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A full-day crossing from Livingstone to Chobe National Park, this trip pairs a wildlife-rich river cruise with an open-vehicle game drive. Expect close elephant encounters, hippo and crocodile viewing, and a buffet lunch at a riverside lodge.
A full-day crossing from Livingstone to Chobe National Park, this trip pairs a wildlife-rich river cruise with an open-vehicle game drive. Expect close elephant encounters, hippo and crocodile viewing, and a buffet lunch at a riverside lodge.
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Operated by Vanaway Tours · Livingstone, Southern Province
Before sunrise the Chobe River speaks first: a flat ribbon of dark water threading through mopane woodland, hippos exhaling like steam, and elephants lining the bank with the casual authority of regulars. The day trip from Livingstone trims the landscape down to its essentials — river, animals, and open sky — moving you from the bustle of Victoria Falls across an international border to a stupendously simple wilderness.
moderate.
8 hours.
Suitable for most people who can tolerate a full day with short walks and time seated on boat or vehicle
Visa requirements depend on nationality; check ahead and carry your passport and any required entry documents — the tour requires border formalities.
Very likely — Chobe is famed for its large elephant populations and most game drives include multiple sightings, especially in the dry season.
Yes — this tour includes return road transfers, snacks, beverages, and a buffet lunch at a riverside hotel as listed in the itinerary.
Boats provide life jackets and are generally safe for families, but infants may need to sit on an adult’s lap and supervision is required near water and wildlife.
The Chobe River corridor has supported human and wildlife movement for centuries; the modern park protects expansive floodplains and one of Africa’s densest elephant populations.
Tourism supports local conservation and anti-poaching efforts; follow guide instructions, avoid feeding wildlife, and minimize single-use plastics to reduce impact.
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