Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls

Cross into Botswana for one of Africa’s best elephant parks: a river cruise, lunch and a game drive in one day.

DURATION

Full day (approx. 06:30–17:30)

WHERE

Chobe National Park, Botswana

TRANSFERS

Hotel pick-up included

MEALS

Lunch included

From

$178

per person + $20 park fee

Overview

Chobe National Park in northern Botswana is home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa, and it’s only about 80 km from Victoria Falls. On this full-day safari you’re collected from your hotel, taken through the Kazungula border and handed over to your Botswana guides in Kasane.

The morning is spent on the Chobe River on a boat cruise, the best way to see elephants swimming and drinking, as well as hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and superb birdlife. After lunch at a riverside lodge you switch to an open 4×4 for an afternoon game drive along the riverfront, where lion, giraffe, sable and more may be seen. You’re back in Victoria Falls by evening.

Prices are in US$ per person and include VAT. The park, conservation or activity levy is paid separately. Rates are valid until December 2026 and all activities are subject to availability.

Your experience, step by step

106:30
Pick-up and border
Collection from your hotel and a drive of around an hour to the Kazungula border for Botswana formalities.
2Morning
Chobe River boat cruise
Cruise the river among elephant, hippo, crocodile and birdlife.
3Midday
Lunch in Kasane
Buffet lunch at a riverside lodge.
4Afternoon
Game drive
Open-vehicle game drive along the Chobe riverfront.
5Evening
Return
Back through the border to your Victoria Falls hotel.

What's included

What's not included

Park / activity fee ($20 pp, paid separately)
Botswana visa (if applicable to your passport)
Zimbabwe re-entry visa (single-entry holders need a new one, or use the KAZA UniVisa)
Drinks at lunch
Gratuities

What to bring

Gallery

Traveller reviews

Rated 5 out of 5

Chobe was incredible, with hundreds of elephants at the river. Our guide knew every animal.

Sample reviewer, United States

Rated 5 out of 5

A really well run day across the border. Everything was explained and on time.

Sample reviewer, France

Rated 5 out of 5

The best-value safari experience of our holiday. Knowledgeable, friendly guides.

Sample reviewer, Spain

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need my passport?

Yes. You cross an international border into Botswana. Check whether your Zimbabwe visa allows re-entry. A single-entry visa doesn’t, but a double-entry or KAZA UniVisa does.

When is the best time for Chobe?

The dry season, roughly June to October, brings the biggest elephant herds to the river. The green season has lush scenery, baby animals and superb birding. See our Chobe guide on the blog.