Chobe is the second largest national park in Botswana, covering 10,700 square kilometres from the northern tip of the country right down to the edge of the Okavango Delta. If you’re looking for a place to visit in Botswana that will give you a glimpse into all of the natural habitats found in the country then this park is ideal, containing four different eco-systems including rivers, flood plains, marshland, grasslands, savannah and woodland.
The Chobe River is a highlight of this area, running along the northern border of the national park and offering a fantastic route for a river cruise or safari between April and October when the dry season is in full swing and plenty of animals can be spotted at the water’s edge. In the southwest area of the park, there’s Savuti, which is also often referred to as ‘The Kingdom of the Lion’ because of how many big cats live there and is great for private game viewings if you really want to see the king of the jungle in the wild.
Chobe is most famous for its elephant and buffalo populations however, both of which can be spotted in their hundreds. A guided safari is the best way to maximise your chances of seeing these spectacular species.