How to plan a Day Trip to Chobe National Park

If you take a list of the finest safaris in the world, a safari to the Chobe National Park will surely be among the top 05! This is absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that a traveller gets, and if you choose to start this exploration from Victoria Falls, the experience is even greater. A day trip will be ideal for this exploration, and many tour operators have already arranged diverse packages for travellers with varying inclusions. This is going to be a great experience- so read on! 

Chobe National Park 

It is one of the most popular wildlife destinations among travellers from all parts of the world who travel to Southern Africa. Chobe River is also located here, and the dazzling, deep blue waters of this river never fail to welcome those who come to this national park with the hope of spotting wildlife. Once you enter the park, it gets divided into 4 main areas namely- Linyanti, Savute, Chobe Riverfront, and Ngwenzumba Pans. As per the experts, Chobe National Park is a wildlife paradise and it will be a total loss if you miss out on this park even after visiting South Africa on a personal/ official getaway. 

Chobe wildlife 

Among the hundreds of different wildlife species that you can spot at this national park, some are very significant. Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, hippopotamus, zebra, civet, crocodile, and the African-painted dog are just some of the key wildlife species you can see during your safari experience here. If you are a person who loves to see elephants, you can enjoy the sights of savanna elephants in massive herds here in Chobe National Park. If you are a bird lover, you can enjoy the sights of over bird species here, and eagles, kingfishers, and Pell's fishing owls are just to name a few.

Chobe Day Trips 

Generally, what happens here is travellers start their tour from Vitoria Falls. Chobe is about 70 km from Victoria Falls, and this distance can be travelled by bus. The road condition here is good (the road is tarred), so you don't have to face any inconveniences while you travel. Since you will be travelling through the flora and fauna, you have hundreds of things to focus and thus, you won't get bored anytime. For guided tours, the tour guide will join you from Botswana and you may get all information you need from what he explains. 

The best time to visit 

The main factor to consider when planning your tour is whether the time period you have scheduled your tour is suitable in terms of heat and humidity. Chobe National Park enjoys considerably lower temperatures during the period from May and August. So, if you schedule your day trip during this period, it will be all fine. The peak season falls from July to October. If you visit the national park during this time, expect to meet a lot of tourists from all corners of the world.  

Getting a day trip arranged 

So, if you are spending your stay at Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara, keep in mind that tour operators have made special packages for you where the rates and inclusions differ from other packages. Likewise, almost every Livingstone hotel near Victoria Falls has special arrangements for Chobe Day trips. 

Things to know 

Since the duration of this day trip usually is 9-10 hours, you will have to keep your requirements ready. If you plan to take kids with you (there is no age limit for the visitors), make sure all their requirements are pre-packed and ready. Take your sunglasses with you when you go, and an insect repellent if possible.