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Elephants drinking at the Chobe River, Botswana

BW · Chobe and beyond

Botswana Safaris and Wildlife Tours

Botswana's Chobe River, a short drive from Victoria Falls, has some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. It's the easiest country to add to a Zimbabwe safari, even for a single day.

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Why Botswana

Why Visit Botswana

Botswana is famous for the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. From Victoria Falls you can cross at Kazungula and be on a Chobe river cruise among elephants the same morning.

Hunting

Hunting in Botswana

[Current hunting status in Botswana, areas and species ATB offers, if any]

Across the border

Combining Botswana with Zimbabwe

A classic combination: a hunt in Zimbabwe, a few days at Victoria Falls and a day or more in Chobe. The KAZA Univisa covers day trips into Botswana via Kazungula.

Zimbabwe hunt + Victoria Falls + Chobe

Season

Best Time to Visit Botswana

The dry months bring the elephant herds to the Chobe River.

[Best months for Chobe and the Okavango]

Packages

Botswana Packages

[Packages: days, route, from price]

Photographic safaris

Questions

Botswana FAQ

How far is Chobe from Victoria Falls?

A short drive: Chobe is close enough to visit on a day trip from Victoria Falls via the Kazungula crossing.

Do I need a separate visa for Botswana?

Day trips via Kazungula are covered by the KAZA Univisa. For longer stays, check Botswana's rules for your passport. [Verify]