Chobe National Park from Victoria Falls: Boat and game drive

Two safaris in one day: river and land animals along the Chobe

A day trip from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park combines a boat safari and a 4WD game drive, both led by a guide in English. You cross the border into Botswana in the morning, spend the day watching animals concentrated along the Chobe River (from the water and from land), and return to Victoria Falls by evening. Lunch is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chobe National Park boat and jeep safari

• Pick up at 07:00 from Victoria Falls
• Drive through Zambezi National Park to Kazungula border
• Complete border formalities Zimbabwe side
• Complete border formalities Botswana side
• Drive to safari starting point
• Boat safari on Chobe River
• Jeep safari in Chobe National Park
• Lunch break from 12:30 to 13:30
• Final tour before border formalities
• Border formalities at Kazungula
• Drive back to Victoria Falls town
• Arrive back in Victoria Falls by 18:00

The experience

The day starts at 7am with pickup from Victoria Falls. You'll need your passport and should eat breakfast before leaving. The drive takes about an hour through Zambezi National Park to reach Kazungula, the border crossing between Zimbabwe and Botswana. After border formalities on both sides, a Botswana guide takes over and drives you to the starting point for the two safaris.

The boat safari and the 4WD game drive are scheduled back-to-back, with lunch between them from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Animals in Chobe concentrate along the river, so both the water route and the land route put you in front of them in a short space of time: aquatic species from the boat, land animals from the vehicle. The order of the two safaris can vary depending on the day's conditions and wildlife movement.

After the second safari, your guide drives you back to the border for exit formalities. The Zimbabwe guide meets you on the other side and drives you back to Victoria Falls, arriving by 6pm. The full day is about 11 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• English-speaking guide.
• pickup from Victoria Falls.
• 4WD game drive vehicle.
• boat safari.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Falls Breeze Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour, so you'll travel with other visitors in both the boat and the 4WD vehicle. If you want to see both river and land animals without arranging transport or border crossings yourself, the fixed schedule fits the day into one departure and return, getting you back to Victoria Falls by evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What animals will I see on the boat safari and the game drive?

Chobe National Park is known for concentrating large numbers of animals along the river. The boat safari gives you close views of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds, while the 4WD game drive puts you in front of elephants, buffalo, antelope and other land species. The exact sightings depend on the season and where animals are feeding that day.

Do I need a visa to cross into Botswana for this tour?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. You'll handle border formalities yourself at Kazungula, so check your country's entry requirements for Botswana before booking. Bring your passport.

How much time do I spend actually on the safari versus driving and border crossings?

The boat safari and game drive together make up the core of the day, with lunch between them. The drive from Victoria Falls to the border takes about an hour each way, and border formalities add time on both sides. The full outing is 11 hours from pickup to return.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

This is a shared tour with other travelers. You'll be in a group on the boat and in the 4WD vehicle with a guide who speaks English.