Chobe National Park day trip: Game drive & river cruise

Elephants and hippos in one morning, then the river in the afternoon

A full-day tour from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park combines an early morning game drive with an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River, guided by an English-speaking expert who points out elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles and birds. Round-trip transport from Victoria Falls and a picnic lunch in the park are included. The day runs 9 hours total.

The experience

Most visitors to Victoria Falls have a free afternoon or a morning before their flight, and Chobe National Park sits close enough to fit into a single day. You leave early, drive to the park, and spend the first part of the morning on a game drive with a guide who knows where the animals move. The landscape is open and the wildlife is dense: elephants, lions and smaller species move through the same terrain you're crossing. A picnic lunch happens in the park itself, surrounded by the landscape rather than back in town.

The afternoon shifts to water. A boat cruise on the Chobe River puts you at eye level with hippos, crocodiles and the birds that line the banks. The river is where animals come to drink, so the concentration of wildlife often peaks in the late afternoon. You return to Victoria Falls by evening, having covered two entirely different ways of seeing the same ecosystem in a single trip.

Round-trip transport from Victoria Falls is included, so you don't arrange separate rides or navigate to the park entrance yourself. The guide speaks English throughout, so the commentary is live and specific to what you're seeing rather than a pre-recorded narration. Wheelchair accessibility is available across the park's areas and surfaces.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from Victoria Falls.
• morning game drive with English-speaking guide.
• afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River.
• picnic lunch in the park.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 06:30

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (6 to 9 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Live guideEnglish

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 35

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Galapa Safaris

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so the commentary is live and specific to what you're seeing. Book this if you want to hear about the animals and landscape as they appear, rather than follow a pre-recorded track.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 9 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): 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 animals am I likely to see on the morning game drive in Chobe?

Chobe National Park is known for elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird species. The guide will point out what moves through the landscape during your drive, and the early morning timing catches animals when they're most active.

How does the boat cruise on the Chobe River work?

The afternoon portion of the day is spent on a boat cruise along the Chobe River, where you observe hippos, crocodiles and birds from the water. The river is where wildlife congregates to drink, especially in the late afternoon.

Is the picnic lunch included, and where do we eat?

Yes, a scenic picnic lunch is included as part of the tour and is served in the park itself, so you eat surrounded by the landscape rather than returning to town.

How long is the full day, and what time do we leave Victoria Falls?

The tour runs 9 hours total, starting with an early morning departure from Victoria Falls to catch the game drive when wildlife is most active.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Chobe, or is it included?

Round-trip transport from Victoria Falls is included in the tour, so pickup and return are handled as part of your booking.