Chobe National Park
Botswana|Africa
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Chobe National Park
Botswana|Africa
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Wildlife
74
Access
80
Stay
76
Safety
93
Photo
68
Crowds
62
Cost
86
Birding
Chobe National Park is one of the strongest elephant destinations in Africa, especially along the Chobe River where boat based viewing can be exceptional. The park is also good for buffalo, lions, sable, and broad dry season concentrations near water.
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Wildlife Species
African Elephant
AbundantMammal · Best time: All Day
Cape Buffalo
CommonMammal · Best time: Morning
Lion
UncommonMammal · Best time: Dawn or Dusk
Saddle-billed Stork
UncommonBird · Best time: Morning
Geography
- Terrain
- Riverfront, floodplain, woodland, dry interior pans
- Elevation
- 900-1000m
- Climate
- Subtropical savanna
- Area
- About 11700 km2
Weather
- Best Months
- MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
- Avg. Temperature
- 7-35°C
- Rainfall
- Low in dry season
- Humidity
- 30-70%
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Kasane Airport
Main riverfront access is close to town
Transport
- Boat safaris from Kasane
- Game drives into the park
- Combine with Victoria Falls
Where to Stay
Lodges in Kasane
Mid-range to PremiumLodge · Near the riverfront
Mobile camps and luxury safari camps
PremiumCamp · Inside or near the park
Location
-18.6646, 24.6849View larger map
