Feel the wilderness as your guide leads you through the national park

The Chobe Riverfront in the north-east of Botswana is known for having one of the largest concentrations of elephants in Africa. Especially in the dry season, herds move to the river to drink and bathe. Alongside elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippopotamus and crocodiles live here. The open savannah and strips of woodland make sightings likely. An experienced guide knows the best spots and the animals’ behaviour, and explains tracks and ecological connections. This turns the drive into more than just a viewpoint: you understand what you’re seeing.

Guided game drives usually start early in the morning or in the late afternoon, when the animals are most active. The tours take place in open 4x4 vehicles along the riverbank and through different vegetation zones of the park. From Kasane you reach the Riverfront in just a few minutes. Many lodges organise drives directly from your accommodation. The drives usually last three to four hours and give you enough time to stop, watch and ask questions.