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Discover Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is renowned as one of the top wilderness reserves in the world, home to the largest concentration of elephants on the African continent. The park also offers excellent sightings of rare antelope species like the puku, Chobe bushbuck, and Sable antelope, as well as a wealth of birdlife, including carmine bee-eaters and the iconic fish eagle. The Chobe Riverfront provides incredible opportunities for game drives and boat cruises, offering close encounters with hippos, crocs, and elephants.

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Why Visit Chobe National Park?

Where elephants rule and rivers come alive

Chobe National Park is one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, famous for housing the largest elephant population on the continent. With its diverse landscapes and abundance of wildlife, including rare antelopes and birds, it offers an unforgettable safari experience.

Largest elephant concentration:

Home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants, Chobe offers unmatched elephant sightings.

Unique wildlife and birdlife:

Encounter rare antelope like the puku, Chobe bushbuck, and Sable antelope, alongside a rich variety of bird species, such as carmine bee-eaters and fish eagles.

Adventure-filled activities:

Enjoy thrilling game drives and boat cruises along the Chobe River, where you can get up close to elephants, hippos, and crocodiles.

Chobe National Park: A captivating landscape with birds soaring above and a 4x4 safari car traversing the terrain, highlighting the park's thrilling wildlife adventures and breathtaking scenery.

Best Times to Visit Chobe National Park

Rivers, seasons, and spectacular wildlife moments

Camp Kazuma and Wildtracks Eco lodge sit on the now-fenceless border, surrounded by Hwange National Park, Kazuma Pans National Park, Kazuma Forest Reserve and Chobe National Park, all of which are unfenced. In the dry season the wildlife from these areas flock to the few permanent water holes close to the lodge, and large herds of elephants and the rare sable and roan antelope. The only thing you don't see there are numerous other vehicles. There are no self-drivers, no day trippers, and only one other lodge 30 kilometres away. The wildlife is yours, as are the sublime sunsets.

May to October – Dry Season:

Peak wildlife viewing as animals flock to the Chobe River; large elephant herds are at their most impressive.

June to August – Cooler Months

Comfortable safari conditions with mild days, crisp nights, and clear skies for photography.

November to March – Green Season

Dramatic skies, vibrant landscapes, and superb birdwatching, with fewer visitors and great value.

January to February – Calving Season

Newborn antelope attract predators, offering exciting game-viewing opportunities.

What to Expect

Rivers, Wildlife, and Unforgettable Sunsets.

A Chobe safari with Indigo Safaris promises some of the most spectacular game viewing in Botswana. Expect vast elephant herds along the Chobe River, dramatic predator action on the floodplains, and birdlife that dazzles in every direction.

Boat safaris glide silently past hippos and crocodiles, while game drives reveal lions, leopards, and buffalo in abundance. Lodges and camps range from stylish riverside retreats to intimate bush hideaways, all offering front-row views of the action.

With its year-round wildlife and easy connection to the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls, Chobe is a safari classic—vibrant, wild, and endlessly rewarding.

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Stories from the River That Never Sleeps

Flowing through Botswana’s northern wilderness, the Chobe River is a lifeline for some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife. Our collection of stories brings you closer to its rhythms — from vast elephant herds and sunset cruises to seasonal secrets and safari inspiration. Discover when to go, what to see, and why Chobe remains one of the continent’s most captivating safari destinations.