Chobe National Park Full Day Safari: Land and Water Wildlife Tour

See Africa's largest elephant herds from both land and water in a single day

A full-day safari in Chobe National Park pairs a morning game drive through the park with an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River, guided by expert trackers. You'll spot elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes and zebras on land, then view hippos, crocodiles and birds from the water as herds gather at the riverbanks to drink. Lunch at a riverside lodge and all park entry are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chobe National Park safari and cruise

• Morning game drive in Chobe Park
• Lunch at riverside lodge
• Afternoon boat cruise on Chobe River
• Wildlife viewing and guided commentary

What’s included

• Park entrance fee.
• morning game drive with expert guide.
• lunch at a riverside lodge.
• afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River.
• bottled water and snacks.
• hotel pickup.

Times

• Every day 07:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 40 1 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 6 pickup points.

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Ages Adult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

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

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Low physical effort Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day splits into two distinct wildlife experiences that show you the park from angles you can't get any other way. The morning game drive takes you through Chobe National Park's grasslands and woodland where elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and antelope move through their habitat. Your guide, an experienced tracker, reads the landscape and animal behavior as you move, explaining what you're seeing and why animals gather where they do. After a hearty lunch at a riverside lodge, you trade the vehicle for a boat and spend the afternoon on the Chobe River itself, where the real congregation happens: hippos surface near the hull, crocodiles bask on the banks, and the riverbanks draw massive herds of elephants and other animals down to drink and bathe. The shift from land to water gives you sightlines you simply can't get from a game drive seat.

Chobe holds the largest concentration of elephants in Africa, and the river is where you see why. The water is the magnet that pulls them in. Your guide points out behavior and ecosystem details throughout, connecting what you observe to conservation and the park's role in protecting these populations. The boat moves slowly enough for photography and observation, and the birds alone (herons, eagles, kingfishers) keep binoculars busy. Bottled water and snacks sustain you between the lunch stop and the afternoon return.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What wildlife will I actually see on the Chobe River boat cruise?

The Chobe River attracts hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birds year-round. Elephants and other animals come to the riverbanks to drink and bathe, especially in the afternoon when herds gather at the water's edge.

How does the morning game drive differ from the boat cruise in the afternoon?

The game drive moves through the park's interior grasslands and woodland where you spot elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes and antelope in their habitat. The boat cruise stays on the river itself, giving you close-up views of animals at the water and birds overhead from a different vantage point entirely.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not in great physical shape?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and you spend most of the day seated either in the vehicle during the game drive or on the boat during the cruise.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to arrange separately?

Park entrance fee, lunch at a riverside lodge, bottled water, and snacks are all included. Your guide and hotel pickup are part of the booking, so you don't arrange your own transport to the park.