Chobe National Park Safari Day Tour from Victoria Falls Sunset

Four stops in one day: big cats at dawn, an island between borders, the river at dusk

A full-day tour from Victoria Falls combines a morning safari through Chobe National Park, lunch at the lodge, a guided tour of Impalila Island and a sunset cruise on the Chobe River, with hotel pickup and drop-off. The day runs from early morning (5:30am departure) through evening, so plan no other activities. A professional guide leads throughout, and the park fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chobe Park and Impalila Island tour

• Transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe
• Morning safari in Chobe National Park
• Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge
• Tour Impalila Island
• Chobe river sunset cruise
• Transfer back to lodge

The experience

The day starts before sunrise. A transfer picks you up from your Victoria Falls hotel between 5:30 and 6:30am and drives you to Chobe National Park, where the morning safari begins at 6:45am. Early light is when the cats hunt, and the guide positions the vehicle to catch them while they're still active. The safari runs until 11:45am and covers the main animals the park holds (big predators, elephants, buffalo, antelope) across the open grassland and woodland where they move.

Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge runs from noon to 1pm, then the itinerary shifts to Impalila Island from 1pm to 3pm. The island sits in the Zambezi River between Botswana and Namibia, and the tour is a guided walk through the settlement and landscape. After the island, you board for the Chobe River sunset cruise from 3pm to 6pm, watching the light change over the water and the animals that come to drink at the banks as the day cools. The transfer back to your lodge takes you home by 8pm or 9pm.

The guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, lunch and all national park fees are included in the price. The full day is thirteen hours door-to-door, so this is not a half-day option. It claims the whole of your day in the region.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• buffet lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• professional English-speaking guide for the full itinerary.
• all national park entry fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 44

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Maximum Adventure Trails

Is this one for you?The thirteen-hour day leaves no room for other activities, so book this if you have a full day free and want to see the park's wildlife, the river and the island in one trip. The early 5:30am start is what makes the morning safari possible when the cats are hunting. If you cannot leave that early, look for an afternoon-only option instead.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

What animals will I see on the morning safari in Chobe?

The morning safari targets big cats while they hunt in early light, and the guide also shows you elephants, buffalo and antelope across the park's grassland and woodland. The exact sightings depend on where the animals are on the day you visit.

How early does the transfer leave Victoria Falls?

The pickup window is 5:30 to 6:30am from your hotel, and the morning safari in the park starts at 6:45am. You should be ready to leave by 5:30am.

What is Impalila Island and what do you do there?

Impalila Island lies in the Zambezi River between Botswana and Namibia. The guided tour from 1pm to 3pm walks you through the island's settlement and landscape. It is not a beach stop but a cultural and natural walk with your guide.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is included at Chobe Safari Lodge from noon to 1pm. The operator describes it as a buffet.

When does the day end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The sunset cruise on the Chobe River runs from 3pm to 6pm. A transfer then takes you back to your Victoria Falls hotel, arriving between 8pm and 9pm.