Chobe Full Day Trip from Kasane: Game Drive & River Cruise

Land safari and river cruise in one day, watching elephants and hippos from two vantage points

A full-day tour from Kasane combining a morning open-vehicle game drive through Chobe National Park with an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River, including park entry, lunch at a floating restaurant, bottled water and snacks, plus hotel pickup and return. The two-part format lets you spot wildlife on land and then from the water in the same day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chobe National Park safari and cruise

• Pick up from lodge at 09:00 am
• Morning game drive in Chobe National Park
• Return to Kasane for lunch at Raft Floating Restaurant
• Afternoon game cruise on the Chobe River
• Return to lodge after the cruise

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Kasane lodge around 9am, then heads into Chobe National Park in an open game drive vehicle. The morning safari focuses on spotting big cats and members of the Big 5 that inhabit the park. After the drive, you return to Kasane for lunch at a floating restaurant on the Chobe River, where you can rest before the afternoon water-based portion.

The afternoon shifts to a boat cruise on the Chobe River itself. From the water, the vantage point changes what you see: hippos gather at the banks to drink, crocodiles surface, and elephants cross between the mainland and river islands where grass stays green year-round. The river cruise brings you close to bird life and the sheer density of animals drawn to the water. The day ends with return transport to your lodge.

What’s included

• Round-trip shared transfer from your Kasane lodge.
• entry to Chobe National Park.
• open-vehicle game drive in the morning.
• lunch at the floating restaurant.
• afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by To do Africa

Is this one for you?The eight-hour commitment means a full day away from your lodge, but it splits the experience between land and water, so neither portion feels rushed. Book this if you want to see Chobe's wildlife from two different angles without splitting the trip across two separate days.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What animals am I likely to see on the Chobe game drive and river cruise?

The morning game drive targets big cats and members of the Big 5. The afternoon river cruise brings sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant bird life drawn to the water's edge.

Does the tour include meals and drinks?

Lunch is served at a floating restaurant on the Chobe River. Bottled water and snacks are also included. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

Pickup is around 9am from your Kasane lodge, and the full tour runs eight hours, ending back at your accommodation.

Is hotel pickup included, and do I need to arrange my own transport?

Round-trip shared transfer from Kasane lodges is included in the tour price, so no separate transport arrangement is needed.

What is the Raft Floating Restaurant where lunch is served?

The Raft Floating Restaurant is a local lodge-based dining spot on the Chobe River where you eat between the morning game drive and the afternoon boat cruise.