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Botswana

Chobe National Park

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Located in Botswana’s far north, Chobe National Park is world-renowned for its variety and concentration of wildlife especially its large concentration of elephants.

Once the home of nomadic San bushmen, Chobe is one of the most popular safari destinations in the world for its dense population of wildlife. First set aside as a wildlife reserve in the 1930s, the country created the Chobe Game Reserve in 1960, and in 1967 the reserve was officially declared a national park. It is the third largest park in Botswana and arguably its most diverse.

The park comprises 7,270 miles of ecologically diverse terrain encompassing floodplains, swamps and woodland including the Chobe Riverfront, the Ngwezumba pans, Savuté, and Linyanti. The Serondela area or Chobe riverfront is in the northeast section of the park and includes the Chobe river and its floodplains is one of the most visited regions of the park. The Savuti Marsh area is primarily rolling savannas serving as the homeland for most of the park’s wildlife.

Chobe National Park is a land of giants, well-known for its large herds of elephants and buffalo. There are an estimated 120,000 elephants living in the park. During the dry season, it’s easy to see hundreds of elephants converging on the river, sometimes even blocking the road. Other wildlife found here include lion, hyena, zebra, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, wildebeest, warthog, kudu, impala, hippo, and antelope. Over 460 bird species have been recorded in the park, making it one of Africa’s premier sites for bird Safaris. Common species include the Sacred ibis, Egyptian geese,cormorants, darters, Spur-winged geese, Pel’s fishing owl, carmine bee-eaters, kingfisher, fish eagle, the martial eagle, and stork.

There are plenty of activities available in the park. Game drives are offered at most safari camps. Some people opt for self-driving safaris. Boat cruises on the Chobe River are the perfect way to spot large herds of elephants as well as hippos and crocodiles. The sunset cruise is a favorite of photographers and bird watchers. Anglers can enjoy the abundant fishing opportunities especially a chance to catch the famous tigerfish. While guided bush walks explore the Chobe Forest Reserve.

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Botswana

Chobe National Park

PLAN MY TRIP

Located in Botswana’s far north, Chobe National Park is world-renowned for its variety and concentration of wildlife especially its large concentration of elephants.

Once the home of nomadic San bushmen, Chobe is one of the most popular safari destinations in the world for its dense population of wildlife. First set aside as a wildlife reserve in the 1930s, the country created the Chobe Game Reserve in 1960, and in 1967 the reserve was officially declared a national park. It is the third largest park in Botswana and arguably its most diverse.

The park comprises 7,270 miles of ecologically diverse terrain encompassing floodplains, swamps and woodland including the Chobe Riverfront, the Ngwezumba pans, Savuté, and Linyanti. The Serondela area or Chobe riverfront is in the northeast section of the park and includes the Chobe river and its floodplains is one of the most visited regions of the park. The Savuti Marsh area is primarily rolling savannas serving as the homeland for most of the park’s wildlife.

Chobe National Park is a land of giants, well-known for its large herds of elephants and buffalo. There are an estimated 120,000 elephants living in the park. During the dry season, it’s easy to see hundreds of elephants converging on the river, sometimes even blocking the road. Other wildlife found here include lion, hyena, zebra, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, wildebeest, warthog, kudu, impala, hippo, and antelope. Over 460 bird species have been recorded in the park, making it one of Africa’s premier sites for bird Safaris. Common species include the Sacred ibis, Egyptian geese,cormorants, darters, Spur-winged geese, Pel’s fishing owl, carmine bee-eaters, kingfisher, fish eagle, the martial eagle, and stork.

There are plenty of activities available in the park. Game drives are offered at most safari camps. Some people opt for self-driving safaris. Boat cruises on the Chobe River are the perfect way to spot large herds of elephants as well as hippos and crocodiles. The sunset cruise is a favorite of photographers and bird watchers. Anglers can enjoy the abundant fishing opportunities especially a chance to catch the famous tigerfish. While guided bush walks explore the Chobe Forest Reserve.

Coming soon!

Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts

Coming soon!

Journeys