Chobe River safaris, tours & holiday packages
Accessible, high-density wildlife viewing in Botswana
The riverfront is Chobe National Park’s most accessible region and boasts a high density of wildlife, especially during the dry season when animals congregate at the river
Chobe River is renowned for the huge herds of elephants and buffalo that come to the river to drink and play in the refreshing waters. On a drive along the roads following the river’s contours, visitors can also see a variety of game including puku (a water-loving antelope found nowhere else in Botswana), red lechwe, waterbuck, giraffe, sable and roan antelope, baboons, lions, leopard, hyena and jackal.
Popular Chobe River safaris
These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Elephant Kingdom: Chobe National Park Tour (3 days)
If seeing African elephants is on your travel bucket list, then the Chobe National Park should be right at the top
$ 1,920
£ 1,580
R 29,433
€ 1,730
per person
3 days
Waterfalls and Wildlife: Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park Journey (7 days)
Experience the smoke that thunders and enjoy spotting elephant, buffalo, lion and hippos on the Chobe River
$ 1,690
£ 1,391
R 25,907
€ 1,523
per person
7 days
Highlights of Botswana Tour de Force (14 days)
The ideal safari to capture Botswana's unrivalled beauty and abundance of flora and fauna through the lens
$ 6,895
£ 5,676
R 105,697
€ 6,214
per person
14 days
Botswana Big Five Safari (7 days)
Encounter the extraordinary herd of elephants and other species that will make your safari remarkable in the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve
$ 3,880
£ 3,194
R 59,478
€ 3,497
per person
7 days
Luxury Safari in Botswana and Victoria Falls (7 days)
Experience the paradise of Botswana and enjoy game viewing as well as exciting activities in Zambia
$ 4,900
£ 4,034
R 75,114
€ 4,416
per person
7 days
Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa Safari Adventure (19 days)
This Southern Africa safari adventure will take you to the tip of the African continent
$ 5,846
£ 4,813
R 89,622
€ 5,269
per person
19 days
Victoria Falls and Chobe Encounter (5 days)
Encounter the smoke that thunders and explore the land of giants in the Chobe National Park
$ 2,490
£ 2,050
R 38,170
€ 2,244
per person
5 days
Journey through the Highlights of Southern Africa (13 days)
Exploring these areas of the Southern African continent should on top of your bucket list
$ 4,780
£ 3,934
R 73,270
€ 4,307
per person
13 days
Botswana and Zimbabwe's World Wonders (7 days)
Experience the best of Africa, from the Okavango Delta – to the diverse game viewing at the Chobe National Park and ending at the thundering Victoria Falls
$ 3,150
£ 2,593
R 48,288
€ 2,839
per person
7 days
Botswana Premium Safari Collection (8 days)
Choose our Botswana premier collection and experience a traditional big game wildlife safari in one of Africa’s top destinations.
$ 4,180
£ 3,441
R 64,077
€ 3,767
per person
8 days
“The action is non-stop along the Chobe River; with so much wildlife activity, my biggest problem on game drives or boat cruises is deciding which direction to point my camera!”
More on Chobe River holidays
A boat cruise on the river provides an exciting complement to the traditional game drive. Visitors can get a close-up look at scores of hippo, crocodiles and all sorts of animals that come to the water to drink. Birdlife is prolific. The cruise is a great opportunity to see lively kingfishers, colorful bee-eaters and rollers and scores of water birds. Of particular interest is the African skimmer, a bird that fishes by skimming the surface of the water with its beak while flying at a surprising clip. Access to the Chobe River is easy from the nearby village of Kasane, which offers many options for comfortable lodging. Chobe River also allows access to the Ngwezumba Pans, 70 kilometers to the south, where animals gather in the rainy season. The more difficult to access Savuti and Linyanti lie to the west. Trips to Victoria Falls can also be arranged from Kasane.
Chobe River Map
Chobe River's location on Google Maps
Frequently Asked Questions about Chobe River
December to March are the sunniest months and perhaps the best time to visit. There are some cloudy periods and rain from March to May, and drizzle from October to early December which may restrict clear views. However, Mount Kenya National… go there.
The months of December through March and July through October are dry, making them by far the best months to visit the Samburu National Reserve. When the wildlife viewing is at its prime. go there.
May to October is the best time to visit Tsavo East and West National Park. The wildlife is easier to spot - since they gather around the waterhole. go there.
The best time to see the wildebeest migration is in August as the herds cross the Nile crocodile infested Mara River, crossing an international border between Kenya and Tanzania. go there.
Botswana: Electric plug M 230V and 50Hz Kenya: Electric plug G 240V and 50Hz Malawi: Electrical plug G 230V and 50Hz Mauritius: Electrical plug C & G, 230V and 50Hz Mozambique: Electrical plug C,F,M, 220V and 50Hz Namibia: Electric plug… go there.
The Masai Mara is an excellent all year safari destination, providing travellers with reliable sightings of it's resident wildlife. However, if you're planning a migration safari, it's best to travel during the months of August and October… go there.
If you're looking to experience the large elephant herds and the other variety of wildlife on show in Chobe, then a visit during the dry season months of May - November are ideal as the animals will congregate around water sources such as… go there.
Kenya has a world of variety when it comes to tented accommodation camps, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to another realm in the bush as your every desire comes try. go there.
Whether you are in the Southern or East Africa you will generally be able to see the big five. The difference really comes in when considering antelope as they are based on your chosen location. go there.
Reviews on our Chobe River safaris
Discover Africa and Carel has put in such an effort for us to experience the annual wildebeest migration, meticulous planning and accurate predictions with logical and the best accommodation options both sides of the Mara River guaranteed us…
Jates and Hil Oettle
from South Africa
It is the first travel in Africa for us. I'm Marco, 56 years old, travelling with my guys Filippo (age 24) Gianluca (age 20). For our first visit to Africa, we wanted to experience something authentic yet unguided and safe. We decided on…
First experience but not the last!
from Botswana and Zimbabwe
I found Discover Africa to be first class. All my questions were answered quickly and sensibly. Megan, with whom I dealt throughout, was helpful and patient and responded to any questions or queries I had rapidly and efficiently. The price…
Colin Duncan
Working with Megan from Discover Africa to set up our safari was a breeze. She managed to get us to all of the locations we wanted to get to and the camps we wanted to visit. She was incredibly responsive and helped us with any questions or…
Jon Nafziger
from United States of America
Our trip was arranged by Carel Verhoef at discoverafrica.com and was perfectly organised. We flew into the Masai Mara from Nairobi and all flight connections and transfers were arranged for us and went like clockwork. Carel was also very…
Geoffrey Burton
from South Africa
Every one was so helpful in making the arrangements. The booking people helped in all the questions we had, they were polite and helpful. The tour and lodge were amazing. Every one was helpful and very interesting to talk to. They made our…
Shelia
from United States of America
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