Chobe National Park

A national park in Botswana with the highest concentration of elephants in Africa. Boat trips along the Chobe River offer views of hundreds of elephants coming down to drink and swim.

Chobe National Park lies in northern Botswana, about 80 km from Victoria Falls town. It is known for having the highest density of elephants in Africa, and the wider Chobe area is estimated to support more than 100,000 African elephants. Visitors most often explore the Chobe Riverfront on the northern edge of the park. The entrance is at Sedudu Gate, near the town of Kasane. A classic day trip, from Victoria Falls town or Livingstone, costs about USD 180 to 250 and includes return transport, border assistance and lunch. It usually includes a three-hour boat cruise along the Chobe River, where you can see herds of elephants swimming, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and many waterbirds up close. In the afternoon, you take an open-sided 4x4 game drive, where you may spot lions, giraffes, impalas and the rare red lechwe. If you have more time, you can stay one or two nights in Kasane and join sunrise and sunset game drives. Entry fees are about BWP 120 to 270 per person (included in the day-trip cost). Note: To enter Botswana, you need a visa or should check whether the KAZA Univisa and same-day return rules apply. Entry is via the Kazungula crossing from Zimbabwe or via the Kazungula Bridge from Zambia. Dust is heavy in the dry season, so bring a headscarf and sunscreen.

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