Full Day Chobe Safari from Livingstone: Elephants & Game Drives

Two game drives through Africa's largest elephant population, lunch in the bush, and sunset at a waterhole

A full-day guided safari in Chobe National Park departing from Livingstone, with road transfer from Victoria Falls and return. The morning and afternoon game drives track elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes and zebras across the park's best wildlife zones. Lunch is served in the bush, and the day ends with drinks at a waterhole during the African sunset.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day safari in Chobe National Park

• Transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe
• Morning game drive in Chobe National Park
• Enjoy a sumptuous bush lunch
• Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park
• Watch wildlife at Chobe waterholes
• Enjoy African sunset with drinks
• Return to Victoria Falls in evening

The experience

The day starts with a road transfer from Victoria Falls through Zambezi National Park into Kasane, Botswana, where you cross into Chobe. Your guide navigates the park's wildlife corridors during the morning game drive, tracking the world's largest elephant population alongside lion prides, buffalo herds, giraffes and zebras. The guide shares details about animal behavior and habitat as you move through different terrain, stopping where sightings are strongest.

After a sumptuous bush lunch and snacks, the afternoon game drive takes you into parts of the park where predators are often more active in the cooler hours. Late afternoon brings you to one of Chobe's waterholes, where elephants, buffalo and sometimes lions gather to drink. You watch the African sunset from this vantage point with a cold drink in hand, then return to Victoria Falls in the evening.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• road transfer from Victoria Falls.
• morning and afternoon game drives in Chobe National Park.
• bush lunch.
• snacks and bottled water.
• sunset drinks at a waterhole.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bantu Safaris Southern Africa

Is this one for you?The full 12-hour day and early start mean this tour suits travelers with a flexible schedule and stamina for long hours in an open vehicle. If you have a spinal injury, this is not the right fit due to the terrain and vehicle movement.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What wildlife will I actually see on a Chobe safari?

Chobe National Park holds the world's largest elephant population, and the morning and afternoon game drives target lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and other species. Your guide positions you at waterholes and high-traffic zones where sightings are most likely, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

How much time do I spend actually driving versus sitting at lunch?

The full day runs 12 hours from pickup to return. Morning and afternoon game drives make up the bulk of that time. Lunch happens in the bush between the two drives, and the sunset stop at a waterhole is part of the afternoon drive rather than a separate halt.

What's included in the bush lunch?

A sumptuous lunch is provided in the bush, along with snacks and bottled water throughout the day. The operator accommodates dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free if you note them at booking.

Do I need to pay anything extra at the park gate?

Chobe National Park charges a $20 entry fee per person, payable directly at the gate when you arrive. This is separate from the tour price and collected on the day.

Is the road transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe included?

Yes, the scenic road transfer from Victoria Falls through Zambezi National Park to Kasane and into Chobe is included, as is the return transfer to Victoria Falls in the evening.