What Is Chobe National Park?
Chobe National Park was Botswana’s first national park (1968) and is its third largest!
What Makes It Beautiful?
A lush part of the Kalahari Desert, bordering the Chobe River and Okovango Delta, this national park is home to one of Botswana’s densest concentrations of wildlife! From huge herds of zebras, buffalo, and wildebeest, it’s especially famous for its elephants. Rarer sightings include cheetahs, wild dogs, and white rhinos, reintroduced in 2001, but honestly, my favorite sights on my Chobe Safari were the little critters! I’ve got a soft spot for roly poly dung beetles, which were buzzing along past the safari truck, and there were lots of great bird sightings too, from the kori bustard (Bostwana’s national bird and the largest flying bird) to the stunning Carmine Bee-eater! Kick back and admire what nature has in store for you on your Chobe safari. Even if it’s a downpour, you’ve got to admire the power of African weather!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
The Sedudu Gate on the east end is on Upper Road, 5.8 km southwest of Kasane!
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit the Park?
Chobe National Park doesn’t have set hours—you’ll be booking a safari—but for the highest concentrations of animals, visit during the dry season between May and October!
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