Chobe National Park is a great, untamed wilderness, with four distinct eco-systems.

Situated in the north-east of Botswana, it takes its name from the Chobe River on the northern boundary.

Frederick Courtney Selous wrote after his visit to Chobe, “I never enjoyed any part of my wanderings (in Africa) so much”. 

Along the river are magnificent Natal and Pod mahogany trees, African star-chestnut, baobabs and black monkey orange, the fruit of which is highly sought after by baboon and kudu. 

Renowned for its large populations of elephant and buffalo, with breeding herds of up to 300 strong.

Lion and other predators are attracted by the availability of prey. 

The shy Chobe bushbuck, lechwe, puku, oribi and Sharpe's grysbok are some of the more unusual animals that can be sighted amongst those which are more common. 

Serondela Reserve is a birders’ paradise with an amazing diversity of over 440 species, including the rare long-toed and white crowned plover, African finfoot, rock pratincole and half-collared kingfisher.

Chobe River is a prime spot for fishing, particularly for tiger fish.

Chobe’s close proximity to Zimbabwe means it is an ideal base from which to visit the magnificent Victoria Falls.

Best time to go is usually the dry, cooler months of May to September. The heaviest rainfall months are from December to February.

Preventative and prophylactic measures should be taken for malaria.