
Visit Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Encompassing an impressive 10,700 square kilometers (4,150 square miles) of wilderness, the Chobe National Park stretches from the tip of northern Botswana to the fringes of the Okavango Delta. It has a wide range of distinctive landscapes, from the emerald floodplains of the Chobe River to the sweeping grasslands of the Savuti Marsh and skeletal leadwood trees in the Savuti Channel.
With such varied environments and habitats there’s a magnificent array of wildlife. A profusion of palatable grass species attracts a variety of herbivores, including wildebeest, impala, kudu, waterbuck, giraffe, and tsessebe. The puku is found, as is the endemic Chobe bushbuck. Predator sightings are good, with leopard, cheetah, wild dog, and large prides of lion that hunt elephant. From servals to side-striped jackals, the list is endless.
All that said, Chobe is most famous for its elephant and buffalo populations, both of which can herd in mammoth proportions. With an estimated 40,000 to 60,000 elephant, these gentle giants constantly surround you. In the dry season the Chobe River sees thousands lining the banks and crossing the water. Boat trips at this time provide excellent photograph opportunities.
Suggested itineraries featuring Chobe National Park
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Chobe National Park, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Map of Chobe National Park
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Places near Chobe National Park
- Savuti Area 60 kilometers away
- Linyanti Wetlands 71 kilometers away
- Linyanti Concession 95 kilometers away
- Khwai Concession 102 kilometers away
- Kwara Concession 112 kilometers away
- Selinda Concession 112 kilometers away
- Shinde Concession 126 kilometers away
- Kwando Concession 135 kilometers away
- Chitabe Concession 141 kilometers away
- Nxai Pan National Park 142 kilometers away
- Stanleys Concession 163 kilometers away
- Vumbura Concession 164 kilometers away
- Moremi Wildlife Reserve 174 kilometers away
- Chief's Island 177 kilometers away
- Gunn's Concession 179 kilometers away
- Nxabega Concession 187 kilometers away
- Xigera Concession 189 kilometers away
- Maun 190 kilometers away
- Jao Concession 192 kilometers away
- Abu Concession 196 kilometers away
- Xudum Concession 196 kilometers away
- The Okavango Delta 202 kilometers away
- Makgadikgadi Pans, Kalahari 209 kilometers away
- Duba Concession 211 kilometers away
- Sepupa 246 kilometers away
- The Panhandle 260 kilometers away
- Central Kalahari 323 kilometers away
- Ghanzi 454 kilometers away
Accommodation choices for Chobe National Park
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Chobe National Park. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

Ngoma Safari Lodge
Set high on an escarpment overlooking the Chobe River and surrounding floodplains, Ngoma Safari Lodge is a luxurious retreat that offers safaris by boat, game vehicle or on foot. With just eight suites, it offers a highly personal stay.

Chobe Safari Lodge
Chobe Safari Lodge is situated close to the borders of four African nations and has easy access to the fantastic game viewing on offer in Chobe National Park, where elephant roam in their thousands. Offering simple but characterful accommodation, it combines traditional style with modern comforts.

Chobe Elephant Camp
Located high on the edge of a rocky escarpment overlooking the floodplains of the Chobe River, Chobe Elephant Camp is built from the local red Kalahari sand, providing a cool, comfortable, environmentally friendly lodge from which to explore the fantastic Chobe National Park.

Muchenje Safari Lodge
Perched high on an escarpment overlooking the Chobe River and surrounding plains, this friendly, owner-run lodge offers an intimate and personalized stay in the wild surroundings of Chobe National Park, making a wonderful base for safaris and an authentic African bush experience.

Zambezi Queen
The Zambezi Queen is a luxurious 45m river boat based on the magnificent Chobe River. Each private space has been designed with the African summer in mind, and clever use of shutters situated on the outer edge of the deck as well as ceiling fans and air-conditioning which give added comfort in the hotter months.

Chobe Chilwero
Chobe Chilwero is without doubt the most exclusive lodge in the area, set tucked away in beautiful and peaceful forest surrounds. A stay here offers the utmost in relaxation and the opportunity to see the remarkable wildlife of the Chobe River.

Chobe Under Canvas Camp
Chobe Under Canvas is a fantastic way to enjoy the area - an authentic bush experience that you will not find elsewhere in Chobe. Although the tents are mobile they are extremely comfortable, and the service is of a very high standard.

The Garden Lodge
The Garden Lodge is a pleasant option for an overnight stay or for those wishing to spend a couple days in Chobe area.
Ideas for experiencing Chobe National Park
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Chobe National Park, and which use the best local guides.

Spot elephants along the Chobe River
As well as game drives and walks with expert guides, take advantage of the wildlife in and along the Chobe River with a boat trip. Fishing trips are also popular.

Visit the Sibuya tribe from Chobe Elephant Camp
Explore this wildlife haven both on guided game drives, by boat and even on foot - although this activity is dependent on the availability of guides and the length of the grass. You can even visit the local Sibuya tribe.