Chobe Day Trip Safari from Livingstone: Game Drive & River Cruise

Game drive, river cruise, and lunch in Chobe's elephant country

A full-day safari tour from Livingstone that crosses the border into Chobe National Park in Botswana for a game drive and river cruise on the Chobe River, with lunch at a safari lodge and an English-speaking guide included. The eight-hour itinerary combines land and water wildlife viewing in a single day, returning to Livingstone by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chobe National Park Safari and River Cruise

• Cross border from Zambia to Botswana
• Enjoy game drive in Chobe National Park
• Take scenic boat cruise on Chobe River
• Have a delicious lunch

The experience

You leave Livingstone in an air-conditioned vehicle and cross the border into Botswana to reach Chobe National Park, home to Africa's largest elephant population. The tour splits the day between a game drive through the park and a river safari on the Chobe River, where you watch wildlife from the water's edge. A guide travels with you the entire time, pointing out lions, leopards, buffalos, giraffes and the elephants the park is known for. Lunch is a buffet served at a safari lodge inside the park.

The game drive covers the park's main wildlife zones, and the river cruise follows the water where animals gather to drink. Both portions rely on the concentration of game Chobe is built on: the park's density of wildlife sightings is what makes the full-day format work. You're not moving constantly. The pace is built around stopping to watch and photograph. Snacks are included alongside the main meal.

Hotel pickup in Livingstone is included, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible. The tour returns by early evening, leaving the rest of your day free. All areas of the park lodge and the boat are accessible as well.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Livingstone hotel with an English-speaking guide.
• game drive through Chobe National Park.
• river safari on the Chobe River.
• buffet lunch at a safari lodge.
• snacks.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Yankee Travel and Tours

Is this one for you?Eight hours is the full commitment, which means you can't combine this with another major activity the same day, but it's built to show you both land and water wildlife in a single outing, so you see more of the park than a shorter tour allows.

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Top questions

How long does the full-day safari take from Livingstone?

The tour runs eight hours total, including the border crossing, game drive, river cruise and lunch at the lodge. You depart in the morning and return to Livingstone by early evening.

What animals am I likely to see at Chobe?

Chobe is known for its elephant population, the largest in Africa, and you'll also encounter lions, leopards, buffalos and giraffes during both the game drive and the river cruise. The park's high wildlife concentration makes close sightings common.

Does the tour include meals and drinks?

Lunch is a buffet meal served at a safari lodge inside the park. Snacks are provided during the day. Drinks are included as part of the package.

Is hotel pickup included in Livingstone?

Yes, the tour includes pickup from your Livingstone hotel and return at the end of the day, plus all transportation within the park in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I do this tour if I use a wheelchair?

The vehicle and all areas of the park lodge and boat are wheelchair accessible. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.