Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls

Chobe National Park, Botswana



Enjoy a guided day trip from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park in Botswana. Cruise along the Chobe River, spotting wildlife, and savor lunch at a local lodge before an afternoon game drive

Chobe National Park Day Trip with Boat Cruise and Game Drive

This full-day activity in Botswana’s Chobe National Park suits wildlife enthusiasts seeking river cruises and game drives to see the Big Four and diverse species.

Highlights

  • See wildlife including the Big Four, full antelope species, birds, hippos, and crocodiles
  • Enjoy a morning boat cruise along the Chobe River
  • Learn from knowledgeable, English-speaking guides

Description

Chobe National Park hosts one of the largest elephant populations in Africa, with about 85,000 elephants concentrated near the Chobe River during the dry season. The park also supports lions, leopards, buffaloes, and antelopes like sable, puku, kudu, and eland. Hippos and large crocodiles are common in the river.

The day trip starts with a transfer to the Kazungula border, where you meet your Botswana guide. Begin with a morning cruise on the Chobe River to observe wildlife. After the cruise, enjoy lunch at a riverfront hotel. The afternoon continues with a game drive in Chobe National Park before returning to the Kazungula border. There you reconnect with your Zimbabwean guide for the transfer back to Victoria Falls.

Includes

  • Transfers to and from Chobe National Park
  • Morning boat cruise on the Chobe River
  • Afternoon game drive in the park
  • Lunch at a riverfront hotel
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled or mineral water
  • Chobe National Park entrance fee

Excludes

  • Personal expenses and items

Important Information

  • Activity takes place in Botswana; bring your passport for border crossing
  • A visa is required when entering Zimbabwe from Botswana; ensure travel documents are valid
  • Transfer times: approximately 50 minutes from Victoria Falls to Kazungula border, then 20 minutes from Kazungula border to Chobe National Park

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, book in advance and bring sun protection, binoculars, and comfortable clothing suitable for warm weather and wildlife viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can see elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, various antelope species, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous birds in Botswana's Chobe National Park.
The day trip typically lasts a full day, including a morning river cruise and an afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park.
The trip departs from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and crosses into Botswana's Chobe National Park for the wildlife activities.
Yes, Chobe National Park is known for its large elephant herds, especially along the Chobe River during the dry season.
Yes, the trip is family-friendly, offering engaging wildlife viewing opportunities and guided tours suitable for all ages.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality; check with relevant authorities before traveling to Botswana from Victoria Falls.
The morning cruise along the Chobe River allows close-up wildlife viewing from the water, including hippos and birds native to Botswana.
Yes, experienced English-speaking local guides lead both the river cruise and game drive, sharing insights about Botswana’s wildlife and ecosystem.
The dry season, typically from May to October, is ideal for spotting large elephant herds and other animals along the Chobe River in Botswana.

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