Discover the wildlife of Botswana on a two-day safari adventure in Chobe. Cruise along the Chobe River, getting close to elephants, hippos, and crocodiles, before exploring Chobe National Park on an early-morning 4x4 game drive. This experience combines river and land safaris for an unforgettable taste of Botswana’s wild beauty.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Chobe River: One of Botswana’s most scenic waterways, the Chobe River forms a natural border with Namibia and supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife. Its lush riverbanks and surrounding floodplains provide an ideal habitat for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a rich variety of birdlife.
Chobe National Park: One of Botswana’s most renowned wildlife areas, Chobe National Park is famous for its large elephant population and diverse ecosystems. The park is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffalo, wild dogs, and numerous antelope species.
Day 1: KASANE – CHOBE RIVER FRONT
Upon arrival at Kasane Airport transfer to your hotel on the banks of the Chobe River. After check-in, ditch the dusty tracks for Africa’s ultimate river safari as you cruise the vibrant channels of Chobe National Park. Setting sail from Kasane as the midday heat breaks, you will drift incredibly close to massive elephant families drinking, playing, and swimming right alongside your boat. Keep your camera ready for grunting hippo pods, sunbathing Nile crocodiles, and diving Fish Eagles, before raising a sundowner glass to a brilliant, golden Zambezi sunset.
Overnight in Kasane.
Day 2: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK – KASANE
As the bush awakens, you will enter Chobe National Park in a custom-designed, open 4x4 safari vehicle. The crisp early morning hours offer the best chance to witness wildlife at its most active. Your expert guide will read the tracks and signs of the bush, searching the dense riverine woodlands and open floodplains for lions returning from a night hunt, elusive leopards, and packs of African wild dogs.
Chobe’s diverse landscape supports a staggering variety of wildlife. As the sun rises, look out for large herds of Cape buffalo, majestic sable antelope, puku, and tower after tower of giraffes feeding on acacia leaves. The morning light is spectacular for photography, casting a golden glow over the Chobe River floodplains. Halfway through your drive, you will pause at a scenic spot to stretch your legs and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea paired with light bush snacks before tracking more wildlife on your return journey.
You will be transferred back to your hotel to enjoy breakfast before check-out. A shuttle transfer is available to take you to Kasane Airport for your return flight.
