Chobe National Park 4X4 Day Safari and River Cruise: Witness the Wildlife Splendor of Botswana
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Chobe National Park
Embark on a thrilling 4X4 day safari and river cruise in Chobe National Park, Botswana. Witness the splendor of African wildlife, from elephants to crocodiles, in this unforgettable 10.5-hour adventure.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chobe National Park - You will be picked up from your hotel at 07:30am, and drive to Chobe National Park in Botswana. The drive is about 45 miles (70 kilometres) and will take about 1-hour long while passing through the Zambezi National Park. There is a good chance of spotting some wildlife, even before arriving to Botswana.

You will be at the Botswana border at around 08H30 and after some border formalities you will be driven to the jetty for the three-hour boat cruise on the Chobe River. There you will have an opportunity to see a host of waders and water birds along with the ever present crocodiles and lurking hippos. You will also see scores of large herbivores making their way down to the river to drink - most notably African buffalo and elephant. On the island, Puku and Lechwe are often seen and on the banks kudu, impala and water buck are common. Complimentary soft drinks will be served on the boat, as well as tea and coffee and a light snack prior to your activity.

Lunch will be served at around 12H30 and after then it will be time to take to the wilderness in custom-made open 4X4 safari vehicles on a game drive allowing you to get close to nature in this beautiful setting. Frequent lion sightings occur in Chobe as well as Eland, Sable, and Roan antelope which are common depending on the time of year. Leopards are elusive but also common in the area so it is important to be alert and camera-ready. You will typically drive along the waterfront where wildlife like to congregates to quench their thirst, with Lions often lying in wait or just dozing in the shade. Complimentary soft drinks are provided while experiencing some of the best game viewing in Africa.

After the 3-hour safari drive, you will head back to the border at around 5pm and you will be at your hotel at around 18H00.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by 4X4 vehicle
  • National Park fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Witness the fascinating beauty of wildlife in the expansive and exquisite natural setting of Chobe National Park in Botswana, Africa. This park paves the way for encounters with an array of birds, crocs, hippos, African buffaloes, elephants, and so much more over a span of 10.5 hours. This thrilling sojourn includes a river cruise and an open 4X4 ride during the afternoon for spotting big game, alongside other distinct species. The package comprehensively covers hotel transfers, the service of a driver-guide, a river cruise, lunch, and drinks.

  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Chobe National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Californiamichael1
Feb 12, 2024
Great Animal Viewing - A long day (11 hours). Great animal viewing. Good lunch. Friendly and informative guides. A better choice from Victoria Falls than Hwange, which requires a 5 am pick-up.
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Betelguex
Oct 25, 2022
Simply Amazing - We had three tours with Webster - the Zambezi river cruise, the rhino walk on the Zambian side, and the private tour in Chobe National Park in Botswana. The communication with Webster before the trip was effortless, and he helped us choose the various trips. Webster and the people who worked with him were punctual and polite. They were also all well-informed about the area and the wildlife. I even had some good chats with Webster about life in Zimbabwe, politics, and such. Webster even went out of the way to take us to eateries in Victoria Falls. In all, our stay in Victoria Falls was made great by Webster and his team.
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Susan
May 5, 2022
Trip to remember! - This was a trip to remember, a great opportunity to see some of the beautiful animals that Africa has to offer from both land and water. Kitty looked after us the whole day, an expert car and boat driver, she had great humour, fantastic eye sight and knowledge. Highly recommend!
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Floydsolotraveller
Jan 25, 2020
Solo Traveller - Chobe National Park is situated in the back yard of the Victoria Falls and has the most amazing Elephant population, and has more Wildlife than any other parks
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Talent
Nov 6, 2018
Had a wonderful and unforgettable experience! - I travelled at the end of August with my husband and son we were slightly worried about the atmosphere soon after the elections and almost went to Zambia instead. To be honest, it was nothing like what we expected. We loved the tours, particularly the the Falls and the Day Safari. I had never seen such a wonderful scenery and we were very lucky to see lions feeding (which was really jaw dropping) and the elephants taking a bath. Overly, I think Webster, our tour guide, did a fantastic job. The food and souvenirs were a bit pricey, be prepared. Will be happy to return to Zimbabwe again. Comes highly recommended!
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June
Aug 3, 2018
GREAT TRIP - We saw so many hippos and Cape Buffalo plus other animals on the river cruise. Saw everything but a Rhino between the cruise and land safari. Great day. Webster also arranged our transfers form the airport to the Lodge.
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Inikolova
Feb 4, 2018
Experience - My trip was from Victoria falls. There were good and not so good things. At the Boarded we were met by an open space jeep, which was not very convenient, especially if you are with a 7 years old child. There are about 30 kilometers, if I remember correct and they are pretty nasty to be driven on this open jeep. The river cruise was very good, thanks to the very experience guide. The photo safary not so good.
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Marjo_p
Apr 18, 2017
Overall it was all good day. Litlle... - <p>Overall it was all good day. Litlle problems with safari car at first but after 20-30 min waiting time everything went well. Guides were nice and very friendly. Game drive was the best, after that river cruise was not so amazing but we saw hippos so it was fine experience also. We had children 9 and 11 yeats and the day was good to everyone.</p>
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