Chobe National Park Safari

Chobe National Park safari is a 3 days safari in Botswana. This African safari tour in Botswana goes to Chobe National Park. Chobe National Park safari starts and ends in Kasane Airport.

About the 3 Day Chobe National Park Safari

Chobe National Park safari is a 3 days safari in Botswana. This African safari tour in Botswana goes to Chobe National Park. Chobe National Park safari starts and ends in Kasane Airport. The Chobe National Park safari highlights includes game viewing. You will enjoy superb game drives on this African safari.

3 Day Chobe National Park Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Kasane – Chobe

You will be met on arrival at the Kasane International Airport. This is courtesy of our Botswana Safari rep. You will be briefed on this Chobe National Park safari. This is to be followed by a drive to Chobe National Park.

You’ll check into your game lodge situated high above the floodplains. This is on the banks of Chobe River where the view stretches into eternity. You’ll have time to settle into your spacious rooms. Each of the rooms has a private garden.

You will have your lunch at the lodge before the afternoon activities. These will be centered along the Chobe River. Game drives and boat cruises will give you the best perspective of this wildlife rich area before you return to your lodge for dinner.

Day 2: Chobe

Your Chobe National Park safari activities start early today. You’ll first head out to explore the wilderness and its wildlife. The guides are exceptional and will add a great deal to your Chobe National Park safari.

The Chobe River has highlights throughout the year. It has Africa’s greatest Elephant concentrations during the dry season. This is from June to October when Chobe region is quite dry. There are some of the best birding in Africa during the wet season.

You may choose to relax during the heat of the day. You can also opt for a treatment in the exceptional wellness spa. The other alternative is to head out on a motorboat to explore the Chobe River. Many animals come down to drink during the hot hours of the day.

Viewing this wildlife from a boat is a unique experience. The afternoon activity will take you into the sundowner. You will return to your safari lodge in time for dinner.

Day 3: Chobe – Kasane

You will start your Chobe National Park safari day with your morning breakfast. You with have a short time for an early game drive. This is to be followed by transfer. Your Chobe National Park safari will depart Chobe for Kasane Airport. You will be in time for your departure flight home.

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3 Day Chobe National Park Safari Costs:

What is included in the 3 Day Chobe National park Safari cost?

• Accommodation in Chobe National Park
• Transport in a 4 X 4 Safari vehicle with pop up roof
• Meals on full board basis while on the Chobe National Park safari
• All park entrance fee
• All Government tax

3 Day Chobe National Park safari cost excludes:

• Visa
• Items of personal use
• Deviation from the above program
• Drinks and beverages
• Tips and porterage

What to Carry on the 3 Day Chobe National Park Safari

• Sun glasses
• Light and some few heavy clothing
• Sun screen
• Insect repellant
• Hat
• Comfortable shoes

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• 5 Day Botswana Safari Tour
• 5 Day Botswana Wildlife Safari
• 5 Day Botswana Budget Safari
• Botswana Romantic Getaway
• 7 Day Botswana Fly in Safari
• 10 Days Botswana Safari Package
• 10 Day Botswana Safari Adventure
• 12 Day Cheap Botswana Safari

Chobe National Park Safari Destination

Chobe National park is famed for its massive elephant populations, big herds of buffalo (matched only by some large lion prides) and incredible birdlife. Chobe National Park will leave an everlasting memory.

Where else can one on Chobe National park safari find such an amazing riverfront, with bustling wildlife, undisturbed predators, heavenly landscapes and tranquil lodges?

The most accessible area of the park is the Chobe Riverfront, this is also where Chobe National park safari guests will find the largest concentration of wildlife.

For a more predator-rich area: guests on Chobe National park safari will head off to Linyanti Marshes. Or nourish your soul in the remote Savuti area.

Wherever guests on Chobe National park safari go in this park, wildlife encounters are plentiful and all of Chobe feels like true wilderness. It is a place that can be enjoyed by everyone: couples, families and seasoned Africa travelers.

Whether arriving by air or road, the first glimpse of the Chobe River is always breath-taking. It appears as a swathe of bright, blue ribbon, winding its way through the tiny town of Kasane and out into the Chobe National Park's wilderness.

One of Africa's most beautiful rivers, the Chobe, supports a diversity and concentration of wildlife unmatched in Botswana.

Established in 1968, Chobe National Park covers approximately 11,700 sq km, encompassing floodplains, swamps and woodland. The Chobe River forms the park's northern boundary, which includes four distinct geographical areas: the Chobe Riverfront: the Ngwezumba pans; Savuté; and Linyanti.

The most accessible and frequently visited of Botswana's big game country, the Chobe Riverfront, is most famous for the large herds of elephants and Cape buffalo that converge on the riverbank to drink during the dry winter months.

During the season, on an afternoon game drive, you may see hundreds of elephants at one time. The main Serondella Road sometimes becomes impassable as scores of family herds cross the main road to make their way to the river to drink, bathe and play.

Driving the tracks and trails close to the riverbank, you may see as many 15 different species of animals on any one drive.

Common species include waterbuck, lechwe, puku (endemic to this area), giraffe, kudu, roan and sable, impala, warthog, bushbuck, monkeys and baboons, along with the accompanying predators such as lion, leopard, hyena and jackal, who are never far away.

Take a river cruise – and you'll experience the park and wildlife from a completely different vantage point, getting up closer to hippo, crocodile and a mind-boggling array of water birds than you ever would on land.

History of Chobe National Park

The original inhabitants of Chobe were the Bushmen, followed by the – impressively named – Hambukushu, Bayei and Basubiya.

In the 1850s, locals saw explorer David Livingstone passing through the area on his way to the Victoria Falls just an hour away from Chobe National Park. There were also some big-game hunters seeking trophies and ivory.

Luckily, for all the flora and fauna of this unique land, the area was first protected as a game reserve in 1961 and proclaimed as national park in 1968.

Up to this day the game-density remains exceptional. You will be forced to halt frequently because a parade of wildlife wants to pass by. Much better than stopping for a red light in traffic, right?

Moderating the number of visitors to the park keeps it from feeling ‘too busy’, adding to the remote and exclusive Chobe safari experience.

Flora and fauna: plenty of different areas in one park

Whenever Chobe National park safari guests are close to the Chobe River, they will notice a broad variety of lush green bushes and trees. Away from water sources, the bushes get thicker and thorny, with a few open areas.

Although Chobe National Park is a wildlife paradise, trying to describe it as a whole would be a mistake. Chobe consists of many different smaller ecosystems, each with its own vibe, different vegetation and animal population.

Wildlife in Chobe around the clock

Chobe National park safari guests can encounter Chobe’s wildlife across the entire park. When the dry season begins, large herds of elephant and buffalo seek the permanent waters of the Chobe and Linyanti Rivers. Imagine thousands of them, coming sometimes all the way from Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.

All year round, Chobe’s big game includes zebra, impala, baboon, blue wildebeest, kudu, giraffe, warthog and vervet monkey.

Lions and the spotted hyena are very common; together they are the dominant predators, bringing you spectacular encounters with big buffalo herds.

The riverfront is the hotspot to see hippo, crocodile and the slightly odd, leguvaan (the second longest lizard of Africa).

And, although seen less, the incredible cheetah, leopard and Africa’s rare wild dog roam the Chobe area frequently. Your Chobe National park safari guide will keep an eye out for these unique animals: seeing them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

If you are very lucky on the Chobe National park safari, you might even spot the rarely seen, white rhino. Reintroduced in Botswana in 2001, they are spreading gradually. So a wandering rhino might turn up!

Some Chobe safari lodges offer night drives on their own property; a very exciting and special trip. At night, the nocturnal animals emerge, such as bushbabies (adorable fluffy animals with big eyes), African wildcats and honey badgers.

A little extra about birds in Chobe

If there is one more thing that needs our special attention on the Chobe National park safari, it is the overwhelming birdlife in Chobe National Park. With over 450 birds’ species, there is no way we can list them all. So, here are a few highlights.

Hop on a boat for a river cruise and spot kingfishers, a high density of fish eagles and African skimmers. Stay on the lookout for bee-eaters, hamerkops and wire-tailed swallows.

Also the borders of the islands and Chobe floodplains are where you want to be: storks, geese, herons and many, many plovers. Unusual, but definitely worth seeking are the rufous bellied and white-backed night herons, with their long beaks and elegant crest.

Overall, even if you are not a birdwatcher on the Chobe National park safari, these frolicking feather bundles will steal your heart, right from the moment they appear in front of your binoculars.

Chobe National Park Safari Accommodation

Accommodation in the Chobe National Park include wild un-fenced camping, eco-lodges, tented camps and luxury lodges.

Savute Elephant Lodge

Beside the mysterious Savute Channel, this tented oasis is the perfect base to discover the wonders of tehe wild when on Chobe National Park safari.

Breathlessly captivating, this corner of Botswana has long been associated with the world’s greatest explorers, including David Livingstone. Follow in their footsteps at Savute Elephant Lodge.

When on the Chobe National Park safari, you can head out to the unique viewing hide at dusk or dawn, overlooking the watering hole, and see elephants, hyenas and cheetahs in their element.

Then find a serene welcome back at the lodge. The contemporary interiors reflects the earthy tones of the wilderness, while eco-friendly design features keep you in harmony with the stunning landscape. Savute Elephant Lodge is now open.

Soak up the savannah in style on your 3 day Chobe National Park safari at Savute Elephant Lodge. The lodge boasts 12 luxurious tented rooms, each raised on a wooden platform to allow a breathtaking view of elephants in their natural habitat.

Stretch out on your four-poster bed, or unwind in your shaded outdoor lounge. Pad out onto your sun-soaked deck for a spot of wildlife viewing, cocktail in hand.

Savour the finest flavours of Africa on the 3 day Chobe National Park safari. As impala glide through the savannah, be seated on our deck for an out-of-this-world dining experience.

Sample signature African dishes prepared by our talented chefs paired with fine wines and champagnes. During the cooler season or in wet weather, meals are enjoyed under cover––but still in full view of the reserve’s abundant wildlife.

Muchenje Campsite & Cottages

Muchenje Campsite & Cottages is a family owned and managed camp set in the Chobe Enclave, 7.2km from the Chobe National Park Ngoma gate (60km from Kasane, Botswana via tarred road and 80 km from Katima Mulilo Namibia).

A peaceful, secure and beautifully treed property on the borders of the National park provides a serene setting for your stay when on the 3 day Chobe National Park safari. This is

 Muchenje Campsite & Cottages is also a perfect base from which to explore the less crowded western end of the National Park. It is a perfect stop over for 4x4 enthusiasts wishing to visit Linyanti and Savuti or to spend a night on your way to the Caprivi Strip in Namibia.

Your hosts on the Chobe National Park safari here are long term residents in the area and will be happy to offer you advice and friendly assistance during your stay with us.

10 spacious well shaded level campsites, set under tall flat crown acacia trees on the elevated banks of the Chobe Floodplain. We ensure safe and secure camping within the boundaries of the property’s electric fence.

Each campsite can sleep between 4 and 6 campers, and each site has its own braai stand, 220V power points and clean running water. There are 4 separate ablutions units; each containing its own basin, toilet and solar assisted hot water showers.

Outdoor wash-up and laundry areas are available. In our quest to be eco-friendly our ablutions are managed by the latest Biorock™ systems.

3 charming self-catering cottages; with a fully equipped, open plan kitchen, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. Each cottage has an outside covered verandah with beautiful views.

These railway cottage inspired chalets each contain a double bed and can sleep 2 people on Chobe National Park safari.

Camp Savuti

Camp Savuti epitomises the Botswana safari experience. You will have rewarding game viewing opportunities on your Chobe National Park safari and authentic, tented accommodation. This is the traditional way to spend time in one of Africa's most superb wildlife regions.

Visit Camp Savuti to experience the thrill of getting close to top predators and to watch them in their natural habitat from the comfort of an open-air 4x4 vehicle, guided by knowledgable rangers.

The area is renowned for its large population of bull elephants and visiting Camp Savuti offers the chance of witnessing the unique interaction of the resident predator species. Visit Camp Savuti for an unfortgettable experience in an exceptional area of Chobe.

Experienced and passionate guides will ensure that visitors on Chobe National Park safari leave with irreplaceable memories in wildest Botswana.

Chobe National Park safari guests at Camp Savuti will be accommodated in private and peaceful Meru-style tents. There are 5 individual tents built on elevated wooden platforms offering some height for overlooking the channel.

Each unit has a private wooden veranda, complete with chairs for two; carpeted floors inside; twin or king-size beds with headboards and pure cotton linen; shelving space; a safe; and an ensuite bathroom with an outdoor, open-air shower.

The bathroom is separated from the main bedroom interior by a dividing canvas curtain that can be fastened back or pulled closed for privacy. There is a flush toilet and indoor bath.

The accommodation is wonderfully comfortable and cosy for cooler weather, yet it can be open and airy for those ultra-hot months from September to December. Guests can choose to rest and relax in the privacy of their rooms while watching game gathering at the channel.

Each of Camp Savuti's 5 Meru-style tents are equipped for comfort and make the most of the scenery with private verandas overlooking the dry river bed on your Chobe National Park safari. Ensuite bathrooms have both indoor and outdoor bathing facilities with the open-air shower offering something unique and refreshing.

Twin or king-size beds have headboards and are adorned with pure cotton linen for comfort, while blankets offer extra warmth in cooler weather.

There are safes in each of the rooms, so that guests on Chobe National Park safari can lock away any valuables should they prefer to. There are also shelves and hanging space for clothes.

Other facilities at Camp Savuti include the dining & bar area, as well as small deck located next to the channel, a perfect venue to unwind.

There is a library, which Chobe National Park safari guests can make use of if they like. The bar and boma facilities are available for convivial drinks around a fire.