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Chobe National Park

Journey across the border for extraordinary wildlife encounters in one of Southern Africa's most celebrated safari destinations.

Overview

About Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is in Botswana, not Zambia, and it is one of the most rewarding safari destinations in Southern Africa. The Chobe River frontage draws large numbers of elephant, buffalo, hippo and birdlife to the water, particularly in the drier months.

KEETAJ markets Chobe as a cross-border excursion: travellers based in the Livingstone and Kazungula corridor can reach it for a full day of game viewing and return the same evening, or continue onward as part of a longer itinerary.

Chobe National Park is in northern Botswana, close to the town of Kasane and reached from Zambia via the Kazungula crossing on the Zambezi River.

Why visit

  • Exceptional elephant and buffalo concentrations along the Chobe River
  • Water-based game viewing from a boat as well as land game drives
  • Outstanding birdlife along the floodplains
  • Reachable as a cross-border day trip from the Livingstone and Kazungula corridor

Signature experiences

  • Chobe River boat safari
  • Open-vehicle game drive on the Chobe floodplain
  • Full-day cross-border excursion from Livingstone or Kazungula
  • Photography-oriented wildlife viewing from the water

Best suited for

  • Wildlife and safari travellers
  • Photographers seeking elephants at close range
  • Visitors wanting to add Botswana to a Zambian trip
  • Groups and families comfortable with a full day out

Travel information

Practical notes before you go

Cross-border travel
This is a Botswana destination reached by crossing an international border. Documentation requirements depend on your nationality; our team will point you to current official guidance while planning.
Best time to visit
Wildlife viewing along the river is generally strongest in the drier months. We will advise on what to expect for your specific travel dates.

Chobe National Park in photographs

Experiences here

Things to do in Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park, BotswanaFull day

Chobe Cross-Border Day Safari

A full day in Botswana's Chobe National Park — river safari and game drive — arranged from the Livingstone and Kazungula corridor.

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ZambiaAs long or short as you would like

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The banks of the Zambezi River at the Kazungula crossing, where four countries meet

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