africa’s best wildlife destinations
✔ Rich variety of animals and birds
Frequently Asked Questions
What animals can you expect on the Chobe day tour in Botswana?
On the game drive you can see elephant, buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, and zebra. The boat cruise adds close-up views of hippo and crocodile, plus birdlife along the riverbanks.
What's included in the Chobe day trip price?
The $130 per person rate covers hotel pickup, the boat cruise on the Chobe River, the game drive in Chobe National Park, lunch in Kasane, soft drinks and water, and park fees. Visa fees and personal expenses aren't included.
Can children join the Chobe day trip?
Yes, but Botswana immigration requires an unabridged birth certificate for anyone under 18, plus a consent letter if only one parent is travelling. Confirm these documents before booking.
How does the Zambia-to-Botswana border crossing work, and how long does it take?
Transfer happens from Livingstone to the Kazungula border, about 45–60 minutes away, where one can cross into Botswana at the Kazungula One Stop Border Post. Passport and immigration processing typically takes 30–60 minutes outside peak times, longer (up to 2–3 hours) during busy periods.
Does the Chobe day trip include both a boat safari and a game drive?
Yes, this is a combined trip: a boat cruise on the Chobe River for close-up river wildlife, and a game drive in Chobe National Park for open-plains sightings, with lunch in between.
