Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls: Big Five Safari & Boat Game Drive

See Big Five animals from both land and water in a single day across the border.

A guided day trip from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park combines on-land safari and boat game viewing in Botswana, with your guide handling the border crossing and providing all transportation. The tour includes lunch and hotel pickup. Your English-speaking guide shares insight into local wildlife and culture as you travel through the savanna in an air-conditioned vehicle.

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to the Botswana border, where your guide manages the crossing so you can focus on what's ahead. Once in Chobe National Park, you'll move between two different vantage points: a safari vehicle for land-based game viewing and a boat for watching animals along the riverbank. This combination of perspectives means you're not stuck in one spot. The shifting terrain and water access change what you can see and how close you get to it.

Your guide provides running commentary on the wildlife and landscape, picking up on details (behavior, habitat, seasonal patterns) that solo travelers often miss. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between stops, and lunch is included so you're not hunting for food mid-day. The boat portion lets you approach animals that congregate near water without the noise and dust of a vehicle, a different kind of quiet that opens up sightings.

The border crossing into Botswana is handled by your guide, removing the paperwork friction that can eat up hours on a self-arranged trip. All transportation is covered, so you're not coordinating rides or negotiating with drivers. You move as a group from one viewing point to the next. The day is structured enough that you see multiple habitats and animal concentrations, but loose enough that your guide can linger if something noteworthy appears.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• all transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• guided safari game drive on land and by boat in Chobe National Park.
• lunch.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (7 to 90 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 30 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chikopokopo Helicopters

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to combine boat and land wildlife viewing in one day. The guide handles the border crossing and coordinates the vehicle-to-boat transition so you don't break your rhythm between locations.

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Top questions

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.

Can I see the Big Five animals on this Chobe day trip?

The tour is designed for chances to see Big Five game animals in their natural habitat. Chobe National Park is known for large elephant populations and diverse wildlife, though sightings vary by season and time of day. Your guide will position the vehicle and boat to maximize viewing opportunities across both land and water.

What's included in the price for this Victoria Falls to Chobe trip?

Hotel pickup, all transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, the boat game drive, lunch, and your English-speaking guide are included. Government fees of $25 are not covered and are payable separately.

How does the border crossing work if I'm traveling from Zimbabwe to Botswana?

Your guide handles the border crossing process, managing the paperwork and logistics so you don't have to navigate it yourself. This arrangement is one of the main reasons to book a guided trip rather than attempting the crossing independently.

What kind of animals might I see on the boat portion of the safari?

The boat game drive along the river gives you access to animals that gather at the water's edge: elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species congregate there, especially in drier seasons. The water vantage point lets you approach without the engine noise of a vehicle, often resulting in different or closer sightings than land-based viewing alone.

Is this tour suitable for children or people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the day involves time in a vehicle and on a boat.