Cross the Zambezi at Kazungula for a full-day’s blend of river cruise and afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park. See massive elephant herds from the water in the morning and hunt for big cats on a 4x4 game drive before returning to Livingstone.
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Morning light on the Zambezi cuts silver across a small speedboat as it pushes toward Botswana; the river seems to dare the passenger to look away. Within an hour the hull has crossed an international line and the flat ribbon of the Chobe River opens into a high-contrast world of broad floodplains and elephants moving like slow weather.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required — must be able to board a small boat and climb into a raised-seat 4x4; expect some standing on the boat.
Wildlife
History
The Chobe corridor has long been a crossroads for trade and seasonal movement; colonial-era park boundaries were overlaid on older community routes and fishing grounds.
Conservation
Chobe’s conservation focuses on managing riverine habitat and human–wildlife coexistence; visitors are asked to avoid feeding wildlife and to follow guide instructions to minimize disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Chobe Day Trip -Botswana today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your passport and photocopy
You cross an international border at Kazungula—carry your original passport and a photocopy to speed processing.
Binoculars for the boat
Low-profile boats put you close to riverbank wildlife—binoculars make distant shorebirds and elephant behavior clear.
Layer up for morning chill
Early departures can be cool on the water; a light windbreaker helps until mid-morning warms up.
Respect wildlife distances on game drive
Stay inside the vehicle when guides stop: predators and elephants can move suddenly and are unpredictable.
Passport (and photocopy)
Required for cross-border entry at Kazungula and for immigration checks.
Binoculars (8x–10x)
Helps spot distant herds and birdlife from the boat and vehicle.
Sun protection (hat + sunscreen)
Open boats and game viewers offer little shade—UV exposure can be high midday.
summer
Light windbreaker
Early mornings on the water can be cool; a windproof layer adds comfort.
winter