Chobe Travel Costs & Things to Do

Stay

days

Pace

Moderate

Safety

/ 5

Popularity

/ 10

OVERVIEW

Chobe is a protected savanna and river landscape in northern Botswana. The permanent river attracts large numbers of elephants, buffalo, hippos and antelope during the dry season, while woodland and seasonal marshes support predators and abundant birdlife. The town of Kasane provides lodges and easy access to the riverfront section.

Boat safaris offer close views of animals drinking, swimming and gathering along the banks, while game drives explore the adjoining plains and forest. Wildlife density changes with water and rainfall, and different areas of the park can feel far more remote than the busy riverfront. The combination of land and water viewing is the defining strength.

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THINGS TO DO

Cruise Chobe’s main waterways

Choose a boat trip that gives a clear view of Chobe’s main waterways and the surrounding landscape. Routes and operating periods vary, so confirm the departure point and current schedule.

Cruises

1–4 hours

Fish Chobe’s principal waters

Arrange a legal fishing trip around Chobe’s principal fishing waters with local guidance on seasons, permits and suitable methods. Weather and catches vary, so the experience should not promise a particular result.

Fishing

Half or full day

Take a game drive in Chobe

Take a guided game drive in Chobe’s principal game-viewing area, using local expertise to understand habitats and animal behaviour. Wildlife moves freely, so no species or sighting should be guaranteed.

Safari

3–5 hours

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Languages

Tswana · English

Currency

Botswanan pula · BWP

Payments

Cash preferred

Tipping