Chobe National Park
Best Chobe National Park Experiences
Chobe is famous for its riverfront wildlife, vast elephant herds, and immersive safari activities.
Boat safaris along the Chobe River with elephants lining the banks.
Game drives through floodplains filled with buffalo and big game.
Only Found in the Okavango Delta
A living wetland shaped by distant rains, shifting channels, and seasonal floods, where wildlife moves in harmony with water and time.
Where the water comes from
Unlike most river systems, the Okavango is fed by rainfall far to the north in Angola. Months later, this water slowly arrives in Botswana, spreading across the landscape and transforming dry plains into lagoons, channels, and open floodplains.
High-water season (May–September)
At peak flood, water stretches as far as the eye can see, mirroring the sky and drawing birds, elephants, and antelope to the heart of the Delta.
Ever-changing islands
Islands rise and shrink as water levels fluctuate. Some support little more than a single palm, while larger landmasses such as Chief’s Island provide rich habitats and exceptional game viewing throughout the year.
The best way to experience it
The Delta reveals itself slowly. Glide silently by mokoro, walk across palm-fringed islands, and cruise through hippo-filled channels. For traditional game drives, combine your stay with nearby Moremi, Khwai, or private concessions where the land lies drier.