Chobe National Park Small Group Day Safari from Vic Falls

Chobe National Park, Botswana



Travel deep into Botswana’s big game country at Chobe National Park. Discover a vast and diverse terrain that supports a huge assortment of wildlife.

Chobe National Park Day Tour from Victoria Falls

This is a guided day tour from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park in Botswana, suitable for wildlife enthusiasts interested in safari and river cruise experiences.

Highlights

  • Explore Chobe National Park and spot diverse wildlife, including the Big Five
  • Experience a river cruise with sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife

Description

Meet your driver at your Victoria Falls hotel at 7:30 AM for a one-hour transfer to Chobe National Park. Begin with a four-hour guided game drive, observing animals such as lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants, and buffaloes. The drive offers multiple opportunities for photography across the park's landscape.

After the game drive, enjoy a lunch break before boarding a river cruise. The cruise provides close encounters with giraffes, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species along the riverbanks. Return to your Victoria Falls hotel by approximately 6:30 PM.

Alternatively, choose a half-day tour that includes the game drive only, without lunch or the boat cruise. For an extended experience, select the early start option at 5:30 AM to watch sunrise over Victoria Falls National Park and sunset over Chobe National Park. The extended tour includes breakfast and lunch.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Victoria Falls
  • Transfers to and from Chobe National Park
  • Guided game drive in Chobe National Park
  • Lunch (full-day and extended tour only)
  • Breakfast (extended tour only)
  • Chobe River cruise (full-day and extended tour only)
  • Bottle of water

Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • National park fees: $30 per person
  • Visa and immigration fees (check visa requirements before travel)

Note: Visa requirements depend on your nationality and are your responsibility. Failure to obtain the correct visa may prevent border crossing, with no refunds available. Children under 18 must carry a digital copy of their birth certificate when traveling to Botswana, in compliance with immigration and child protection laws.

Important Information

  • Bring a digital copy of children’s birth certificates if under 18, as required by the Botswana government to prevent child trafficking.

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring sun protection, binoculars, and a camera. The early morning and late afternoon provide optimal wildlife viewing conditions. Confirm your visa and travel documents ahead of time to avoid delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can see diverse wildlife including the Big Five—elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—along with hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species in Botswana's Chobe National Park.
The tour includes a hotel pickup in Victoria Falls, followed by about a one-hour drive to Chobe National Park in Botswana.
The safari typically starts around 7:30 AM with pickup from your Victoria Falls hotel; check the tour website for current times.
The tour combines game drives across Chobe's terrain and a river cruise to spot wildlife like hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Yes, the safari offers excellent opportunities for nature and wildlife photography in Botswana's diverse landscapes.
No prior experience is needed; professional guides lead the game drives and provide wildlife information throughout the tour.
Children can join depending on the tour operator's age policies; check directly with the provider for specific age restrictions.
The river cruise takes place on the Chobe River, allowing views of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife along the Botswana park's banks.
Groups are kept small to enhance the experience and allow better wildlife viewing during the Botswana day tour.
Lunch arrangements vary by operator; check the tour details on the website for current meal inclusions during the Botswana safari.

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