Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park Safari | Botswana Elephant Safaris

Chobe National Park is famous for Africa’s largest elephant population, offering river safaris, game drives, and luxury lodges.

Chobe National Park is a vast national preserve in northern Botswana, renowned for having one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa, particularly its massive elephant population. Established in 1967/1968, the park covers approximately 11,700 sq km (4,500 sq mi) and is bordered by the beautiful Chobe River to the north, near the town of Kasane

• Mammals: Highlights include an estimated 120,000 elephants, large herds of Cape buffalo, lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species like puku, red lechwe, and sable.
• Predators: Apart from lions and leopards, other predators like spotted hyenas, jackals, and African wild dogs are present.
• Aquatic Life & Birds: The river is home to hippos and crocodiles, while birdwatchers can spot species such as the African fish eagle, carmine bee-eaters, and Pel's fishing owl.

• Game Drives: Explore the park's different sections (Chobe Riverfront, Savuti, Linyanti) in specially adapted 4x4 safari vehicles for close encounters with big game.
• Boat Safaris/River Cruises: Drift along the Chobe River for a different perspective, ideal for spotting aquatic animals, large elephant herds drinking at the water's edge, and abundant birdlife.
• Camping & Lodging: A range of accommodation is available, from wild unfenced camping to luxury eco-lodges, both inside and outside the park near the gateway town of Kasane. You can find accommodation details on the Botswana Tourism Organisation website or through other providers like chobenationalpark.co.za.