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Chobe National Park

Highlights

Africa's highest elephant population (130,000) — daily river crossings in the dry season are extraordinary
Chobe River boat safaris bring you within meters of bathing elephants, hippos, and crocodiles
Three distinct ecosystems: Chobe Riverfront, Savute Marsh, and Linyanti — each with different wildlife

Best Time to Visit

Peak season is **Jun – Oct (dry season)**, when wildlife viewing is at its best. The top months to visit are June, July, August, September, October. June–October is peak season when elephants concentrate on the Chobe River in huge numbers. The dry season creates dramatic wildlife density. November–April is the wet season — the bush turns green, migratory birds arrive, and calves are born. The Savute Marsh floods during big rain years, creating exceptional wildlife aggregations.

Budget Guide

Expect to budget **$300–$1,500** per person per day, all-inclusive of accommodation, meals, and game activities. Park entrance fees run Included in lodge rate. Chobe safaris typically run $300–$1,500 per person per day depending on lodge tier, with park fees included in most lodge rates. Budget options are limited near Chobe itself, but Kasane town offers more affordable lodging with day trips into the park.

Getting There

Most visitors fly into Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe/Zambia) or Kasane Airport (Botswana), both well-connected from Johannesburg. Kasane, the main gateway to Chobe, is just a 1-hour drive from Victoria Falls, making the two easy to combine in a single circuit. Direct road transfers and light aircraft charters connect Kasane to camps throughout the park.

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