Full-Day Chobe Safari from Livingstone: River Cruise & 4x4 Game Drive
Duration
daily
Max Group Size
30
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
Age Requirement
12 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Experience an unforgettable full-day Chobe safari from Livingstone, combining a scenic Chobe River cruise with an exciting 4x4 game drive in one of Botswana’s most famous wildlife destinations.
Depart from Livingstone, Zambia, and travel toward the Kazungula border, where you will complete immigration formalities before crossing into Botswana. Continue to the Chobe area and begin your wildlife adventure.
Start with a Chobe River safari cruise, offering excellent opportunities to observe elephants along the riverbanks as well as hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and a wide variety of birdlife. The riverfront is one of the best areas in Chobe for wildlife viewing, especially during the drier months.
After the cruise, enjoy lunch before continuing with an afternoon guided 4x4 game drive through the Chobe area. Explore the park in search of elephants, buffalo, antelope, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
In the late afternoon, depart Botswana and return toward Zambia. After completing the border formalities, continue to Livingstone for drop-off at your hotel.
Route
- 1LivingstoneAfricaZambiaStart
- 2Kazungula BorderAfricaBotswana
- 3Chobe National ParkAfricaBotswana
- 4Chobe RiverAfricaBotswana
- 5Kazungula BorderAfricaBotswana
- 6LivingstoneAfricaZambiaEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
07:00 – Hotel Pickup in Livingstone
Pickup from your hotel in Livingstone and depart toward the Kazungula border.
Morning – Border Crossing to Botswana
Complete the required immigration and border formalities before continuing into Botswana and heading toward the Chobe area.
Late Morning – Chobe River Safari Cruise
Begin your Chobe River safari cruise, offering excellent opportunities to see elephants along the riverbanks, as well as hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and a variety of water birds.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch before continuing with the afternoon safari experience.
Afternoon – 4x4 Game Drive
Set out on a guided 4x4 game drive through the Chobe area in search of elephants, antelope, buffalo, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Late Afternoon – Return to Livingstone
Depart Chobe and travel back toward Zambia, completing the necessary border formalities along the way.
Evening – Hotel Drop-off
Arrive back in Livingstone and transfer to your hotel.
End of the tour.
Trip includes
Included
Professional safari guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Lunch
Drinking water and refreshments
Livingstone hotel pickup and drop-off
Return road transfer to Botswana
Border transfer assistance
Chobe National Park entry fees
Chobe River cruise
Safari game drive
Important Information
Please carry your passport and all required travel documents for the international border crossing between Zambia and Botswana. Visa and immigration requirements may vary depending on nationality.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, as animals move freely within their natural environment. Chobe National Park is particularly well known for its large elephant population, while the Chobe River is home to hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and abundant birdlife.
Excluded
Any services not mentioned under “What’s Included”
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities and services not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional activities and services not mentioned in the itinerary
Visa fees and border-related charges, if applicable
International and domestic flights
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