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Spend a long day crossing the Kazungula border to Chobe National Park for a morning game drive and an afternoon river safari. Expect close elephant encounters, wide floodplains, and a two‑hour cruise along the Chobe River.
Spend a long day crossing the Kazungula border to Chobe National Park for a morning game drive and an afternoon river safari. Expect close elephant encounters, wide floodplains, and a two‑hour cruise along the Chobe River.
You lift off from Livingstone before dawn and the road hums beneath an air‑conditioned transfer toward the Kazungula border. By midmorning the landscape opens into broad floodplains and mopane woodland; elephants push through the trees and the Chobe River waits like a moving highway for boats and birds.
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Operated by Shepherd Taxi and Tours · Kasane, Chobe District
You lift off from Livingstone before dawn and the road hums beneath an air‑conditioned transfer toward the Kazungula border. By midmorning the landscape opens into broad floodplains and mopane woodland; elephants push through the trees and the Chobe River waits like a moving highway for boats and birds.
Chobe National Park sits on Botswana’s northern edge and has one of Africa’s highest concentrations of elephants, shaped by seasonal floods and the slow carve of the river. The park’s geology is ancient, with sandy riverbanks and clay plains that trap seasonal water and wildlife. The area is also a crossroads of cultures — Sotho and San influences meet colonial-era trade routes, and Kasane grew as a riverside gateway.
On this full‑day run you’ll split time between a land-based game drive and a river safari cruise, with lunch in between; expect several hours on dusty tracks (30–60 km of driving inside park depending on sightings) and a 2–3 hour boat stretch along the Chobe River. Wildlife viewing favors early and late light when animals drink and birds ride river thermals.
Practical edge: carry your passport for the border crossing, plan for strong sun and river breeze, and keep binoculars and a zoom lens ready. The day is long (about 9 hours total) but physically easy — most walking is short and optional. Hydrate, layer, and leave time for a relaxed return over the Kazungula Bridge as the river darkens and hippos assert the shoreline once again.
moderate.
Approximately 9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires long periods seated in vehicle/boat and short, gentle walks
Yes — the route crosses the Kazungula border into Botswana; carry your passport and check visa requirements for your nationality.
Boat time typically runs 2–3 hours, depending on itinerary order and wildlife viewing opportunities.
The tour is listed as suitable for infants and wheelchair accessible in parts, but notify the operator of mobility needs during booking to confirm arrangements.
Common sightings include large elephant herds, buffalo, giraffe, hippos along the river, and a variety of waterbirds; sightings vary by season and location.
Kasane and the Chobe corridor were important river trade routes; the park was established in the 1960s to protect rising pressure on elephant populations.
Chobe faces pressures from tourism and cross-border development; responsible operators follow park rules, keep distance from animals, and limit engine noise to reduce disturbance.
Shepherd Taxi and Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You lift off from Livingstone before dawn and the road hums beneath an air‑conditioned transfer toward the Kazungula border. By midmorning the landscape opens into broad floodplains and mopane woodland; elephants push through the trees and the Chobe River waits like a moving highway for boats and birds.
You lift off from Livingstone before dawn and the road hums beneath an air‑conditioned transfer toward the Kazungula border. By midmorning the landscape opens into broad floodplains and mopane woodland; elephants push through the trees and the Chobe River waits like a moving highway for boats and birds.
Chobe National Park sits on Botswana’s northern edge and has one of Africa’s highest concentrations of elephants, shaped by seasonal floods and the slow carve of the river. The park’s geology is ancient, with sandy riverbanks and clay plains that trap seasonal water and wildlife. The area is also a crossroads of cultures — Sotho and San influences meet colonial-era trade routes, and Kasane grew as a riverside gateway.
On this full‑day run you’ll split time between a land-based game drive and a river safari cruise, with lunch in between; expect several hours on dusty tracks (30–60 km of driving inside park depending on sightings) and a 2–3 hour boat stretch along the Chobe River. Wildlife viewing favors early and late light when animals drink and birds ride river thermals.
Practical edge: carry your passport for the border crossing, plan for strong sun and river breeze, and keep binoculars and a zoom lens ready. The day is long (about 9 hours total) but physically easy — most walking is short and optional. Hydrate, layer, and leave time for a relaxed return over the Kazungula Bridge as the river darkens and hippos assert the shoreline once again.