Chobe Safari Day Trip from Victoria Falls: Game Viewing

Chobe's elephant herds gather at the river in the early hours, and you're there to watch them.

A small-group day trip from Victoria Falls into Chobe National Park, Botswana's oldest reserve, with a live English guide who knows the shortcuts and the animals. You travel through Zambezi National Park on the way in, then spend the day on game drives along the Chobe Riverfront, where elephants, buffalo, hippos and over 450 bird species move through the landscape. Lunch and water are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Safari and wildlife viewing at Chobe

• Travel from Victoria Falls
• Drive along Zambezi National Park edge
• Spot wildlife crossing the road
• Enter Chobe National Park
• Enjoy game drives and riverboat safari
• Observe elephants, buffalo, hippos, and more

The experience

The route starts just outside Victoria Falls, cutting through Zambezi National Park along the Zambezi River: a quieter reserve than Chobe but home to elephants, buffalo, giraffe, antelope, and the occasional lion or leopard. The road itself runs through the park, so wildlife can cross in front of you. Mopane woodlands, sandbanks and baobabs line the way. This isn't the main highway. It's the route the guides know.

Chobe National Park is where the river draws life to its banks. At sunrise or sunset, elephants bathe in the shallows, buffalo gather in groups, and hippos grunt from the water. The Chobe Riverfront opens up with wide views and constant movement: predator and prey still playing out the dramas that have happened here for centuries. Beyond the elephants, the park holds lion, leopard, sable, giraffe, crocodile, and over 450 bird species. The guides here don't work from a script. They know the land, the animals, and the timing that puts you in the right place when the light is right.

The day runs seven hours from pickup to return. Lunch and bottled water come with the booking, so you're not hunting for a restaurant or rationing what you brought. The group stays small, not the packed minibus model, which means better sightlines, more time at each stop, and a guide who can actually talk to you instead of managing a crowd. Children from age three are welcome, and all vehicles and areas are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Bottled water and lunch are included.
• a live English-speaking guide leads the day.
• hotel pickup from Victoria Falls is included.
• all transportation and areas are wheelchair accessible.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00 and 07:00

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AgesAdult (13 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Pickup from your Victoria Falls hotel means you don't need a car or a separate transfer. The guide collects you and handles the seven-hour day, including the border timing that keeps the crossing smooth. Small groups let you actually see the animals instead of craning over other passengers' shoulders.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What wildlife will I actually see at Chobe National Park?

Chobe is renowned for massive elephant herds that gather at the river, especially at sunrise and sunset. The park also holds buffalo, hippos, giraffe, lion, leopard, sable, crocodile, and over 450 bird species. The Chobe Riverfront is where most of the animals congregate, drawn by the water.

Do I need my own car to get to Chobe from Victoria Falls?

No. Pickup from your Victoria Falls hotel is included in the tour, and the route takes you through Zambezi National Park on the way to Chobe. The guide handles all the driving and navigation.

How long does the day trip actually take?

The full day runs seven hours from pickup to return. That includes the drive through Zambezi National Park, game viewing time at Chobe, and the return journey to Victoria Falls.

What's the difference between this tour and the bigger group safaris?

This tour keeps groups small instead of packing a minibus, which gives you better sightlines, more time at prime viewing spots, and a guide who shares local knowledge rather than scripted commentary. The timing at the border and the route through Zambezi are planned to avoid the rush.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring my own food?

Lunch is included in the tour, along with bottled water. You don't need to arrange or pack a meal.