Chobe River Cruise from Victoria Falls: Game Drive & Sunset Boat
What wildlife do you see on the Chobe River at sunset?
You start with a game drive through Chobe National Park, scanning for elephants, lions and leopards across one of Africa's richest wildlife zones. Lunch and drinks break the morning. The afternoon moves to the Chobe River for a sunset cruise, where hippos and birds take over. You return to Victoria Falls in the evening, having crossed two countries and seen the park at its two best times of day.
Step-by-step itinerary
Chobe game drive and river cruise
- Depart from Victoria Falls
- Game drive in Chobe National Park
- Enjoy lunch during the trip
- Sunset cruise on the Chobe River
- View elephants, lions, hippos, and birds
- Visit Zimbabwe and Botswana border
- Return to Victoria Falls
What’s included
Your day includes early morning pickup, a full game drive through Chobe National Park in Botswana, a midday lunch with coffee, tea, snacks, bottled water and alcoholic beverages, a sunset cruise on the Chobe River, and return to Victoria Falls in the evening. Guide, park entry and all transport between stops are included.
Times
- Every day 19:00
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The experience
A vehicle pulls up before dawn, and you're heading into Chobe National Park in Botswana: one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations. The game drive happens first, when animals move toward water and the light is still soft. Your guide scans the bush for movement, stops when something matters, and lets you watch. Seventy thousand elephants live in this park, and you'll see herds of them, sometimes twenty or thirty at once, moving through the acacia and mopane. Lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffe. They're all here, and the drive gives you hours to find them without rushing.
Lunch arrives midday at a rest stop, and it's proper food, not a rushed sandwich. Bottled water, coffee, tea, snacks and alcohol are all there, which matters when you're out in the heat for most of the day. After eating, you cross into Zimbabwe briefly, then back into Botswana for the second half. The Chobe River cruise starts in late afternoon, when the light turns gold and animals come down to drink. Hippos surface near the boat, birds move across the water (herons, fish eagles, kingfishers), and the river itself becomes the main event. The sunset happens while you're on the water, and that's when the day shifts from work (spotting game) to stillness.
The whole thing runs from early morning until evening, which is why it works. You get both the park and the river, both countries, and the timing that puts animals where you can see them. Your guide handles the route and the stops. You handle the camera and the patience. It's a full day out, and that's exactly what lets you see this much in one trip from Victoria Falls.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Victoria Falls who want both a game drive and a river safari in one day without arranging transport or park logistics themselves. The early start and full-day pace are what make seeing this much wildlife possible, so plan to be out from dawn until dusk.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).
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.
How long is the full day?
The safari runs from early morning until evening, typically 10 to 12 hours including transport, game drive, lunch break and river cruise.
What animals will I see?
Chobe is home to 70,000 elephants, plus lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffe, hippos and a variety of bird species. Sightings depend on the day and season, but the park has one of Africa's highest concentrations of large game.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch, breakfast, coffee, tea, snacks, bottled water and alcoholic beverages are all included in the day.
Do I visit both Zimbabwe and Botswana?
Yes. The trip includes time in both countries. You'll cross the border briefly during the day.
What time does the day start?
Pickup is early morning from Victoria Falls, before dawn, so the game drive begins when animals are most active.
Is this suitable for older travelers or those with mobility concerns?
The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers. It involves several hours in a vehicle and on a boat. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
What should I bring?
Sunscreen, a hat, binoculars, a camera and a light jacket for the river cruise at sunset. Bottled water is provided.
Can I book this if I'm staying in Livingstone, Zambia?
The tour operates from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're staying elsewhere in the region.
Chobe River Cruise from Victoria Falls: Game Drive & Sunset Boat
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