Chobe National Park, the first national park of Botswana, was established in 1968 and covers approximately 11,700 sq. kms, encompassing floodplains, swamps and woodland. It is the most accessible and frequently visited of Botswana’s big game country and is famous for its large herds of elephants, often reaching 100,000. During the dry winter months of May through to September enormous numbers of these pachyderms converge upon the river to drink, bathe and play.
And not only is it famous for its huge herds of elephant, but also its buffalo as well as the associated predators such as large prides of lion that have learnt to hunt them. There are also numerous antelope and other plains game as well as vast pods of hippos wallowing in the shallows of the River Chobe. Plus the birdlife is spectacular, so make sure you have your binoculars with you.
There are several game lodges set along the banks of the Chobe River from where you can enjoy daily game drives or boat based game viewing. Another option is to stay on a houseboat (our particular favourite) that enables you to game view 24 hours a day, should you choose to do so. Whilst on a houseboat, you are permanently on safari, which is a bit of a novelty in itself. Lounge on luxurious decking overlooking the water and watch vast pods of hippo as you float by or alternatively take out the smaller boats to get up close and personal with the wildlife and see Chobe from a different perspective.
The majestic Victoria Falls are very close by. A short two-hour road trip to the North Western corner of Zimbabwe. You can easily visit the falls on a day trip from tour Chobe lodge.
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