Chobe Game Drive: Elephant Herds & Riverfront Tour

Morning and afternoon game drives along the Chobe Riverfront, where elephant herds gather to drink.

A full-day guided game drive in Chobe National Park departing from Kasane at 06:00 in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide. The tour covers both morning and afternoon drives along the famous Chobe Riverfront, known for large elephant herds, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and predators like lions and leopards, with lunch included and return to your hotel around 16:00. Hotel pickup and national park fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Chobe National Park game drive

• Pickup from Kasane at 06:00
• Travel in 4x4 safari vehicle
• Morning game drive along Chobe Riverfront
• Observe elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and more
• Lunch at picnic site or lodge
• Afternoon game drive near the river
• Return to Kasane and hotel drop-off at 16:00

The experience

You're picked up from your Kasane hotel at 06:00 and driven into Chobe National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional guide. The early start puts you on the Chobe Riverfront when wildlife is most active: elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and antelope move through the landscape, and your guide points out predators like lions and leopards as they appear. The guide shares insights into animal behavior and the park's ecosystems as you move through the terrain.

A lunch break happens at a designated picnic site or nearby lodge partway through the day. Afterward, you head back out for an afternoon game drive, when animals often gather near the river to drink in the heat. This second drive covers different areas and gives you another window to spot wildlife you may have missed in the morning.

The tour wraps around 16:00 with a return to Kasane and drop-off at your hotel. The full day, 11 hours from pickup to drop-off, lets you experience the park's rhythms without rushing between stops.

What’s included

• 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide.
• morning and afternoon game drives along the Chobe Riverfront.
• lunch at a picnic site or lodge.
• national park entry fees.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Kasane.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cuckoo Safaris

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers commentary throughout the day, so you'll understand the wildlife and landscape as you move through the park. The full-day format with two separate drives gives you multiple chances to spot different animals and experience the river at different times of day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wildlife can I expect to see on the Chobe Riverfront?

Large herds of elephants and buffalo are common along the Chobe Riverfront, along with giraffes, zebras, antelope and a variety of birdlife. Lions and leopards are also frequently seen in the area.

Why does the tour start so early in the morning?

The 06:00 pickup gets you into the park when wildlife is most active and visible, making the early start the best time for game viewing.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is included and served at a designated picnic site or nearby lodge during a break in the middle of the day.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the 4x4 safari vehicle, professional guide, lunch, national park fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Kasane.

How long is the full tour?

The full experience runs 11 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, with morning and afternoon game drives separated by a lunch break.