Overview

Experience the Untamed Beauty of Chobe National Park

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Wonderlust Travel and Tours as we take you on a full-day excursion from Livingstone, Zambia, into the world-renowned Chobe National Park in neighboring Botswana. This day trip combines exhilarating wildlife encounters, breathtaking river views, and seamless cross-border travel, offering a quintessential safari experience for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers.

Tour Overview

Our Chobe Day Trip is designed to immerse guests in the unparalleled beauty and diversity of Southern Africa’s wildlife. Departing early in the morning from your hotel in Livingstone, our professional guide will accompany you on the scenic drive to the Kazungula border, where we assist with all border formalities to ensure a smooth entry into Botswana. Once inside Chobe National Park, the adventure begins with a game drive in an open safari vehicle, offering prime opportunities to spot the park’s iconic wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, and an array of antelope species.

Following the morning game drive, guests are treated to a riverside lunch at a lodge along the Chobe River, providing the perfect setting to relax and soak in the stunning African landscapes. After lunch, the journey continues with a Chobe River cruise, where you can witness elephants, crocodiles, and hippos in their natural habitats, while bird enthusiasts enjoy sightings of numerous riverine species.

The day concludes with a comfortable drive back to Livingstone, crossing the Kazungula border once again and returning you to your accommodation in the late afternoon. Throughout the trip, our guides provide insightful commentary on the park’s ecology, conservation efforts, and the fascinating behaviors of its inhabitants, ensuring an educational as well as thrilling experience.

Why Choose Wonderlust Travel and Tours?

At Wonderlust Travel and Tours, we are committed to delivering personalized and immersive safari experiences. Our guides are knowledgeable professionals with extensive experience in Southern African wildlife, ensuring your safety, comfort, and engagement throughout the journey. From the moment you are picked up to your return to Livingstone, every detail is meticulously planned to provide a seamless and unforgettable adventure.

Whether you are seeking close encounters with Africa’s majestic wildlife, stunning river vistas, or an educational safari experience, the Chobe Day Trip offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and discovery. Join us for a journey that promises memories to last a lifetime.

8 Hours 09 Nov, 10 Nov, 11 Nov, and more Botswana

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Inclusions/Exclusions

What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

Hotel or lodge pickup and drop-off in Livingstone
Assistance with border crossing and visa requirements
Professional and experienced safari guide
Open safari vehicle for game driv
Buffet lunch at a lodge along the Chobe River
Chobe River wildlife cruise
Bottled water and refreshments during the trip

What is NOT included in the tour

Visa fees and border crossing charges (if applicable)
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses, souvenirs, or additional beverages
Travel insurance

Highlights

What makes this tour special

Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park – Explore one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations in an open safari vehicle, with opportunities to see elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and more.

Riverside Buffet Lunch – Enjoy a delicious lunch at a lodge along the Chobe River, surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery.
Afternoon Chobe River Cruise – Experience wildlife from a unique perspective as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife gather along the riverbanks.

Cross-Border Adventure – Journey from Zambia into Botswana via the Kazungula border, with full assistance provided for immigration formalities.

Birdwatching Paradise – Spot a wide range of resident and migratory bird species along the Chobe River, a haven for bird enthusiasts.
Expert Guides – Gain deeper insights into wildlife behavior, ecosystems, and conservation efforts from our knowledgeable and professional safari guides.
Full-Day Experience – A well-balanced itinerary combining land and water-based activities, ensuring the best of both worlds in a single day.
Seamless Service – Hotel pickup and drop-off in Livingstone, bottled water, and all logistics handled for your convenience and comfort

Itinerary

07:00 | Hotel Pickup in Livingstone

Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or lodge in Livingstone. Our driver and guide will brief you on the day’s program before heading toward the Kazungula border.
07:40 – 08:00 | Border Crossing into Botsawan. Arrive at the Kazungula border where our team will assist you with immigration and customs formalities. Once completed, you will cross into Botswana to begin your safari experience.

08:30 – 12:00 | Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park

Board an open 4x4 safari vehicle for an exciting game drive inside Chobe National Park. This is prime wildlife viewing time, and you may encounter large herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, and possibly predators such as lions and leopards.

12:30 – 13:30 | Buffet Lunch by the Chobe River

Relax and enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch at a lodge overlooking the Chobe River. Take in the stunning views while recharging for the afternoon adventure.

14:00 – 16:00 | Afternoon Chobe River Cruise

Embark on a boat safari along the Chobe River. This leisurely cruise allows for close-up sightings of elephants bathing, hippos wallowing, crocodiles sunning, and a wide variety of birdlife. The river provides a completely different perspective of the park’s ecosystem.

16:30 – 17:00 | Border Crossing and Return Transfer