Chobe for a first safari

Chobe is a good choice for a first safari.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Chobe National Park lies in north-eastern Botswana, with the Chobe River as its northern boundary. It has four main areas, the riverfront, Savuti, Linyanti and the Ngwezumba pans, and is known for its large elephant numbers.

Why Chobe for a first safari?

• 2–3 days are enough for a good experience.

What awaits you in Chobe

• One of Africa's largest elephant concentrations
• Boat safaris on the Chobe River
• Savuti, known for lion and hyena
• Easy to combine with Victoria Falls
• Riverside birdwatching

Wildlife you may encounter: elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, African wild dogs and giraffes.

Suggested time on the ground: 2 to 3 days. Kasane sits on the park edge by the Chobe riverfront and is reached by air or by road from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (about 1.5 hours). Savuti is reached by light aircraft or 4x4.

Activities that fit

game drives and boat safaris.

When to go

The best period overall is July to October.

At the height of the dry season large numbers of elephant and buffalo gather along the Chobe River.

Other destinations for a first safari

• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Pilanesberg South Africa
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
• Kruger South Africa

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Sources: Botswana Tourism - Chobe National Park · Botswana Tourism - Savuti and Linyanti · Climates to Travel (1991-2020 normals) - Kasane
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.