Chobe National Park: Game Drive, Boat Tour, and Lunch

Zambia



Visit the world-renowned Chobe National Park, Experience the Chobe National Park on a game drive as well as on a boat tour. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a highly-rated hotel overlooking the Chobe River.

Boat Cruise and Game Drive at Chobe National Park from Victoria Falls

This full-day tour from Victoria Falls suits wildlife enthusiasts interested in exploring Botswana’s Chobe National Park by game drive and boat cruise.

Highlights

  • Scenic 80-kilometer drive from Victoria Falls to Botswana
  • Cross the border near the convergence of four countries
  • Game drive in an open vehicle within Chobe National Park
  • Afternoon boat cruise to view riverine wildlife
  • Buffet lunch and mineral water provided

Description

Pickup is at 7:00 AM from your accommodation in Victoria Falls. You will travel approximately 80 kilometers through the countryside to the Kazungula border. After passport control, you will switch vehicles and proceed to Chobe Marina Lodge for a short break.

In Chobe National Park, embark on a game drive in an open vehicle. At 12:30 PM, return for a buffet-style lunch offering traditional and modern dishes. Following lunch, board a boat for an afternoon cruise on the Chobe River to observe wildlife from the water.

After the cruise, begin the return journey to Victoria Falls, arriving in the late afternoon, usually by 6:00 PM, in time for dinner. Drop-off is at your accommodation.

Includes

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
  • Knowledgeable guide
  • Game drive in an open vehicle
  • Boat cruise on Chobe River
  • Lunch (buffet)
  • Mineral water and beverages during activities

Excludes

  • Visas
  • Park fees ($20 per person)
  • Transfer from Zambia to Victoria Falls border
  • Gratuities for driver, guide, and safari guide
  • Beverages during lunch

Important Information

  • Guests staying on the Zambian side must pay an additional $15 for the return transfer to the Zimbabwe border to meet the driver for Chobe.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the tour.

For this tour, bring your passport, comfortable clothing, sun protection, and a camera. The best time to visit is during the dry season when wildlife viewing is optimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a scenic drive from Victoria Falls, a game drive and boat cruise in Chobe National Park, plus a buffet lunch and mineral water.
The tour starts with a pickup from your accommodation in Victoria Falls, Zambia, and returns to the same area after the activities in Chobe National Park, Botswana.
You cross the Kazungula border near the junction of four countries, with vehicle and immigration changes handled by the guide.
The tour generally begins with a 7:00 AM pickup from your accommodation in Victoria Falls; check the website for exact times.
Yes, both the game drive and boat cruise offer opportunities to see a variety of wildlife native to Chobe National Park.
Yes, a buffet lunch and mineral water are included during the tour.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality; check with relevant authorities before the tour.
The drive covers approximately 80 kilometers and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on border crossing times.
The game drive is usually conducted in a 4x4 safari vehicle suitable for wildlife viewing in Chobe National Park.

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