Experience a full-day game drive from Kasane along the famed Chobe Riverfront. Early starts, patient 4x4 travel and expert guides put you face-to-face with elephant herds, lions, and prolific birdlife.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Before dawn the Chobe River throws back a thin light and the air trembles with the sound of distant trunks and wings. Set out from Kasane at 06:00 in an open 4x4 and the riverfront unrolls like a living map: braided channels, shaded islands and floodplain grass that feed huge herds. You’ll move slowly—guided eyes scanning for elephants pushing through teak, lions lounging in riverine shade, and the flash of kingfishers along the banks.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
11 hours
Fitness Level
Basic fitness: able to climb into a 4x4 and tolerate long periods sitting with occasional short walks at picnic stops.
Wildlife
History
Chobe National Park was established in 1968 as Botswana’s first national park to protect the riverfront and its seasonal floodplain ecology, long important to local communities.
Conservation
Tour fees and guided visits support anti-poaching efforts and community programs; visitors should stick to vehicle tracks and follow guide instructions to minimize disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Full-Day Chobe National Park Game Drive from Kasane today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Early start
Pickup at 06:00 — the best wildlife viewing is in the cool morning hours, so be ready on time.
Bring binoculars
A 8–10x pair lets you watch elephant herds and bird flocks without disturbing animals.
Sun and hydration
Carry at least 1–2 liters of water, sunscreen and a hat; shade is limited in open vehicles.
Follow your guide
Keep voices low and remain seated during sightings; guides coordinate safe distances from predators and elephants.
Binoculars
Helps you view distant herds and birdlife without encroaching on animals.
Wide-brim hat and sunscreen
Protects from strong sun during long open-vehicle periods.
summer
Lightweight layers
Mornings can be cool; layers wick sweat and peel off as temperatures rise.
spring
Telephoto camera lens (200mm+)
Gives clear close-ups of wildlife from the vehicle without needing to get closer.