4 Botswana National Park Tours Worth the Drive

1.Chobe National Park: Day Trip, Safari drive & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 10 hours · from $190Our pick

Spend 10 hours crossing from Zambia into Botswana for a Chobe game drive and a 3.5-hour river safari. Expect elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, lions, and abundant birdlife with English-speaking guides. Hotel pickup, park fees, lunch, drinks, and water are listed as included, though bring small cash for extras.

“We have the most fantastic day with Maano Adventures. We picked up promptly from our lodge at 7am before being driven to the Botswana border. Our Zambian driver Kendrick drove very safely and carefully, and was very interesting to chat to. He walked us through the immigration process and helped us on the boat over the lake where our guide for Chobe was waiting. We had an excellent day with Cape Fig Safaris, the Botswana company operating the tour with Maano. He was highly interesting, patient and really wanted to make our day excellent. Lunch was great (soft drinks included) at a beautiful lodge with a stunning views. The boat…”

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2.Chobe National Park: 3-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 51 reviews · 3 hours · from $46Best value

Set out from Kasane, Kazungula, or Lesoma before 6 AM for a 3-hour Chobe National Park game drive. A qualified English-speaking guide and spotter lead a small group in an open-sided 4x4, looking for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, cheetahs, birds, and more. Tea, coffee, hotel transfers, and a chance to request specific wildlife sightings are included.

“This was awesome, one of the best safari in my life! Beat car, guide, small group! We even see cheetah and hunting process, then cheetah eats some atilope”

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3.Chobe National Park Game Drive, Botswana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $63

Start at 6:30 am in Kasane for a 3-hour open-vehicle drive through Chobe National Park. Your guide searches for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, lions, leopards, and birds across four ecosystems. The group can reach 18 people, with light snacks and refreshments included. Minimum of two people is required.

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4.11Day WILDERNESS TRAIL:Okavango,Moremi&Chobe -WildCamping Safari +Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $4,897

Travel from Maun through the Okavango Delta, Moremi and Savute in a small group of up to nine. Paddle by mokoro, walk with local guides, camp without fences, track wildlife by 4x4, cruise the Chobe River, and visit Victoria Falls. Maria and Chris help coordinate the safari, with bush meals, showers and a lodge stay included.

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