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Chobe River
The Chobe River is the elephant bank at Kasane: a morning boat and a sunset cruise, with herds on the shore in the dry season.
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Chobe River Safari
Forming the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park as well as much of Botswana’s border with Namibia’s Caprivi Strip, the Chobe River is an integral part of the Botswana safari experience and combines easily with the Okavango Delta and Kalahari. The river can also be accessed from its Namibian side, and its close proximity to Victoria Falls means easy day trips both ways.
What to Expect on a Chobe River Safari
Rising in the Angolan highlands and then twisting along geological fault lines as it winds its way to the Zambezi River, the Chobe is flanked by riverine forests, floodplains and open woodlands. Only a few dozen kilometres of riverfront are accessible, either by 4X4 or boat, but the rewards are huge: the Chobe River is the scene for some of the best game viewing in Southern Africa as well as providing a safe haven for the continent’s greatest concentration of elephants.
When to Go on a Chobe Rover safari
Plan your Chobe River safari carefully: the best time to visit the Chobe River is during Botswana’s dry season – April to October – when game concentrations are at their highest. Indeed, the later into the season you leave your visit, the greater the density of animals: expect huge herds of elephant and buffalo, many antelope and classic plains game species, plus a full range of predators – lion, wild dog, crocodile, cheetah, leopard and spotted hyena. This is undoubtedly the best time to go as the risk from malaria is low; the weather close to perfect; and the game viewing is virtually unparalleled.
The abundance of game is less marked during the December – March rainy season as animals move away from the river. You won’t see massive concentrations of animals during these green summer months but the resident wildlife – hippos, crocodiles, antelope species and predators – are still present. The bird watching, already amazing during the dry winter period, becomes phenomenal as many summer migrants arrive and the bird list swells to almost 500 species.
Accommodation on the Chobe River
There are several accommodation options in the Chobe River area but note that only one lodge – Chobe Game Lodge – is actually located in the Chobe National Park; the others are located close to the park or on the Namibian side of the river. All lodges offer a range of activities to explore the area – game drives, boat safaris and sunset river cruises – and the accommodation is of a very high standard.
What travellers most enjoyed about Chobe River
Bird watching
Mokoro rides
Scenery
Sunset cruises and boating
Wildlife and safari
Where to go
- The baseA river lodge. The boat is the activity.
- The pairingVictoria Falls, a day away on the Zimbabwe side. Sleep on the side your next flight leaves from.
When to go
When to go
May to October. September packs the elephants onto the river and packs the boats too.
Travel advice
Before you travel
Kasane is Botswana and the falls town is often Zimbabwe. The paperwork is not the same. The river is malarial.
Chobe River Tours & Safaris
If you’re looking for a tour or safari in the Chobe River region, look no further than our selection of luxury wildlife safaris and riverside honeymoons. Our Chobe River tours and safaris embrace a part of Botswana that not only enjoys a variety of accommodation options but delivers exceptional game viewing too.
View our recommended Chobe River tours and safaris below or click through to our Chobe holiday section for a full list of Chobe tours.
Recommended Chobe River Tours & Safari Holidays
From $3,480 to $4,990 pps
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Combine Victoria Falls and the Chobe River. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Chobe River.
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Combine the wonders of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Marvel at the power of mighty Victoria Falls.
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See the famous Victoria Falls. Excellent elephant sightings at Chobe.
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From $3,480 to $4,990 pps
Click to save to your wishlistRomantic Falls, Zambezi & Chobe
5 daysHighlights
Combine Victoria Falls and the Chobe River. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Chobe River.
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Botswana Chobe National Park Chobe River Victoria Falls Zambia
From $3,480 to $4,990 pps
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Combine Victoria Falls and the Chobe River. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Chobe River.
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Click to save to your wishlistFamily Falls, Zambezi & Chobe
Ready-To-Book 7 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiativeHighlights
Combine the wonders of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Marvel at the power of mighty Victoria Falls.
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Botswana Chobe National Park Victoria Falls Zambia
From $4,950 to $8,020 pps
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Combine the wonders of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Marvel at the power of mighty Victoria Falls.
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From $11,540 to $18,510 pps
Click to save to your wishlistOkavango Delta, Chobe River & Victoria Falls
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Click to save to your wishlistBotswana's Delta, Savute & Chobe
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Click to save to your wishlistRomantic Chobe, Delta & Mozambique Island
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Click to save to your wishlistRomantic Vic Falls, Chobe & Delta Safari
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Stay at superb accommodation throughout. Visit the mighty Victoria Falls.
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From $7,070 to $7,650 pps
Click to save to your wishlistBest-Priced Cape Town, Kruger, Vic Falls & Chobe
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Combine three of Botswana's top wildlife destinations. Excellent game viewing & birding.
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Click to save to your wishlistChobe River's Zambezi Queen Cruise
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View wildlife from the deck of the houseboat. Head out on smaller tender boats to explore.
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View wildlife from the deck of the houseboat. Head out on smaller tender boats to explore.
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Click to save to your wishlistChobe & Delta Community Safari
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A Trip with a Purpose supporting local communities through cultural and school visits. Luxury safari lodges and camps in Botswana.
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Click to save to your wishlistVictoria Falls, Chobe & Okavango Delta Safari
Ready-To-Book 7 daysHighlights
See the famous Victoria Falls. Excellent elephant sightings at Chobe.
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From $7,700 to $11,920 pps
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See the famous Victoria Falls. Excellent elephant sightings at Chobe.
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Popular tours and safaris in Chobe River
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Chobe River Accommodation
Accommodation on the Chobe River ranges from riverside lodges to romantic safari retreats, and there is plenty else to suit all tastes, budgets and trip types. If you’re looking for a honeymoon on the river or a family-friendly safari holiday, our selection of Chobe River accommodation is sure to inspire you and will make planning your Botswana safari so much simpler.
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Costs
A short Chobe add-on costs less than a fly-in Okavango week and more than a hotel night at the falls.
International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.