When is the best time to visit Chobe?

April to October is dry with peak game viewing on the Chobe Riverfront, while November to March brings green landscapes and outstanding birding. Savuti performs year round with shifting marsh conditions.

Where should I go in Chobe?

Split time between the Chobe Riverfront for boat safaris and abundant elephants, and Savuti (Savute) for open plains, the storied channel and predator action. We match camps and pacing to your style.

What wildlife and birdlife can I expect?

Huge elephant and buffalo herds, lion and leopard, plus 450+ bird species including fish eagles and African skimmers. African wild dog is possible in select areas.

What experiences can you arrange?

Photographic boat cruises with swivel-chair setups, classic game drives timed for golden light, lodge hide time in Savuti and relaxed alfresco dinners. Add Victoria Falls pre or post safari.

Is Chobe suitable for families, couples or solo travelers?

Yes. We tailor routes, vehicles and camp choices to your preferences and handle every detail from arrival to departure.

CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

From the Chobe Riverfront to the storied Savute, Chobe National Park pairs vast herds and big cats with life on the water. Drift the river for hippos and birds, then track elephants, buffalo and lions across open plains. Stay at Chobe Under Canvas, Savute Elephant Lodge, or Savute Under Canvas.

Explore Experience Inspiration

Photographic boat safari alongside a wading elephant on the Chobe River, Botswana.

QUICK FACTS
11,700 km²
450+ bird species
Chobe riverfront
Savute Channel
Elephant herds

Bush dining setup with lanterns at a mobile tented camp, Chobe National Park, Botswana.

Smiling safari guide with elephants on a game drive in Savute, Chobe National Park, Botswana.

River, Savute & Big Herds

Launch from Chobe Under Canvas to glide past elephants on specialist photographic boats, then switch to the drama of Savute. From Savute Under Canvas or Savute Elephant Lodge, watch wildlife gather at the waterhole and seek predators on open plains, two distinct faces of Chobe in one trip.

Experiences & Highlights

Expect Big Five Safaris, Boat Safaris and standout birding along the Chobe River; add Photography Safaris on purpose-built photo boats. In Savute, combine golden-hour game drives with evenings at the lodge hide, stargazing, and alfresco bush dining, an immersive mix of water and wilderness across NOMARA partner camps.