Travel guide

Chobe

Land of giant elephant herds

🗓️ Best time: May–October (dry season)💰 Luxury · ~$250/day📍 Botswana

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About Chobe

A northern Botswana park famous for having Africa's largest elephant population — riverfront game drives and boat safaris where herds, hippos, and predators gather along the Chobe River.

⭐ Things to do in Chobe

Chobe River boat safariRiverfront game drivesElephant-herd watchingBirdwatchingVictoria Falls day tripSedudu Island wildlifeSunset boat cruiseNearby Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

🍽️ What to eat in Chobe

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Seswaa (pounded beef)Braai & gamePapBush-camp dining

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Fly-in or drive to Kasane; guided drives and boats.

💡 Local tip

Do a sunset boat safari — the best way to get close to elephants, hippos, and birds on the river.