From Livingstone: Chobe National Park Day Trip with Lunch

Chobe National Park, Botswana



Enjoy a day trip to Chobe National Park from Livingstone. Take a morning cruise on the Chobe River and an afternoon game drive Chobe National park.

Chobe National Park Day Trip from Livingstone

Experience a morning river cruise and afternoon game drive at Chobe National Park, ideal for wildlife enthusiasts staying in Livingstone.

Highlights

  • See Africa’s largest concentration of elephants at Chobe National Park
  • Enjoy a morning cruise on the Chobe River and an afternoon game drive
  • Spot lions, leopards, buffalo, antelope, hippos, and crocodiles
  • Have lunch at a hotel located on the Chobe River banks
  • Includes round-trip transfers from your Livingstone hotel

Description

This full-day trip starts with a hotel pickup in Livingstone, then proceeds to the Kazungula border for transfer to Botswana. After border formalities, embark on a morning cruise to observe wildlife along the Chobe River.

Following the cruise, enjoy lunch at a riverbank hotel before an afternoon game drive through Chobe National Park. Expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and a variety of antelope species such as puku, kudu, sable, and eland. The river area also hosts large pods of hippos and some of Africa’s biggest crocodiles.

After the game drive, return to the Kazungula border to meet your Zambian guide and transfer back to your hotel in Livingstone.

Includes

  • Morning game viewing cruise
  • Afternoon game drive
  • Lunch at a Chobe River hotel
  • Transfers from and to your Livingstone hotel
  • Botswana guide
  • Zambian guide

Excludes

  • Park entrance fees
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Passport required for border crossing
  • Visa requirements may apply
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for the weather
  • Bring binoculars for improved wildlife viewing
  • Carry water to stay hydrated
  • Prepare for an early morning departure

Cancellation Policy

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

For best experience, book in advance and bring appropriate travel documents and gear for a full day of wildlife viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can see elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species along the Chobe River and during the game drive in Chobe National Park.
The trip includes a transfer to the Kazungula border for a quick and guided crossing into Botswana before the activities begin.
Yes, lunch is provided at a hotel located on the riverbank during the day trip in Botswana.
Yes, the tour departs from Livingstone, with hotel pickup and transfer across the border into Botswana.
The dry season from May to October is ideal for wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality; check with your embassy or official sources before travel.
The trip typically lasts a full day, including river cruise, lunch, and an afternoon game drive in Botswana.
Yes, the river cruise is family-friendly and ideal for anyone interested in wildlife and nature in Botswana.
Pickup times vary; check the official booking confirmation or the activity provider's website for details.
Yes, photography is allowed and encouraged to capture wildlife along the Chobe River and in the park.

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