Botswana travel guide
What to see in Chobe National Park
Herds of hundreds of elephants drinking in the Chobe River at sunset.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to November
Chobe National Park highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Chobe River cruise
Elephants, hippos and crocodiles.
- 4×4 safari
Lions and buffalo.
- Savuti
Plains full of predators.
- Sedudu Island
In the middle of the river.
- Sunset
Above the river.
Day trips from Chobe National Park
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Chobe National Park
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Chobe National Park are from April to November.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from December to March
Rainy season
From December to March it rains, it’s hot and the animals spread out; some camps close.
What to do: The best time is June to October, when the delta is full and wildlife gathers at the waterholes.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the safari camp or a local restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Botswana guide.
Frequently asked questions about Chobe National Park
What to see in Chobe National Park?
Chobe River cruise, 4×4 safari, Savuti, Sedudu Island and Sunset.
What to see in Chobe National Park in one day?
Don’t miss Chobe River cruise, 4×4 safari, Savuti, Sedudu Island and Sunset. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Chobe National Park?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Chobe National Park are from April to November.
What day trips can you take from Chobe National Park?
Chobe.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.