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Elephant Kingdom
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Eight handpicked safari lodges across Botswana's legendary Chobe National Park — from iconic riverfront lodges to remote Savute predator camps, all inside Africa's greatest elephant wilderness just 50 miles from Victoria Falls.

120,000
Elephants — Africa's largest herds
4,080 sq mi
National Park
BIG 5
Land & river safari
450+
Bird species
The Curated Chobe Collection
Eight luxury lodges across Botswana's 4,080 square mile elephant kingdom — from iconic riverfront lodges and floating houseboats to remote Savute predator camps, just 50 miles from Victoria Falls and teeming with the Big 5.

The legendary Chobe River — Africa's largest elephant herds, hippos in the shallows, and spectacular sunset boat cruises. The most accessible Big 5 destination in Botswana, just a short drive from Kasane Airport.

Chobe Game Lodge Inside Chobe NP · Riverfront The Only Lodge Inside Chobe NP

Chobe Game Lodge

  • 44 elegant river-facing rooms — the only permanent lodge inside Chobe National Park
  • Game drives, motorised boat safaris & sunset river cruises
  • All meals, local beverages, scheduled activities & park fees included
  • Spa, gym, cigar bar & billiard room — classic safari luxury
  • All ages welcome — family rooms with separate children's bedrooms
Specialist Note: The only lodge inside the park itself — the best boat safaris on the Chobe, far from the Kasane crowds. Elizabeth Taylor married Richard Burton here.
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Chobe Riverfront · Hilltop Chobe's Most Luxurious

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero

  • 15 thatched cottages on the edge of Chobe NP with panoramic river views
  • Honeymoon suite with private plunge pool & starlit dinners
  • Game drives, sunset boat cruises & fishing excursions included
  • Award-winning spa, gourmet African-Western fusion cuisine
  • All meals, all beverages, activities & park fees included
Specialist Note: Chobe's finest — the food alone is worth the trip. Ideal for honeymooners and families with a dedicated kids' club.
Ngoma Safari Lodge Chobe Forest Reserve · Boutique Stay 3, Pay 2 Special

Ngoma Safari Lodge

  • 8 thatched river-facing suites with private plunge pools on a scenic plateau
  • 180° panoramic views of the Chobe floodplain from every suite
  • Game drives, full-day boat cruises, night drives & bush walks
  • All meals, beverages, activities, park fees & laundry included
  • Community-owned with the Chobe Enclave Conservation Trust
Specialist Note: The most panoramic lodge in Chobe — views from your bed that rival any in Africa, and the night drives are extraordinary.
Muchenje Safari Lodge Western Chobe · Escarpment Authentic & Community-Owned

Muchenje Safari Lodge

  • 10 private thatched cottages perched atop an escarpment with floodplain views
  • Unlimited safari activities: game drives, river cruises, night drives & bush walks
  • Full-day Chobe excursion with picnic, mokoro trips (seasonal) & cultural village visit
  • All meals, all drinks, park fees & Kasane airport transfers included
  • Children 8+ welcome — family cottage with mezzanine sleeping area
Specialist Note: The quieter western side of Chobe — fewer crowds, same incredible wildlife, and the most authentic community lodge experience in the region.

From the remote predator-rich Savute Marsh and the pristine Linyanti waterways to a floating safari on the Chobe River — Chobe's most extraordinary and varied safari experiences.

Savute Safari Lodge Savute Channel · Fly-In Only Africa's Predator Heartland

Savute Safari Lodge

  • 12 elevated thatch-and-timber chalets overlooking a permanent waterhole
  • Resident elephant herds, prolific lion & wild dog sightings
  • Game drives in the Savute Marsh & ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills
  • All meals, local beverages, activities, laundry & park fees included
  • Front-row seat to Africa's second-largest zebra migration (Nov–Dec & Feb–Apr)
Specialist Note: Elephants drink at the waterhole while you eat breakfast — the sofa safari here is Africa's best. Predator density is world-class.
andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas Chobe NP · Mobile Camp Honeymoon: Partner Pays 50%

&Beyond Chobe Under Canvas

  • Intimate mobile-style tented camp in prime Chobe National Park territory
  • Meals cooked over open fire — authentic bush dining at its finest
  • 2 game drives & a bush walk per day with expert &Beyond guides
  • All meals, house beverages, activities & park fees included
  • Long-stay discounts: save up to 20% on stays of 6+ nights
Specialist Note: The most immersive Chobe bush experience — open your tent to the awakening bush, warm showers, soft beds, and wildlife within metres.
Linyanti Bush Camp Linyanti Marshes · Remote Pristine & Untouched Wilderness

Linyanti Bush Camp

  • Intimate camp in the pristine Linyanti Marshes on Chobe's western boundary
  • Morning, afternoon & night game drives, walking safaris & mokoro (seasonal)
  • 30-minute scenic helicopter flight (Apr–Nov), rhino tracking & boat cruises
  • All meals, beverages, activities & park fees included
  • One of the most remote and wildlife-rich corners of Chobe
Specialist Note: Linyanti is where serious safari enthusiasts go — wild dog, leopard, and elephant in complete seclusion. The helicopter flight is unforgettable.
Zambezi Queen Luxury Houseboat Chobe River · Floating Safari 5-Star Floating Hotel

Zambezi Queen Luxury Houseboat

  • 14-suite floating boutique hotel on the Chobe River — a totally unique safari
  • Elephants swim past your suite — hippos and crocs on the banks
  • Tender boat game-viewing excursions, fishing & birding safaris
  • All meals, beverages, tender boat activities & park fees included
  • Honeymoon special: 25% off one partner + sparkling wine & gift
Specialist Note: Nothing else like it in Chobe — a floating 5-star hotel where the wildlife comes to you. Spectacular for honeymoons and photographers.
Chobe National Park & Botswana Packages
From a classic 4-day Chobe riverfront safari to an epic 10-day Victoria Falls, Hwange & Chobe journey — all with luxury lodges, flights, and activities included.
4-Day Chobe National Park Safari 4 Day Safari Chobe Classic

4-Day Chobe National Park Safari

  • Ngoma Safari Lodge: 3 nights in 5-star Chobe National Park
  • All meals, beverages & unlimited lodge activities
  • Game drives, boat cruises & night drives included
  • Round-trip transfers from Kasane Airport
  • Laundry service included
5-Day Bespoke Luxury Chobe Safari 5 Day Safari Savute Under Canvas

5-Day Bespoke Luxury Chobe Safari

  • &Beyond Savute Under Canvas: 4 nights in 4-star Chobe National Park
  • 3 meals daily prepared on an open fire, house wines & local spirits
  • 2 game drives & a bush walk per day with expert guides
  • Complimentary Swarovski binoculars per room during your stay
  • Transfers to/from lodge airstrip & park fees included
6-Day Luxury Victoria Falls and Chobe Safari 6 Day Safari Vic Falls + Chobe Combo

6-Day Luxury Victoria Falls & Chobe

  • Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma: 3 nights in Zambia — all meals, premium drinks & Zambezi sundowner cruise
  • Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero: 2 nights in Chobe NP — all meals, premium drinks & activities
  • Walking safaris, fishing & game drives at both lodges
  • All transfers between Livingstone, Chilwero & Kasane Airport
  • Flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone included
11-Day Botswana Luxury Safari 11 Day Safari The Complete Botswana

11-Day Botswana Luxury Safari

  • Chobe Game Lodge: 2 nights inside Chobe NP — river cruises & game drives
  • Savute Safari Lodge: 2 nights — predators, elephants & stargazing
  • Camp Moremi: 2 nights — Moremi Game Reserve & Khwai River
  • Camp Okavango: 2 nights — mokoro & walking safaris in the Delta
  • Leroo La Tau: 2 nights — Makgadikgadi Pans & wildlife hide
Chobe National Park elephants

The Elephant
Kingdom

Chobe National Park, Botswana's first national park established in 1967, spans 4,080 square miles of pristine wilderness in the country's northeast corner. Home to over 120,000 elephants — the largest concentration in Africa — the park's legendary Chobe River attracts staggering herds during the dry season, creating some of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth.

Just 50 miles from Victoria Falls and accessible by road from Kasane Airport, Chobe offers both iconic riverfront safaris and the remote, predator-rich Savute Marsh in the park's western reaches. From sunset boat cruises on the Chobe River to tracking lions in the Savute, this is Big 5 safari country at its most magnificent and accessible.

River Boat Safaris
River Boat Safaris
Elephant Encounters
Elephant Encounters
Big 5 Game Drives
Big 5 Game Drives
Sunset Cruises
Sunset Cruises
Birding Safaris
Birding — 450+ Species

Road & Air Accessible

Unlike most Botswana safari destinations, Chobe is easily accessible. Kasane Airport receives daily flights from Johannesburg and Maun, and it's just a short road transfer to the riverfront lodges. Victoria Falls is only 85km away.

Best Time to Visit

Dry season (May–Oct) for the most dramatic elephant herds on the river and concentrated game viewing. Green season (Nov–Apr) for lush landscapes, migratory birds, and the Savute zebra migration. Chobe is spectacular year-round.

The Perfect Combo

Chobe pairs perfectly with Victoria Falls (50 miles), the Okavango Delta (1hr flight to Maun), Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, and the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans — making it the ideal starting or ending point for any Southern Africa safari.

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