Day trip

As you’ll be among the first to arrive into the park on this early morning trip, you’ll have the best chance of seeing a diverse range of wildlife. Chobe is known for its remarkable elephant population, it's biological diversity and game concentration.

About this activity

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Duration 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Audio guide included: English
Pickup included: Please ensure you provide us with your hotel details for pickup.
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 15 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Lim – Singapore

It was pitched dark when we were picked us up from our hotel and were worried it was unsafe. The driver, Brighton, put us at ease, and we relaxed as soon as we realised we were in good hands. At the Botswana border, we boarded the guide, a young man of 28 years (can't exactly ge this name, Tambo?) took over the game drive. This young man is good. We were amazed how he can spot animals from far and point it out to us and then drove the vehicle to give us a good vantage viewing/photo taking stops. Chobe has no rhino, but we did spot three of the big 5, elephants (everywhere), lions (entire family pack) and caped buffaloes. in addition, you see many more wildlife. Too bad i can't get the guide's name properly to acknowledge his professionalism and friendly disposition. All I can say is, Temuka Travels, you have a real gem in him. After a good lunch, the river cruise is another highlight. See a lot more wildlife. This sunset is fantastic. This tour is worth every dollar spent.

Julie – Canada

A spectacular day out that did not disappoint! The service was top notch, and the wildlife was abundant

Highlights

Have the opportunity to see big game close up
Experience an early morning drive through Zambezi National Park to spot nocturnal animals
Enjoy a 3-hour cruise along the wildlife-rich Chobe River
Experience the beautiful scenery of Chobe National Park on a morning game safari drive
Enjoy the included breakfast, lunch and refreshments

Full description

The first region to be created into a national park by Botswana was Chobe as it is the most biologically diverse with a huge concentration of game. As you’ll be among the first to arrive into the park on this early morning trip, you’ll have the best chance of seeing a large range of wildlife. The park is commonly known for its remarkable elephant population. Follow big cats across the wilderness, edge up to herds of elephants, buffalo and giraffes, and cruise down the Chobe River for water-based wildlife encounters. The day trip to Chobe takes you deep into Botswana’s big game country, a vast and diverse terrain that supports a huge assortment of creatures. Get ready for an adventure that excels in location and excites with its animal experiences. Your expert guide will take you to the places where big game and other wildlife sightings are guaranteed. Among the animals that you might see in Chobe National Park are elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, sable, and hundreds of bird species.

You will be picked up from your hotel at 5:00 AM. The drive from Victoria Falls to the park takes just over an hour, and the day trip includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Zimbabwe. Getting into the park early increases your chances of seeing lions and other wildlife that are less active in the heat of the day. The game drive into Chobe National Park will start soon after the gates open. Your driver will be a professional guide with extensive knowledge of the park and its inhabitants. The park is especially known for its massive elephant population, huge array of bird species, and big cats such as lion and leopard. You will discover some of the park’s distinct ecosystems with dense woodland, extensive savannahs, and rolling grasslands while traveling along the Caprivi floodplains.

After your game drive, you’ll be treated to lunch at the Chobe Safari Lodge, before a 3-hour boat cruise on the Chobe River. This will give you ample opportunities to enjoy the gorgeous river scenery and extraordinarily close views of lots of animals, including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and bird life. This is a highlight for most, which ends with a view of the sunset over the river. After the river cruise, you will return to your hotel in Victoria Falls late evening.

Includes

Transportation to and from your Victoria Falls accommodation
Experienced and qualified safari guides
Breakfast, lunch, drinks, and light snacks during the trip
Refreshments will be provided throughout the tour

Visas into Botswana
Alcoholic drinks - available to purchase
Government National Park entry fees for the game drive and river cruise ($20 cash on arrival)
Transfers on pick up outside Victoria Falls

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags
Bright colors

Know before you go

Please note you must bring your passport to cross into Botswana and any other documents required by the immigration depending with the traveler's country.
Bring sunscreen and a hat, because you will be out in the open for most of the day
Ensure you put on neutral-colored clothing, such as beige, greens, and khakis. Avoid wearing brightly-colored clothing that may scare off the wildlife. Avoid dark colors, because they can attract tsetse flies
Visas into Botswana will apply to all countries outside the Commonwealth. These can be bought at the border. Note that we take no responsibility for your entrance into Botswana and re-entry into Zimbabwe. Our qualified guides will, however, assist where possible
Alcoholic drinks are not included in the tour but are available for purchase

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