Botswana attraction

Chobe National Park

The elephant capital of Africa.

About this place

Chobe holds an estimated 120,000 elephant, the densest concentration on the continent. The Chobe river frontage in the north of the park is the focal point: herds come to drink at sunset, hippos pile up in the shallows, and crocodiles patrol the shore. The most popular Chobe trip is actually a day-trip from Victoria Falls via Kasane.

What to do

Chobe River sunset cruise (the signature Chobe experience)

Morning game drive along the river

Full-day combo: drive in the morning, cruise in the afternoon

Multi-day stays inside the park at Savute or Linyanti

Cross-border combos with Victoria Falls

Practical information

Day-trip from Victoria Falls: ~1.5 hours each way via Kazungula bridge. Bring your passport. Park fees and lunch usually included in day-trip packages. For multi-night: stay in Kasane town (Chobe Safari Lodge, Chobe Game Lodge) or fly to a private concession inside the park.

Combine with

Victoria Falls (day trip distance)

Okavango Delta

Hwange

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Experiences here

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2-Day Chobe National Park Wildlife Immersion
multiday 2.3K views

2-Day Chobe National Park Wildlife Immersion

Two days on the Chobe riverfront, which holds the densest elephant population in Africa. A boat safari for the water fr…

  • Sunset boat cruise
  • Morning game drive
  • Accommodation
★ 4.6 2 Days / 1 Night
$520.00
Cross-Border Chobe Day Safari from Victoria Falls: Game Drive & River Cruise
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Cross-Border Chobe Day Safari from Victoria Falls: Game Drive & River Cruise

1 Day (day trip). Victoria Falls town, Kazungula border, Chobe National Park riverfront, Chobe River.

  • Accommodation as per tier
  • meals as stated per leg
  • all guided activities listed
★ 0.0 1 Day (day trip)
$180.00
4 Days / 3 Nights Livingstone Falls & Wildlife
multiday 1.2K views

4 Days / 3 Nights Livingstone Falls & Wildlife

4 Days / 3 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya World Heritage Site, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Chobe (Botswana day trip), Upper Zam…

  • Accommodation as per tier
  • all meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the final day
  • twice-daily game activities with a licensed guide
★ 0.0 4 Days / 3 Nights
$5200.00
multiday 1K views

Three Countries in Three Days, Zimbabwe, Zambia & Botswana

3 Days / 2 Nights. Victoria Falls Rainforest, Mosi-oa-Tunya, Livingstone, Kazungula border, Chobe National Park.

  • Accommodation as per tier
  • meals as stated per leg
  • all guided activities listed
★ 0.0 3 Days / 2 Nights
$5350.00
3-Hour Chobe National Park Game Drive in a 4x4 with Professional Guide
activity 786 views

3-Hour Chobe National Park Game Drive in a 4x4 with Professional Guide

An open 4x4 game drive in Chobe National Park with a professional guide, through the highest elephant density in Africa…

  • A 4x4 safari vehicle and a professional guide
  • An open 4x4 game drive in Chobe National Park with a professional guide
  • through the highest elephant density in Africa and Big Five country
★ 0.0 3 Hours
$90.00
Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

Bungee jump: $160 – $210 Off the Victoria Falls Bridge; includes t-shirt & certificate. Night jumps usually at the higher end.

Helicopter flight: $220 – $384 12–13 min “Flight of Angels” $220; 25 min extended flight $384. Both include hotel pickup.

White water rafting: $130 – $180 Half-day lower Zambezi (low-water season, roughly Jul–Jan); full-day raft with lunch at the top of the range.

Sunset cruise: $85 – $110 Standard 2 to 3 hour cruise with snacks, drinks and hotel transfers $85; sunset & safari dinner cruise $110.

Devil’s Pool: $215 Guided Devil’s Pool experience with boat transfers, about 3 hours. Park fees are not included.

Guided falls tour: $30 – $101 Zambian-side falls tour $30; town walking tour with a licensed guide $40; guided Victoria Falls tour with airport pickup and transfers $101. Park entry is separate.

Microlight flight: $180 – $250 15 or 25 minutes over the Falls; open-air view, unforgettable.

Gorge swing & zipline: $81 – $201 per activity Canopy tour $81; gorge zip line $108; gorge swing $134; tandem zip line $162; tandem gorge swing $201.

Abseiling / rappelling: $100 – $140 Half-day down the Batoka Gorge.

Zambezi River canoeing (half-day, above Falls): $90 – $130

Full-day canoe & walking safari (Mosi-oa-Tunya NP): $140 – $180

Game drive (Zambezi NP / Mosi-oa-Tunya NP): $70 – $130 3–4 hours; price depends on vehicle type.

Chobe National Park day trip (Botswana): $180 – $260 Includes transfers, river cruise, game drive & lunch. Visas extra.

Livingstone Island swim (Angel’s Armchair): $100 – $200 High-water alternative to Devil’s Pool; meal included.

Steam train dinner / bridge run: $80 – $160 Bamba Tram or Bushtracks experiences.

Village / cultural tour: $30 – $70 Local homestead visit, usually 2–3 hours.

Rhino walking safari (Mosi-oa-Tunya NP): $150 Guided rhino walk, 2 to 3 hours.

Horseback safari along the Zambezi: $171 Horse, guide and bottled water, 2 to 3 hours.

Tips on Pricing

Low-water season (Aug–Jan) is the peak for Devil’s Pool, rafting, and gorge activities; prices stay firm.

High-water season (Feb–Jul) means rafting and Devil’s Pool usually close, but scenic flights are spectacular; some operators offer small off-peak discounts.

Combo packages (e.g., bungee + swing + zipline) can save 15–25%.

Park entry fees are typically separate: Victoria Falls rainforest $58 (Zim) international, $30 SADC, $7 locals; $20 (Zam) international, $10 residents. Transfers between Livingstone and Victoria Falls run about $30–$50.

Yes, popular combinations include: Victoria Falls + Chobe National Park (Botswana), Victoria Falls + Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe), or Victoria Falls + Kruger Park (South Africa). Package tours typically last 5-10 days.
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