Botswana's most visited park
The greatest elephant population on Earth
About this destination
Home to over 120,000 elephants — the largest concentration anywhere on the planet — Chobe's Riverfront is one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife viewing areas, accessible by both land and water.
The Chobe River forms Botswana's northern border, and during the dry season it becomes a magnet for wildlife from across a vast area. Elephant herds of hundreds descend to drink and bathe daily — spectacular processions that last all day and fill the riverbank with activity. Hippos, crocodile, and a dizzying diversity of waterbirds complete the scene.
Chobe is also one of very few parks in Africa where you can game drive by river, aboard a purpose-built boat. The afternoon riverboat safari — watching enormous herds of elephant swim between islands while the sun drops toward the horizon — is genuinely world-class. You're close enough to hear them breathe.
Chobe National Park connects directly to Savuti in its south and to Kasane and Victoria Falls in its north, making it a natural part of any multi-destination safari itinerary. For guests extending to Victoria Falls, Chobe is the ideal final night before crossing into Zimbabwe or Zambia.
Why come here
Over 120,000 elephants call Chobe home — more than any other national park on Earth. Herds of 200 or more gather at the Chobe River during the dry season.
Game drive by boat along the Chobe River for a unique perspective on wildlife. Elephants swim, hippos surface, and fish eagles hunt — all from the water.
The Chobe River holds one of the highest concentrations of hippo and Nile crocodile in Africa — unmissable for reptile and aquatic wildlife enthusiasts.
Chobe sits just 80 km from Victoria Falls — making it the natural staging point for guests adding a Falls extension to their Botswana safari.
In the field
When to visit
The dry season brings elephant herds to the Chobe River in vast numbers. Boat safaris are at their best from July through October when water levels recede and banks are exposed.
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